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News18
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Kim Soo Hyun's Fans Send Support Trucks Amid Tensions In Kim Sae Ron's Case
Last Updated: Several trucks were sent to the press conference venue as a show of support for Kim Soo Hyun. Despite the swirling allegations and rumours regarding Kim Soo Hyun 's past relationship with late actress Kim Sae Ron, the actor continues to receive huge support from his fans, who appear to be convinced of his innocence. While it has been over a month since the controversy erupted about Kim Soo Hyun dating Kim Sae Ron when she was a minor, a fresh set of shocking allegations has now surrounded the actor. Kim Sae Ron's family has also taken legal action against him. On May 7, Kim Sae Ron's family held a press conference about the Queen of Tears actor, where many of the actor's fans sent support trucks for him. Pictures going viral on social media show heartfelt messages from the fans for Soo Hyun, with some reading, 'We will be together with actor Kim Soo Hyun," and 'Let's be together for a long time as fan and actor." The trucks also bore messages showing support for the actor's now-paused Disney show, Knock Off, and demands to prove his innocence. This is not the first time that the actor's fans have expressed their support in such an extensive manner. Earlier, several LED trucks with messages like 'Truth will prevail" were spotted in Seoul, with some even parked outside Disney Korea's office. The movement was reportedly carried out by his Chinese fans, who took to the streets to show solidarity with the actor. Legal Case Against Kim Soo Hyun In the press conference, the family of Kim Sae Ron announced filing a legal complaint against Kim Soo Hyun, with allegations of violating South Korea's Child Welfare Act and false accusations. The family's lawyer, Bu Ji-seok, alleged that the actor was involved in an inappropriate relationship with Kim Sae Ron when she was a minor, further claiming that the family possesses evidence. He also added that a key informant has been receiving threats and a violent attack after allegedly refusing to suppress the evidence. On the contrary, Kim Soo Hyun's agency, Gold Medalist, in a statement, has denied all the claims, instead adding that the evidence is completely fabricated and created with AI-type technology. On claims of threatening and assaulting the informant, the agency rejected it, calling it 'baseless" and 'unreasonable." First Published:
News18
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Kim Soo Hyun Gets Support From Fans Amid Dating Scandal? Actor Rules 'Star Power' List
Last Updated: Recently, Kim So Hyun's Chinese fan club, which has over one million members, also took to the streets in Seoul to extend their support for the actor. South Korean star Kim Soo Hyun has been making headlines for a long time now. Alas, for all the wrong reasons. He has been accused of dating the late actress Kim Sae Ron when she was just a minor. Amid all this, it has now been reported that Kim Soo Hyun has reportedly climbed to the top 3 in the star power list despite the ongoing controversy. Reportedly, Kim Soo Hyun has been able to land in the top three spot on a popular fan-voting platform, South Korea's Star Ranking. He has also surpassed the country's favourite producer, singer, and philanthropist, Kim Nam Gil. If a report by Naver News is to be believed, Soo Hyun was at the bottom of the chart until last week. However, it saw a sudden surge in voter support in the 110th round of the weekly male actor poll. Another report by AllKpop claims that during the 109th round, Kim Nam Gil was in third place on the list, whereas Kim Soo Hyun was on number seven. However, in the next round, Soo Hyun received a total of 11546 votes. With this, he not only dethroned Kim Nam Gil but also joined Lee Jun Ho and Byun Woo Seok as the third most popular on the Star Power list. Recently, Kim So Hyun's Chinese fan club, which has over one million members, also took to the streets in Seoul to extend their support for the actor. The fans walked across the streets with a massive LED truck display, driving around with messages of hope and solidarity. Around 25 such LED trucks were deployed in Seoul, with the slogan, which read, 'Truth Will Prevail." Some trucks were also parked outside Disney Korea's office to express disappointment after the shoot of Soo Hyun's next show, Knock Off, was halted. Kim Soo Hyun has been accused of dating the late actress Kim Sae Ron when she was just a minor. So far, the latter's family has made several allegations against Soo Hyun. However, Kim Soo Hyun recently held a press conference and addressed allegations. He said, 'I'll address the biggest concern—I did not date the deceased when she was a minor. We dated five years ago for about a year, long before Queen of Tears aired." First Published:
News18
29-04-2025
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Kim Soo Hyun Gets Support From Chinese Fans Amid Kim Sae Ron Dating Scandal: 'Truth Will Prevail'
Kim Soo Hyun is receiving support from his Chinese fans. His fan club organized LED truck displays in Seoul with messages of hope. South Korean star Kim Soo Hyun, who has been accused of dating the late actress Kim Soo Ron when she was a minor, is now getting a massive support from his Chinese fans. Reportedly, Kim So Hyun's Chinese fan club, which has over one million members, recently took to the streets to extend their support for the actor. The fans walked across the streets with a massive LED truck display, driving around with messages of hope and solidarity. Around 25 such LED trucks have been deployed in Seoul, with the slogan, which reads, 'Truth Will Prevail." Some trucks have also been parked outside Disney Korea's office to express disappointment after the shoot of Soo Hyun's next show, Knock Off, was recently halted. What Is The Entire Kim Soo Hyun-Kim Sae Ron Dating Scandal? Kim Soo Hyun has been accused of dating the late actress Kim Sae Ron when she was just a minor. So far, the latter's family has made several allegations against Soo Hyun. However, Kim Soo Hyun recently held a press conference and addressed allegations. He said, 'I'll address the biggest concern—I did not date the deceased when she was a minor. We dated five years ago for about a year, long before Queen of Tears aired." The actor also explained why he denied dating Sae Ron earlier, saying, 'As the lead actor of Queen of Tears, I couldn't confirm the relationship publicly because of its potential impact on the cast and crew." Kim also denied accusations that his agency pressured Sae Ron over her debts, saying, 'Aside from the fact that we were both actors, we were simply an ordinary couple who broke up over time." Amid the ongoing controversy, Kim Soo Hyun's career has gone for a toss. His projects have been halted and brand deals have also been cancelled. First Published:
