A Complete Summary of the Yoo Ah-in Cheek Kiss Controversy! Is it Writer Choi Ha-neul? - CEO of Beark, Boyfriend

Lee San, the CEO of BEAK, who became a hot topic thanks to the photo booth picture of him giving Yoo Ah-in a kiss on the cheek! But why does writer Choi Ha-neul keep coming up in connection with him? We've sorted out these two confusing figures all at once ✨

Actor Yoo Ah-in is causing a stir as a four-cut photo from a photo booth taken with a man goes viral. It happened.

Face to face, leaning on each other's shoulders, and even a kiss on the cheek?! Just looking at them, their chemistry clearly indicated they were anything but ordinary friends. However, as soon as this photo spread, reactions like "Isn't that writer Choi Ha-neul?" also appeared online. Today, I will explain exactly why people keep getting confused and clarify who each of them is.

1. Yoo Ah-in's cheek kiss photo, what on earth is going on?

On the 8th, a photo of Yoo Ah-in and a man in a photo booth spread rapidly across online communities and social media.

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The two of them were wearing matching white tops and were striking poses such as pressing their faces close together, leaning on each other's shoulders, and even appearing to kiss on the cheek. Just by looking at the photos, you can tell they are really close. It was.

2. The person in the photo is Beak CEO 'Isan'

The protagonist of the buzz is domestic Lee San, CEO of the fashion brand VEAK It was revealed to be.

It became known when the CEO of Lee San personally shared photos taken with Yoo Ah-in and behind-the-scenes videos on his social media. In the post I'll love you, big brother They say a phrase full of affection was also written along with it ❤️ This isn't the first time the two have met; their connection reportedly dates back to 2016. Given that Yoo Ah-in personally appeared in a Beark pictorial in the past and even introduced the brand on his social media, it seems they have been acquaintances for quite a long time.

3. But why do I keep confusing him with writer Choi Ha-neul?

As this photo spread, some communities "If it's Yoo Ah-in's male friend, isn't it writer Choi Ha-neul?" That was the reaction. And understandably so, as photographer Choi Ha-neul was the first name mentioned whenever Yoo Ah-in posted photos showing physical contact with male acquaintances. However, the protagonist of this photo booth picture is Beak CEO Lee San And writer Choi Ha-neul is a completely separate figure with no direct connection to this issue. So who exactly is writer Choi Ha-neul, and why is he being mentioned so frequently?

4. Who is the real writer Choi Ha-neul?

Writer Choi Ha-neul Born in 1991, [he/she] graduated from the Department of Sculpture at Seoul National University College of Fine Arts and the Korea National University of Arts. sculptor It is.

She is an emerging artist who has been holding solo exhibitions since 2018 and is also active as a YouTuber. She is known for participating in various exhibitions while advocating for 'Queer Art.' She is close friends with Yoo Ah-in, and they often share daily life activities such as traveling and visiting exhibitions together; Yoo Ah-in even posted a photo on social media to celebrate her birthday. While explaining her artistic world, Artist Choi Ha-neul Because I'm gay They even directly revealed their sexual identity. Afterwards, as the two frequently posted affectionate photos on social media, dating rumors circulated, but these were merely online speculations. The two of them have never directly revealed or acknowledged their romantic relationship.

5. The Real Reason Writer Choi Ha-neul's Name Became Illustrated: The 2022–2023 Drug Case

There is a separate decisive moment that brought writer Choi Ha-neul's name to widespread attention. It was the Yoo Ah-in drug use scandal in 2022–2023. At that time During the investigation into Yoo Ah-in's habitual drug use, writer Choi Ha-neul was also booked and investigated on charges including marijuana smoking. They received [the sentence], and in May 2023, the two of them even underwent a substantive review of the arrest warrant side by side.

The prosecution and police investigated whether the two individuals conspired, as well as suspicions of conspiracy to destroy evidence and flee overseas. However, the court dismissed the arrest warrant, finding that there was room for dispute regarding the charges of destroying evidence and attempting to flee.

6. Updates after suspended sentence confirmed, and mixed reactions

The reason the two characters keep being summoned also includes Yoo Ah-in's recent situation.

Yoo Ah-in was taken into custody in court after being sentenced to imprisonment in the first trial on charges of habitual use of medical narcotics and marijuana smoking. That's it. Afterwards In the appellate trial, the sentence was reduced to one year in prison, suspended for two years, and a fine of 2 million won, and the Supreme Court's final ruling It even happened.

Recently, with her attending the VIP premiere of Director Na Hong-jin's *Hope* and rumors even circulating about her appearance in Director Jang Jae-hyun's new film *Vampire* (working title), it seems she is gradually resuming her activities. Consequently, regarding this recent photo of a kiss on the cheek, reactions range from "a natural expression of affection between long-time friends" to critical views questioning whether her behavior is too unrestrained during her probation period. However, please keep in mind that there is no basis to definitively determine the nature of their relationship based solely on the photos released so far!

💡 Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q. Who took the photo of the kiss on the cheek with Yoo Ah-in?

A. I am Lee San, the CEO of the domestic fashion brand VEAK. I am an acquaintance who has maintained a relationship with Yoo Ah-in since 2016.

Q. Then, is photographer Choi Ha-neul involved in this photo?

A. No. The main subject of this photo booth picture is CEO Lee San, and photographer Choi Ha-neul is a separate figure unrelated to this issue.

Q. Who is the writer Choi Ha-neul?
A. Born in 1991, I am a sculptor who graduated from the Department of Sculpture at Seoul National University's College of Fine Arts and the Korea National University of Arts. I am an emerging artist who has been holding solo exhibitions since 2018. I was investigated together with Yoo Ah-in during the drug case in 2022–2023.

Q. Is Yoo Ah-in dating Lee San and Choi Ha-neul respectively?
A. Both relationships are merely at the level of publicly released photos or rumors, so there is no basis to conclude that they are in a romantic relationship.

Q. What is Yoo Ah-in's current condition?
A. He was tried on charges of drug use and the Supreme Court has finalized a sentence of 1 year in prison, 2 years of probation, and a fine of 2 million won.