Han Groo opens up about early marriage, divorce, and daily soju

Actress Han Groo has candidly opened up about her decision to marry at an early age and the difficult times she endured following her divorce. Having navigated major life turning points—marrying in her mid-20s, giving birth to twins, and eventually facing a marital breakdown—she is now looking back at those choices, stating, "If I could go back, I would just want to play completely."

At the end of a video released on the YouTube channel "Hyungsu is K.Will" on the 26th, a preview for the upcoming episode featuring Han Groo was shown. During her conversation with entertainer K.Will, Han spoke quite freely about everything from the background of her early marriage to her feelings after the divorce, as well as her current thoughts on parenting and life.

When K.Will asked, "How did you think about getting married so early?" Han replied, "I was 24 at the time." She then shocked those around her by confessing, "After the divorce, I drank a bottle of soju every single day."

Though it was a brief remark, it provides a glimpse into the psychological pain she experienced immediately following her divorce. Further details regarding the specific circumstances and the duration of her drinking are expected to be revealed in the full broadcast.

When K.Will suggested that it would be impossible not to feel some regret, Han shared her current mindset, which focuses more on looking back at her journey rather than dwelling on regret or lingering feelings. She said, "If I could really go back, I would just want to play completely. I want to go to Ibiza."\

This can be interpreted as a sense that she was unable to fully enjoy the youth that her peers experienced, having married at the relatively young age of 24. Rather than a simple regret regarding the marriage itself, it is closer to a confession that, after passing through major life choices, she is finally able to look back at her own desires and the direction of her life.

Currently, Han is raising her twin children. She also introduced a surprisingly realistic approach to parenting. "I am raising twins, but I think it is quite easy," she explained. "I even switch roles and let them care for me, saying, 'From this time to this time, you have to take care of Mom.'"

Rather than viewing parenting solely as a parental responsibility, she shares roles with her children, allowing herself time to rest. This is interpreted as a way she found a balance to maintain her own life while raising two children alone after her divorce.

Han's marriage and divorce were significant turning points in her life. Born in 1992, she made her debut as a singer with the mini-album "Groo One" in 2011 before expanding her career into acting. Since then, she has built her reputation as an actress through various works such as "Sumieok," "Girl K," "Only Today," "A Warm Word," "Marriage Not Dating," "Cinderella," and "Confidence Man KR."\

In particular, she made a name for herself in "Marriage Not Dating," a work that deals with the realistic concerns of young men and women surrounding marriage. As she experienced the issues of marriage and family in her actual life, her life faced another period of turbulence separate from her narrative as an actress.

Han married a businessman nine years her senior in 2015 and gave birth to twins in 2017. Following her divorce in 2022, she is currently raising her two children and sharing her daily life and thoughts through her YouTube channel "Groo-nikka Mal-iya."\

What is notable in her recent attitude is that she does not unconditionally reject her past choices, but rather seeks to redesign a life that is necessary for her current self. Rather than interpreting her marriage and divorce through a lens of success or failure, she treats them as experiences that constitute her life.

In fact, Han expressed her thoughts on dating and marriage on her own channel last month. She said, "You have to like yourself more," adding, "I think it is better to date a lot and marry later. Wouldn't that help you develop an eye for people?"\

She continued, "When you are young, if you like someone too much, you think that is everything and that it will last forever." This reflects how her perception of love and marriage has changed over time.

Ultimately, Han's recent remarks are more than just an anecdote about life after divorce. It is a self-confession from a person who, after marrying at 24, became a mother of two, experienced the major change of divorce, and has now come to view her life anew.

While love and marriage were once the center of her life, the current Han is contemplating her own happiness and sense of independence. Her comment about "wanting to play" if she could go back is not a declaration of rejecting the past, but rather a present-tense confession of seeking a balance between a life for others and a life for herself.

The full episode of "Hyungsu is K.Will" featuring Han Groo will be released on September 2 at 5:30 PM. Attention is focused on how the more detailed stories regarding her feelings during her divorce and her views on marriage will unfold in the main broadcast.