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
1,000,000 Chinese fans rally behind Kim Soo Hyun with 'truth will prevail' campaign amid Kim Sae Ron controversy
After the tragic death of his ex-girlfriend, South Korean actress Kim Sae Ron, in February 2025, actor Kim Soo Hyun faced significant backlash. Allegations surfaced claiming that Kim Soo Hyun had been in a relationship with Kim Sae Ron when she was underage. Although Kim Soo Hyun has denied the accusations, the controversy has caused major public criticism and led to the loss of several brand endorsements, Instagram followers, and public support. Amidst this turmoil, Kim Soo Hyun's Chinese fanbase has taken a stand in his support. This comes after his global fans launched a petition to safeguard the actor's reputation from what they called an online public trial. Kim Soo Hyun's Chinese fans extend support despite controversy Kim Soo Hyun's fan club, KSHBar, founded in 2019 and with over 1 million members, is rallying behind the actor with a bold display of support. The fan club, which has also hired a lawyer to pursue legal action against trolls, recently took their support to the streets with a massive LED truck display, driving around with messages of hope and solidarity. They've deployed 25 LED trucks in busy Seoul areas, showcasing the powerful slogan "Truth Will Prevail." Some trucks are even parked outside Disney Korea's office, making a statement. [NEWS] China's 1-Million #KimSoohyun Fans Step Up to Support HimKim Soohyun's Chinese fan club, which is the largest among his overseas fandoms, has launched a 'public truck campaign' using LED-equipped trucks to show their support. The trucks started appearing around busy… In a letter to Sports Donga on April 27, the fan club shared the reasoning behind their campaign. Signed by "1 million Chinese fans of Kim Soo Hyun," the letter reveals that they've reached a breaking point and can no longer stay silent. They're standing up against the "serious spread of false rumours and reckless cyberbullying" that's been targeting the actor. About the Kim Soo Hyun controversy A month after the death of Kim Sae Ron, YouTube channel Garosero Research Institute, led by former MBC reporter Kim Se Ui, sparked controversy by featuring a woman who claimed to be Sae Ron's aunt. She accused Kim Soo Hyun of having a romantic relationship with Sae Ron when she was just 15, while he was 27. The accusation sent shockwaves through Hallyuwood, with many on social media turning against Kim Soo Hyun in support of Sae Ron. In response to the allegations, Kim Soo Hyun held a press conference on March 31. He admitted to having had a relationship with the late actress but firmly denied any involvement with her when she was underage. Despite his defence, the situation doesn't seem to improve, with the actor's Disney+ drama Knock Off postponed indefinitely. As Kim Soo Hyun continues to face relentless trolling and harsh backlash, his agency, GOLDMEDALIST, announced that they would take legal action against those spreading false rumours that were tarnishing his image. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
News18
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
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Kim Soo Hyun's Show Knock Off Shoot Stopped Amid Kim Sae-Ron Dating Controversy
Kim Soo Hyun faces backlash for allegedly dating the late Kim Sae Ron when she was a minor. The scandal has halted the shoot of his show Knock Off. There seems to be no end to the troubles surrounding Kim Soo Hyun. The South Korean star has been accused of dating the late actress Kim Sae Ron when she was a minor and is facing a massive backlash for the same. It has been reported that the shoot of Soo Hyun's next show, Knock Off, has also been halted. If a report by Allkpop is to be believed, the show's production team has formally notified cast and crew to pause all filming activities from April 23, 2025, onwards. This comes days after it was reported that Knock Off is likely to postpone its release or even cancel the show due to public outrage over its lead actor. 'The release schedule has not been confirmed," a Disney Korea spokesperson had said, as quoted by The report further added that the sponsors and advertising partners of the show also expressed concerns regarding the ongoing scandal. 'As a company that values youthful energy and innovative branding, we collaborated with Knock-Off in its production. However, this unforeseen scandal has disrupted the project, which is truly regrettable. We will determine our official stance after Disney releases its decision," Park Ki-pyo, CEO of South Korea's first-ever streetwear brand, Safety Zone Korea, said. Previously, several other brands also cancelled deals with Kim Soo-hyun. Besides this, the actor has also been removed from the reality show Good Day. His scenes from the show have been removed. For the unversed, Kim Soo Hyun has been accused of dating the late actress Kim Sae Ron when she was just a minor. So far, the latter's family has made several allegations against Soo Hyun. However, Kim Soo Hyun recently held a press conference and addressed allegations. He said, 'I'll address the biggest concern—I did not date the deceased when she was a minor. We dated five years ago for about a year, long before Queen of Tears aired." First Published:
