Queen Of Tears: How Kim Soo Hyun’s Legendary Crying Scene Turned Into Memes After Dating Row With Kim Sae Ron
The relationship between Kim Soo Hyun and late actress Kim Sae Ron led to significant backlash.

The phenomenal success of Queen of Tears turned Kim Soo Hyun into an even bigger star. His emotional acting, especially those heart-wrenching crying scenes, deeply resonated with viewers worldwide. Fans felt his sorrow, and it made them connect with the drama on a different level.
However, recent news has shifted the public’s perception. The alleged relationship between Kim Soo Hyun and actress Kim Sae Ron led to significant backlash. Some online users made fun of his famous crying scenes from the drama. It’s interesting to see how quickly public opinion can change, especially considering the immense love he received just a short time ago.
The controversy stemmed from the age difference between Soo Hyun and Sae Ron. Even though the Queen of Tears actor denied dating the late actor when she was a minor, the news has already impacted Kim Soo Hyun’s image. Some fans feel disappointed, and online discussions have been quite heated.
not #KimSooHyun crying in public asking for mercy while denying all the accusations exactly like the way we expected. i see nothing difference from his crying scene in drama & real life. ALL FAKE💀 pic.twitter.com/qRIekqqGnS
— 💫 (@kdramasfangirl) March 31, 2025
The strong emotional connection fans felt with his character in Queen of Tears now seems to be intertwined with their feelings about this recent controversy.
The crocodile tears and acting all emotional and shit does he really think we will see this and be like “yeah this poor boy was wronged” Kim soohyun u look dumb ass Fck and those fake tears ain’t fooling anyone please give us break we ain’t in a kdrama 😭 pic.twitter.com/S4WZycn4Rs
— 🧃 (@faceondemand) March 31, 2025
Only time will tell how this situation further unfolds and affects the actor’s career in the long run.
First Published: April 28, 2025 6:55 PM