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 star actor Kim Soo-hyun speaks during a press conference held in Seoul on April 2, 2025, to explain his controversies with late actress Kim Sae-ron. (Yonhap) SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- Kim Soo-hyun's side has refuted allegations that the late Sulli (real name Choi Jin-ri) was coerced into filming a nude bed scene in the movie Real.

At a surprise press conference, Kim Soo-hyun denied claims he groomed Kim Sae-ron, who died by suicide in February.