From Police Investigations To Multiple Lawsuits, Everything You Need To Know About The Kim Soo Hyun And Kim Sae Ron Controversy
All the updates you need to know about Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron's Dating Row
The controversy involving South Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun and the late actress Kim Sae Ron continues to make headlines. While the case remains unresolved, authorities are looking deeper into the matter as 10 police investigations have been initiated so far.
Kim Soo Hyun Accused of Dating Kim Sae Ron When She Was a Minor
Kim Soo Hyun rose to international fame with the success of many hit K dramas like My Love To The Star, It’s Okay Not To Be Okay, and Queen Of Tears. However, a Korean YouTube channel came out and claimed that the actor had been romantically involved with Kim Sae Ron when she was just 15 years old and he was 27.
Defamation Case Filed by Kim Soo Hyun
Kim Soo Hyun’s legal team filed a defamation lawsuit against the YouTube channel in response to these allegations. The actor’s agency stated that the audio clips circulated online had been digitally manipulated using AI. Furthermore, he also accused the channel of stalking and spreading false information. The recordings were reportedly shared with the help of another YouTube channel, the GaroSero Institute.
Also Read: Kim Soo Hyun’s Agency Files More Charges Against Kim Sae Ron’s Family
Audio Evidence Suggests Deeper Ties Between the Two Actors
Initially, Kim Soo Hyun denied having any involvement with Kim Sae Ron, especially after she posted a close-up photo of the two together. Following her death, however, his team revised their stance and admitted that the pair had briefly dated, but only when Kim Sae Ron was 20 and the actor was 31. This statement has now been called into question after another audio recording of the late actress was revealed. In the clip, the late actress is heard speaking to an informant about her past relationship with the actor.
Child Welfare Act Violation and Financial Allegations
Kim Sae Ron’s family also filed a formal complaint alleging that Kim Soo Hyun violated the Child Welfare Act. They further claimed that he pressured her into repaying a debt of around 700 million won. The family believes that it was this debt that pushed Sae Ron into depression and eventually led her to take her own life. The actor’s agency denied all of these financial allegations.
First Published: May 20, 2025 11:48 AM
