In June 2021, the YouTube channel Garo Sero Institute —notorious for spreading celebrity gossip—claimed that Jun Ji Hyun and her husband, banker Choi Joon-hyuk, were living separately and on the verge of divorce. The rumors suggested that Choi had requested the divorce, and Jun Ji Hyun was hesitant because of her massive advertisement contracts (which often include "morality clauses" with heavy penalties for divorce or scandals).
. Over her nearly three-decade career, the My Love from the Star actress has maintained a highly private personal life. The phrase "Jun Ji-hyun sex scandal" stems entirely from clickbait web searches, malicious YouTube rumors, or conflations with other types of high-profile entertainment controversies. The Origin of the Malicious Rumors
There have been instances in the Korean entertainment industry where actresses have been victims of illegal filming or extortion, but Jun Ji Hyun has not been a central figure in any such cases.