Kim Soo-hyun Addresses the Rumors Head-On
This week, Kim Soo-hyun finally broke his silence on months of swirling controversy linking him to late actress Kim Sae-ron. Facing harsh criticism and headlines that accused him of an improper relationship, the South Korean star sat before the press on March 31, 2025, determined to set the record straight. His lawyer, Kim Jong-bok, sat by his side as Soo-hyun acknowledged a romantic relationship with Sae-ron — but stressed, time and time again, that it didn’t begin until she was legally an adult in 2019.
Allegations of underage misconduct had grown louder after Sae-ron’s tragic passing in 2023, fueled further when she briefly uploaded then deleted a photo with Soo-hyun in March 2024. The internet ran wild with speculation, especially after his agency, Gold Medalist, dismissed the initial rumors as baseless. For Soo-hyun, though, the rumors took a personal toll. Choking up, he admitted he’d denied the relationship in 2020 when Sae-ron posted about them during production of Queen of Tears. "I was cowardly to lie about it," he said, adding that staying silent only added fuel to the fire.
Ongoing Legal Firestorm and Fallout
The drama off-screen has only gotten messier. Soo-hyun is now demanding ₩12 billion (about $9 million USD) in damages, targeting Sae-ron’s family and specific media outlets for what he describes as emotional distress and defamation. His legal team is busy collecting evidence, preparing for a battle in court. Meanwhile, Sae-ron’s family and involved media are also gearing up their defense, and no one can predict how the next chapter will play out.
What grates on Soo-hyun most isn’t just the public scorn or trolling, he says, but that Sae-ron isn’t here to explain her side. "I am sorry that the late actor isn't able to rest in peace," he told reporters, reflecting on how their personal story has been twisted and debated online. He emphasized, again and again, that their romance was "like any ordinary couple’s" — not some sensational story concocted by tabloids or netizens. Gold Medalist echoed his plain statement: there was no relationship before Sae-ron was of age, and any claims otherwise were both factually and legally wrong.
Now, with legal showdowns looming and the internet buzzing with fresh theories every hour, one thing’s clear: this case is about more than celebrity gossip. It’s become a messy blend of privacy, grief, and the sometimes explosive power of viral rumors. People will be watching to see how, or if, the truth finally breaks through the noise.
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