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Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
South Korean superstar Kim Soo Hyun tearfully denies controversial claims about relationship with late actress
Embattled South Korean superstar Kim Soo Hyun has personally addressed a growing scandal about the nature of his relationship with late actress Kim Sae-ron for the first time, in a closely watched saga that has roiled the country's entertainment industry. Speaking at a press conference Monday, a tearful Kim Soo Hyun, 37, said accusations made by a YouTube channel in March that he had entered into a relationship with his fellow performer when she was still a minor were untrue. He has repeatedly denied the allegations. 'I did not date her when she was a minor,' Kim said at the emotional news conference, where he declined to take questions. 'Apart from the fact that we were both actors, we were just an ordinary couple like anyone else. We had feelings for each other, and as time passed, we eventually parted ways. After that, we rarely kept in touch.' After the press conference, a lawyer for the actor and his agency, Goldmedalist, announced a lawsuit against multiple parties, including the YouTube channel and the family of Kim Sae-ron, accusing them of defamation and violation of information protection. CNN has reached out to the family for comment. Kim Sae-ron was found dead at home in February at 24 years old, nearly two years after she retreated from public view following a drunk-driving conviction that prompted heavy public backlash and reputational damage. The allegations made by the YouTube channel, known for covering political news, started an online firestorm against Kim Soo Hyun despite his denials. His talent agency previously said that while the two actors had been in a relationship, it took place when both were adults, according to the Chosun Ilbo, one of South Korea's newspapers of record. The fallout for the actor has been swift, with luxury fashion house Prada and popular Korean cosmetics brand Dinto both ending their collaborations with Kim Soo Hyun in the weeks after the scandal broke. A star at home and across Asia, Kim Soo Hyun is best known for the award-winning series 'It's Okay to Not be Okay' and 'My Love from the Star.' On Monday, he also apologized for staying quiet for the first few days after the allegations emerged last month, saying he was worried about the consequences for his recently aired Netflix series 'Queen of Tears.' 'If you want to criticize me for being cowardly or selfish, I will accept that,' he said. Kim Sae-ron was a prolific actor who shot to stardom as a child, but her career stalled after she crashed her car in the South Korean capital in 2022. In April 2023, a Seoul court found her guilty of driving under the influence. She avoided jail but was fined about $14,000. Kim Soo Hyun also claimed that many text messages that had been distributed online, purportedly between him and Kim Sae-ron, were false. There were no signs of foul play and officers are investigating the circumstances of her death, a police official told CNN last month.
CNN
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
South Korean superstar Kim Soo Hyun tearfully denies controversial claims about relationship with late actress
Embattled South Korean superstar Kim Soo Hyun has personally addressed a growing scandal about the nature of his relationship with late actress Kim Sae-ron for the first time, in a closely watched saga that has roiled the country's entertainment industry. Speaking at a press conference Monday, a tearful Kim Soo Hyun, 37, said accusations made by a YouTube channel in March that he had entered into a relationship with his fellow performer when she was still a minor were untrue. He has repeatedly denied the allegations. 'I did not date her when she was a minor,' Kim said at the emotional news conference, where he declined to take questions. 'Apart from the fact that we were both actors, we were just an ordinary couple like anyone else. We had feelings for each other, and as time passed, we eventually parted ways. After that, we rarely kept in touch.' After the press conference, a lawyer for the actor and his agency, Goldmedalist, announced a lawsuit against multiple parties, including the YouTube channel and the family of Kim Sae-ron, accusing them of defamation and violation of information protection. CNN has reached out to the family for comment. Kim Sae-ron was found dead at home in February at 24 years old, nearly two years after she retreated from public view following a drunk-driving conviction that prompted heavy public backlash and reputational damage. The allegations made by the YouTube channel, known for covering political news, started an online firestorm against Kim Soo Hyun despite his denials. His talent agency previously said that while the two actors had been in a relationship, it took place when both were adults, according to the Chosun Ilbo, one of South Korea's newspapers of record. The fallout for the actor has been swift, with luxury fashion house Prada and popular Korean cosmetics brand Dinto both ending their collaborations with Kim Soo Hyun in the weeks after the scandal broke. A star at home and across Asia, Kim Soo Hyun is best known for the award-winning series 'It's Okay to Not be Okay' and 'My Love from the Star.' On Monday, he also apologized for staying quiet for the first few days after the allegations emerged last month, saying he was worried about the consequences for his recently aired Netflix series 'Queen of Tears.' 'If you want to criticize me for being cowardly or selfish, I will accept that,' he said. Kim Sae-ron was a prolific actor who shot to stardom as a child, but her career stalled after she crashed her car in the South Korean capital in 2022. In April 2023, a Seoul court found her guilty of driving under the influence. She avoided jail but was fined about $14,000. Kim Soo Hyun also claimed that many text messages that had been distributed online, purportedly between him and Kim Sae-ron, were false. There were no signs of foul play and officers are investigating the circumstances of her death, a police official told CNN last month.
