What are the controversies surrounding K-Drama stars Kim Soo-Hyun and Kim Sae-Ron? – First Post

Popular South Korean actor Kim Soo-Hyun-known from his outstanding performances in K Dramas It’s okay not to be fine AND Queen of tears– He is now in the center of shocking controversy. There were allegations, claiming that he was secretly in a relationship with the deceased actress, Kim Sae-Prime, who died at the beginning of this year at the age of 24.

Claims, reportedly published on a viral film published by the YouTube Garosero Research Institute, also known as Hoverlab, suggest that their relationship lasted six years, starting when she was still a minor. This revelation caused hot discussions on the Internet, and many questioned the validity of the accusations and their potential impact on the actor’s career.

When social media buzzes with speculation, here is a closer look at how Kim Soo-Hyun got involved in the tragic matter of Kim Sae-Orona and controversy around their alleged relationship.

Scandal

The controversy broke out on March 10, when the Garosero Research Institute, the YouTube channel led by the former MBC reporter, who became Kim SE-UI, published a video in which he claimed that the actress Kim Sae-Ron had died was in a long-term secret relationship with Kim Soo-hyun.

In the film Aunt Sae-Orona claimed that the actress began to meet with Kim Soo-Hyun in 2015, when she was only 15 years old while he was 27 years old. At that time, the age of South Korea’s consent was 13 years, although it was later raised to 16 years. According to Korean law, a person considers himself an adult only 19.

The film also stated that in 2019 Sae-Ron joined the Kim Soo-Hyun agency, a gold medalist, after leaving YG Entertainment. Apparently, she played a key role in supporting him, giving free acting lessons and helping in training new talents when they were still together.

She appeared in many hits, including Man out of nowhere AND Neighbors.

Friend Kim Soo-Hyun allegedly told Dispatter that Sae-Oron’s age was a sensitive problem, so they never appreciated their relationship. They were both apparently together for six years, until Kim Soo-Hyun distanced himself after the drunk Sae-Orona scandal in 2022, which seriously influenced her career.

Despite the controversy of Kim Soo-Hyun and the gold medalist, allegedly supported her, covering 700 million wins (USD 483,000) compensation on her behalf without a request for repayment. Grateful for his help, Sae-Oron reportedly hoped that he would pay him back in the future.

However, the situation changed after the contract with a gold medalist. The aunt claimed that at the beginning of 2024 Sae-Ron suddenly received a legal notification in which she demanded the repayment of 700 million wins. Shocked with this request, she tried to contact Kim Soo-Hyun by many channels, even by sending SMSs using a cousin phone, but she never received an answer.

At that time, Kim Soo-Hyun’s drama Queen of tears He was broadcast. Trying to attract attention, Sae-Ron briefly shared their photo on Instagram, just to remove it a few minutes later. However, neither the actor nor his agency responded. Instead, they issued an official statement that, according to his aunt “he negatively painted Kim Sae-Oron.”

In the face of the growing financial pressure, Sae-Ron reportedly sold his car and replacement bonds, collecting about 200 million wins (USD 137,197). However, Take out She informed that she finally took her life on February 16, on the day of her birth, and her aunt claimed that she was overwhelmed by the burden of repayment of the remaining amount.

Kim Soo-Hyun responds

When the controversy gained adhesion, the Kim Soo-Hyun agency, the gold medalist, issued a definite statement rejecting these allegations as “unfounded and malicious”.

“We will explain the facts and respond to unfounded rumors based on clear evidence, and we will announce our position next week,” the agency wrote. They insisted that they did not intend to collect Kim Sae Ron’s repayment and that the notification was only a “formality”.

He also condemned the YouTube Garosero Research Institute channel for the distribution of false rumors and warned legal proceedings against them.

#KimSoohyun The agency’s gold medalist releases the official declaration of accusations regarding Kim Soohyun by the Garosero Research Institute, #KIMSAERON Aunt and her family.

– #KIMSAERON committed suicide at the age of 24 on his birthday #KimSoohyun. pic.twitter.com/h9xq99wlhm

– kdramazonein (@kdramazonein) March 10, 2025

However, the Garosero Research Institute replied, issuing an alleged text message from Kim Sae-Ron to Kim Soo-Hyun after receiving a legal notification demanding repayment.

Of March 19, 2024, the message showed that Sae-Ron begs for more time for a refund.

“I’m working hard to prepare for a return. I will gradually pay off a certain percentage at each project. I’m not saying I won’t pay it off. But if you ask me to pay 700 million wins, I can’t really do it. It is not that I do not want to do it; I just can’t. Does he really have to go to the trial? Please save me. I am begging you, give me some time, “she wrote apparently.

On March 12, the Garosero Research Institute escalated claims, publishing a photo of Kim Soo-Hyun kissing Kim Sae-Orona on the cheek, next to the handwritten letter to him.

Kim Soohyun’s letter to Kim Saeron during his recruitment shows more disturbing signs of pedophilia when he writes: “Sometimes they are swept by young people and I wonder if I should go back to school. Does this mean that we will go to school together?! “ pic.twitter.com/pnytwek9nl

– Pannchoa (@pannchoa) March 12, 2025

Letter of June 9, 2018-when Kim Soo-Hyun still served in the army, he would have said that he was 30 years old, while Kim Sae-Ron was 17 years old. In the note, Kim reportedly called Sae-Prime as “Saero-Nero” and wrote: “It’s hard to see your face, but I don’t want to burden you. I can only say that I miss you. “

Adding controversy, South Korean news Take out More materials were issued, including a certified letter of a gold medalist demanding repayment Kim Sae-Ron. The document stated that the lack of repayment of the loan in full may cause civil and criminal legal proceedings.

Reaction: canceled brand offers, suspended projects

As Kim Soo-Hyun’s controversy escalates, he is in the face of significant objection, and his observing social media and brand support are a hit.

According to KorebooSocialblade data revealed that Kim Soo-Hyun lost about 600,000 followers of Instagram after expressing the allegations. From Thursday, its number of followers dropped to 20.6 million.

Meanwhile, over 19 its brand offers are reportedly threatened, including luxury, fashionable, cosmetic, financial and retail sectors. The Dinto cosmetic brand reportedly suspended promotional activities involving the actor, while Jeju Airlines removed his ten -year video. The Tous Les Jours bakery network and the Athleisure K2 Korea brand also quietly pulled out ads.

Controversy also led to the cultivation of boycott connections, and Internet users in South Korea and not only call brands, films and shows to distance themselves from Kim Soo-Hyun. His upcoming k-Drama FakeJoh Bo-Ah also performed, he was also caught in crossfire, and the demands of its cancellation spread on social media.

In addition, reports suggest that Kim Soo-hyun will skip the next recording Good morningThe Variety Show led by rapper G-Dragon.

With the entrance from the agency