Han So-hee’s estranged mother was charged with running illegal gambling operations in several South Korean cities. [Image: Shutterstock.com]

The mother of South Korean actress Han So-hee has been arrested on charges of running illegal gambling dens.

According to TV Chosun, Han So-Hee’s mother, Shin, operated 12 gambling establishments across South Korea from 2021 until the end of August 2024.

Shin is alleged to have used business operators as proxies to establish locations where customers could access casino games. She is said to have been issued a fine for illegal gambling in the past and has a previous criminal record for fraud.

Shin is believed to be estranged from her 29-year-old daughter; the actress has opened up about being raised by her grandmother after her parents divorced.

her mother had run up debts of over 40 million KRW ($29,871) in her name

In a blog post in 2022, the actress stated that her mother had run up debts of over 40 million KRW ($29,871) in her name, which she only became aware of when she turned 20 years old.

After repaying the debts, her mother would do the same again, leading to the star facing a lawsuit. Eventually, the Ulsan District Court ruled in her favor and freed her from the liabilities incurred by Shin.