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.

South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun broke down in tears while denying allegations that he dated actress Kim Sae-ron when she was underage.

The South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun conducted a press conference to deny publicly the claims about his former relationship with late actress Kim Sae-ron. On March 31, 2025, the actor conducted an emotional press conference in Seoul at the age of 37 to dismiss claims of dating Kim Sae-ron at a minor age.