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How does South Korea's society treat celebrities in crisis? A new case raises questions

Kim Soo-hyun gave an emotional press conference on March 31, 2025, in Seoul, South Korea.
Kim Sae-ron's suicide in February reignited old rumors of a past relationship with Kim Soo-hyun.
A YouTube channel, HoverLab, known for politically charged content, alleged that the relationship began in 2015.
Kim Soo-hyun acknowledged dating Kim Sae-ron, but he stated it began after she reached adulthood, calling claims of an underage relationship false.
Kim's lawyer announced a civil lawsuit seeking $8.15 million from the YouTube channel and Kim Sae-ron's family, along with defamation complaints.

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Celebrities in crisis: How does South Korea treat them?

SEOUL — A young actor’s suicide in South Korea. Allegations of an underage relationship. They are part of a growing drama in the Asian entertainment world that raises questions about society’s treatment of celebrities in crisis, with harsh media and online commentary amplifying their lowest moments. This week, South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun publicly denied allegations that he dated the late actor Kim Sae-ron when she was under the age of sexual…

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How does South Korea's society treat celebrities in crisis? A new case raises questions

A young actor's suicide in South Korea.

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How does Korea's society treat celebrities in crisis? A new case raises questions

KPOP HIT %%POSTLINK% Actor Kim Soo-hyun breaks down on March 31 during a press conference denying allegations of dating late actor Kim Sae-ron when she was underage. [NEWS1] ... Read more Feed from How does Korea’s society treat celebrities in crisis? A new case raises questions on KPOP HIT.

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[enter-talk] THE TOP 3 CELEBRITIES WHO ARE BEING CUT OFF BY THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY RIGHT NOW

Soo/Min/Jeong#1 Soo - We all know who this is #2 Min - One of the still unexposed celebrity in the Nth Room. Among them, this male idol who tormented ordinary women the most cruelly.. He hasn't been exposed yet, but he is already being cut off by the industry, paying cancellation fees, and currently facing bankruptcy#3 Jeong - The female celebrity who tormented the female victims in the Nth room more cruelly than some of the male perpetrators...…

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