Kim Soo Hyun Responds to Allegations of Dating Late Actress Kim Sae Ron as a Minor

The actor's agency denies claims of an underage relationship and financial pressure, seeking a private dialogue with Kim Sae Ron's mother.

Actor Kim Soo Hyun's agency, Gold Medalist, has denied allegations that he dated Kim Sae Ron when she was a minor, maintaining their relationship began after she became a legal adult in 2019.
The controversy was fueled by claims from YouTube channels releasing alleged private photos of the late actress and the actor, which the agency has condemned as an invasion of privacy.
Gold Medalist clarified that Kim Sae Ron's financial struggles were addressed by the agency, which covered a significant portion of her debts after her 2022 DUI incident and did not involve personal loans from Kim Soo Hyun.
A legal expert stated that under South Korean law prior to 2020, proof of physical relations would be required to charge Kim Soo Hyun with a sexual offense involving a minor, and no such evidence has been presented so far.
Kim Sae Ron's death by suicide in February 2025 has added sensitivity to the ongoing allegations, with Kim Soo Hyun's agency expressing sympathy to her family and seeking a private meeting to address concerns.