CNN
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
South Korean superstar Kim Soo Hyun tearfully denies controversial claims about relationship with late actress
Embattled South Korean superstar Kim Soo Hyun has personally addressed a growing scandal about the nature of his relationship with late actress Kim Sae-ron for the first time, in a closely watched saga that has roiled the country's entertainment industry. Speaking at a press conference Monday, a tearful Kim Soo Hyun, 37, said accusations made by a YouTube channel in March that he had entered into a relationship with his fellow performer when she was still a minor were untrue. He has repeatedly denied the allegations. 'I did not date her when she was a minor,' Kim said at the emotional news conference, where he declined to take questions. 'Apart from the fact that we were both actors, we were just an ordinary couple like anyone else. We had feelings for each other, and as time passed, we eventually parted ways. After that, we rarely kept in touch.' After the press conference, a lawyer for the actor and his agency, Goldmedalist, announced a lawsuit against multiple parties, including the YouTube channel and the family of Kim Sae-ron, accusing them of defamation and violation of information protection. CNN has reached out to the family for comment. Kim Sae-ron was found dead at home in February at 24 years old, nearly two years after she retreated from public view following a drunk-driving conviction that prompted heavy public backlash and reputational damage. The allegations made by the YouTube channel, known for covering political news, started an online firestorm against Kim Soo Hyun despite his denials. His talent agency previously said that while the two actors had been in a relationship, it took place when both were adults, according to the Chosun Ilbo, one of South Korea's newspapers of record. The fallout for the actor has been swift, with luxury fashion house Prada and popular Korean cosmetics brand Dinto both ending their collaborations with Kim Soo Hyun in the weeks after the scandal broke. A star at home and across Asia, Kim Soo Hyun is best known for the award-winning series 'It's Okay to Not be Okay' and 'My Love from the Star.' On Monday, he also apologized for staying quiet for the first few days after the allegations emerged last month, saying he was worried about the consequences for his recently aired Netflix series 'Queen of Tears.' 'If you want to criticize me for being cowardly or selfish, I will accept that,' he said. Kim Sae-ron was a prolific actor who shot to stardom as a child, but her career stalled after she crashed her car in the South Korean capital in 2022. In April 2023, a Seoul court found her guilty of driving under the influence. She avoided jail but was fined about $14,000. Kim Soo Hyun also claimed that many text messages that had been distributed online, purportedly between him and Kim Sae-ron, were false. There were no signs of foul play and officers are investigating the circumstances of her death, a police official told CNN last month.
CNN
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Top brands drop South Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun after relationship controversy
Several international brands including luxury house Prada have cut ties with South Korean superstar actor Kim Soo Hyun after he became embroiled in controversy this month over the nature of his relationship with late actress Kim Sae-ron. Kim Soo Hyun, one of the top names in the South Korean entertainment industry, has refuted allegations made earlier this month by a YouTube channel known for its political news that he had started the relationship with Kim Sae-ron, 24, when she was still a minor. The allegations prompted an online firestorm of criticism toward Kim Soo Hyun, highlighting the close scrutiny that top stars face in South Korea's high-stakes, billion-dollar entertainment industry. His talent agency, Goldmedalist, said that while the two actors had been in a relationship, it took place when both were adults, according to the Chosun Ilbo, one of South Korea's newspapers of record. CNN has called and emailed Goldmedalist multiple times for comment but has not received a response. Kim Sae-ron was also previously managed by Goldmedalist, but her contract was not renewed in 2022, according to Reuters. The young star was found dead at home in February, nearly two years after she retreated from the public eye following a drunk-driving conviction that prompted heavy public backlash and reputational damage. There were no signs of foul play and officers are investigating the circumstances of her death, a police official told CNN last month. The recent fallout has been swift for Kim Soo Hyun, known for his starring roles in a number of high-grossing films and television shows including the award-winning series 'It's Okay to Not be Okay' and 'My Love from the Star.' Prada, which had just announced his appointment as a brand ambassador in December, confirmed this week that the contract had ended. 