At the press conference for her new film 'Risking Life for Love' on November 17, Ha Ji Won said, "I think I unintentionally became the center of attention. It happened unintentionally. I, too, was watching 'Newsroom' that evening and was surprised when I heard the name, Gil Ra Im." 

She continued, "Many still love the character Gil Ra Im and she's also a character that I love very much, but I hope people love Han Jae In on 'Risking Life For Love' from now on."

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When asked if she is aware of the "Blacklist" in the entertainment industry which is another controversial factor in the midst of the Choi Soon-Sil scandal, Ha Ji Won responded, "I actually didn't know such a thing existed. I heard about it through the media. Before I'm actress Ha Ji Won, I'm also a loving citizen of South Korea. I am one citizen who becomes happy when there's good news and upset when there's sad news. And as of now, I'm with rest of the citizens in sharing the sorrow."