Embattled South Korean superstar Kim Soo Hyun has personally addressed a growing scandal about the nature of his relationship with late actress Kim Sae-ron for the first time, in a closely watched saga that has roiled the country’s entertainment industry.

Kim Soo-hyun denies underage dating allegations with Kim Sae-ron, faces backlash over AI-detected speech, and loses major brand deals.

Additionally, Kim Soo Hyun denied that he played a role in Kim Sae Ron's death by turning away from her after she ran into debts to Gold Medalist, her former agency, over cancelled projects following her drunk-driving incident.