'It has been mutually decided to end the collaboration between Prada and Kim Soo Hyun,' the luxury brand told CNN in a statement. Dinto, a popular global Korean cosmetics brand, posted on Instagram on Monday that it had 'decided to terminate its advertising model contract with Kim Soo Hyun.' It cited 'the recent controversy' for its decision, saying it felt it would be 'unfeasible' to fulfill Kim Soo Hyun's existing contract after reviewing his agency's statement. Other South Korean brands have similarly distanced themselves, with some removing images of Kim Soo Hyun from their promotional materials, according to the Chosun Ilbo. Kim, who is one of South Korea's most recognizable faces with an enormous fan following at home and abroad, represented more than 10 brands before the controversy broke, the newspaper reported Kim Sae-ron was a prolific actor who shot to stardom after working as a child actor, but her career stalled after she crashed her car in the South Korean capital in 2022. In April 2023, a Seoul court found her guilty of driving under the influence. She avoided jail but was fined about $14,000. In a statement sent to CNN on Tuesday, her family's lawyers accused Kim Soo Hyun of allegedly making 'false statements' and causing 'further distress.' The family added that they were reviewing possible legal action. Kim Sae-ron's death has prompted national sympathy. It has also reignited conversations about the pressures placed on Korean stars, how fast the tide of public opinion can turn against them and how damaging that can be for their mental health. Similar soul searching had taken place after the deaths of other young K-pop idols and K-drama actors, including: former model and actor Song Jae-lim, ASTRO boy band member Moon Bin, singer and actress Sulli and performer Goo Hara. There is often intense public scrutiny of Korean stars and unforgiving expectations for their appearance and behavior — to the point celebrities have come under attack for perceived misbehaviors like smoking or drinking.
CNN
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Top brands drop South Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun after relationship controversy
Several international brands including luxury house Prada have cut ties with South Korean superstar actor Kim Soo Hyun after he became embroiled in controversy this month over the nature of his relationship with late actress Kim Sae-ron. Kim Soo Hyun, one of the top names in the South Korean entertainment industry, has refuted allegations made earlier this month by a YouTube channel known for its political news that he had started the relationship with Kim Sae-ron, 24, when she was still a minor. The allegations prompted an online firestorm of criticism toward Kim Soo Hyun, highlighting the close scrutiny that top stars face in South Korea's high-stakes, billion-dollar entertainment industry. His talent agency, Goldmedalist, said that while the two actors had been in a relationship, it took place when both were adults, according to the Chosun Ilbo, one of South Korea's newspapers of record. CNN has called and emailed Goldmedalist multiple times for comment but has not received a response. Kim Sae-ron was also previously managed by Goldmedalist, but her contract was not renewed in 2022, according to Reuters. The young star was found dead at home in February, nearly two years after she retreated from the public eye following a drunk-driving conviction that prompted heavy public backlash and reputational damage. There were no signs of foul play and officers are investigating the circumstances of her death, a police official told CNN last month. The recent fallout has been swift for Kim Soo Hyun, known for his starring roles in a number of high-grossing films and television shows including the award-winning series 'It's Okay to Not be Okay' and 'My Love from the Star.' Prada, which had just announced his appointment as a brand ambassador in December, confirmed this week that the contract had ended. 'It has been mutually decided to end the collaboration between Prada and Kim Soo Hyun,' the luxury brand told CNN in a statement. Dinto, a popular global Korean cosmetics brand, posted on Instagram on Monday that it had 'decided to terminate its advertising model contract with Kim Soo Hyun.' It cited 'the recent controversy' for its decision, saying it felt it would be 'unfeasible' to fulfill Kim Soo Hyun's existing contract after reviewing his agency's statement. Other South Korean brands have similarly distanced themselves, with some removing images of Kim Soo Hyun from their promotional materials, according to the Chosun Ilbo. Kim, who is one of South Korea's most recognizable faces with an enormous fan following at home and abroad, represented more than 10 brands before the controversy broke, the newspaper reported Kim Sae-ron was a prolific actor who shot to stardom after working as a child actor, but her career stalled after she crashed her car in the South Korean capital in 2022. In April 2023, a Seoul court found her guilty of driving under the influence. She avoided jail but was fined about $14,000. In a statement sent to CNN on Tuesday, her family's lawyers accused Kim Soo Hyun of allegedly making 'false statements' and causing 'further distress.' The family added that they were reviewing possible legal action. Kim Sae-ron's death has prompted national sympathy. It has also reignited conversations about the pressures placed on Korean stars, how fast the tide of public opinion can turn against them and how damaging that can be for their mental health. Similar soul searching had taken place after the deaths of other young K-pop idols and K-drama actors, including: former model and actor Song Jae-lim, ASTRO boy band member Moon Bin, singer and actress Sulli and performer Goo Hara. There is often intense public scrutiny of Korean stars and unforgiving expectations for their appearance and behavior — to the point celebrities have come under attack for perceived misbehaviors like smoking or drinking.
