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Time of India
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kim Soo Hyun sent pictures of himself sleeping with an idol to underage Kim Sae Ron, called her 'seaweed': 'I would have…'
The ongoing controversy surrounding the relationship between the late actress Kim Sae Ron and actor Kim Soo Hyun took a shocking turn on Wednesday (May 7) as Kim Sae Ron's family held a press conference in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. In a move that has sent shockwaves through the Korean entertainment industry and social media, the family released a voice recording purportedly featuring Kim Sae Ron detailing disturbing allegations against Kim Soo Hyun. According to reports from the press conference and corroborated by K-media outlet TenAsia, the released audio includes Kim Sae Ron allegedly admitting to having a sexual relationship with Kim Soo Hyun when she was in middle school, specifically when she would have been only 14 years old. This revelation directly contradicts Kim Soo Hyun's previous statements, where he claimed their relationship began only after Kim Sae Ron reached the legal age of consent. But it doesn't end here. In the recording, Kim Sae Ron can reportedly be heard stating that Kim Soo Hyun would show her photos of himself with other individuals, including an idol, after sexual encounters. Kim Sae Ron allegedly described how Kim Soo Hyun would even show her photographs taken during his sexual encounters with others. Kim Soo Hyun sent pictures of himself sleeping with an idol to Kim Sae Ron In a particularly disturbing detail highlighted in the released recording, Kim Sae Ron allegedly revealed that Kim Soo Hyun had saved the contact information of an idol he had slept with under the bizarre and objectifying name "Seaweed," due to her scent. "But what makes him psycho is that he would show me photos taken while having sex with someone else. But what's even crazier is that he saved the idol he slept with as 'Seaweed' in his contacts because she smelled like seaweed. If I had the right circumstances, I would've exposed everything already," Kim Sae Ron allegedly said in the audio. Kim Soo Hyun was dating an idol before Kim Sae Ron? According to a previous report by The Korea Times, Kim Soo Hyun was reportedly in a relationship with a fellow actor and K-pop idol during his military service, spanning roughly from 2016 to 2019. The two are said to have grown close while working under the same agency, KEYEAST, which Kim joined in 2010 after parting ways with M. Boat. In 2019, Kim Soo Hyun left KEYEAST and went on to establish his own agency, GOLDMEDALIST, alongside his cousin, director Lee Sa Rang. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
Independent Singapore
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Independent Singapore
Kim Soo Hyun's purported connections to the late Kim Sae Ron are called into question by new allegations of a romance with an idol starlet
KOREA: Dimsum Daily is reporting that Kim Soo Hyun is facing some attention right now because there are claims of a long-term relationship with the late Kim Sae Ron. What's causing a stir is that this relationship supposedly started back in 2015, when Kim Sae Ron was still a minor. Photo: Instagram/Kim Sae Ron Korean media outlet Money Today reported on April 26 that Kim Soo Hyun was in a three-year relationship with an idol starlet from 2016 and it overlapped with his military service from 2017 to 2019. This news challenges the allegations made by Kim Sae Ron's parents, who claim that their daughter dated Kim Soo Hyun for six years. Both in same management business According to an industry insider cited in the Money Today article, Kim Soo Hyun and the unnamed actress, known as 'A', started dating since they were under the same management agency, KEYEAST. Back in 2010, Kim Soo Hyun decided on a career change and moved from one talent agency called to another one named KEYEAST. He ended up staying with KEYEAST until when he decided to branch out and start his own agency, GOLDMEDALIST, with his cousin Lee Sa Rang. The insider is claiming that Kim Soo Hyun and this actress, who's only being referred to as 'A', called it quits sometime in the spring of 2019. That was roughly three months or so before he finished military service. The insider also mentioned that it was common knowledge within the entertainment industry that Kim Soo Hyun and actress A were a couple, making it seem unlikely he was also seeing Kim Sae Ron concurrently. They did, however, also imply that Kim Soo Hyun's team had remained silent in order to keep actress A out of the fray. Despite this, the report hasn't changed public opinion in favour of Kim Soo Hyun, even if it seemed to support him. The article's assertions have drawn criticism from some internet users who contend that it subtly validates rumours that Kim Soo Hyun had affairs with other women, including Kim Sae Ron, when she was still a minor. While some reports are bringing up this alleged long-term relationship, Money Today is saying the opposite. It is claiming that if Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron were ever romantically involved, it was only for a single year, specifically between 2019 and 2020. So, there are definitely some contradictions present. Numerous accolades Kim Soo Hyun, who was born in 1988, is a huge star in South Korea. Not only is he one of the highest-paid actors there, but he's also super talented and has a bunch of major awards, including five Baeksangs, two Grand Bells, and a Blue Dragon. Even Forbes has recognised him as a major power player and one of Asia's top young talents. Kim Soo Hyun is highly regarded for his acting skills and has won numerous awards throughout his career, including multiple Grand Prize (Daesang) awards at various Korean award ceremonies. He is also a popular figure in endorsements and was the first ambassador for MIDO Asia in 2021.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kim Soo Hyun cheated on Kim Sae Ron? Cheating accusations fly as his alleged romance with Idol-actress comes to light
It seems that with each passing day, more shocking revelations emerge about Kim Soo Hyun and his scandals surrounding late actress Kim Sae Ron. Recently, it was revealed that the actor had a past relationship that had remained undisclosed until now. Reports claim that Kim Soo Hyun was romantically involved with an idol-turned-actress, referred to as "Actress A," during his military service from 2017 to 2019. Korean news outlet Money Today (MT) exclusively reported that Kim Soo Hyun and Actress A began dating around 2016 and were together for about three years. However, this seems to clash with Kim Sae Ron's claims of her relationship with Kim Soo Hyun from late 2015 until July 2021. Kim Soo Hyun and 'Actress A' dating history The report explained that the two actors grew close while working under the same agency, KEYEAST. Kim Soo Hyun, who originally debuted under in 2007, moved to KEYEAST in 2010 and was there until 2019 before founding his own label, GOLD MEDALIST. The relationship with Actress A reportedly ended in the spring of 2019, just months before Kim Soo Hyun completed his military duty. Industry insiders cited by MT described the relationship as an "open secret" within the entertainment industry, suggesting it would have been unlikely for Kim Soo Hyun to be simultaneously involved with Kim Sae Ron. Another source claimed that Kim Soo Hyun's relationship with Kim Sae Ron lasted only a year, from 2019 to 2020. Korean netizens still skeptic Despite the report, a majority of Korean netizens continue to support Kim Sae Ron's earlier allegations, accusing Kim Soo Hyun of cheating. Many cited letters he allegedly sent to Kim Sae Ron during his military service, along with other materials her family provided to the Garosero Research Institute, as proof of their relationship. Public sentiment online has grown increasingly critical, with many mocking Kim Soo Hyun for "shooting himself in the foot" by letting contradictory stories come to light. "So he was cheating on her too?" "He even cheated on her? Wow." "Is he... stupid, maybe?" "Why do I get the feeling he was cheating on her?" "He just keeps making one bad move after another... please stop." "Kim Star is self-destructing at this point." "As in... if he wasn't cheating on her, then he sexually harassed her." "Is he outing himself as a cheater? Also, based on the details given in the exclusive, people will be able to narrow 'Actress A' down to a certain person. So unfair to her too. What a fcking dck move." Meanwhile, Kim Soo Hyun's upcoming K-Drama Knock-Off has reportedly been put on indefinite hold, casting uncertainty over one of Disney+ Korea's most anticipated and costly productions. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
