South Korean firms axe ads with actor Kim Soo-hyun over underage dating scandal
- Actor Kim Soo-hyun faces backlash over allegations of dating late actress Kim Sae-ron when she was underage, following claims made by Hoverlab that the relationship began when she was 15 years old.
- Kim Sae-ron was found dead at her home on February 16, 2025, with police ruling her death a suicide, which many attribute to her struggles following a DUI incident in 2022.
- Hoverlab's release of a photo showing Kim Soo-hyun kissing Kim Sae-ron fueled the controversy, leading to public demands for him to be removed from the variety show 'Good Day' and concerns for brands associated with him.
- Kim Soo-hyun's agency, Gold Medalist, denied the allegations, calling them 'completely false' and stated they are considering their next steps amid growing controversy over his public image.
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Kim Soo-hyun's agency confirms he dated Kim Sae-ron, denies his role in her death
South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun has been facing a lot of backlash for his alleged involvement in pushing his former girlfriend Kim Sae-ron to the brink of death. His agency has now clarified that the two were indeed dating.
Kim Soo-hyun dated Kim Sae-ron but not when she was a minor, agency admits | ABS-CBN Entertainment
Kim Soo-hyun dated the late actress Kim Sae-ron, but not when she was a minor, his agency admitted Friday as the South Korean actor continued to face several al
Did Kim Soo-hyun really date a minor? What we know so far
If you have seen the K-drama "Queen of Tears" then you must know the South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun. Kim Soo-hyun who is one of the highest paid actors in the South-Korean entertainment industry has found himself at the center of a major controversy following revelations about his past relationship with the late actress Kim Sae-ron. ALSO READ: 8 Korean celebrities with the shortest marriages According to recent claims, Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-…
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