South Korean star Kim Soo-hyun is currently facing backlash following allegations that he was in a six-year-long relationship with the late Kim Sae-ron. The relationship reportedly started when she was 15 and he was 27 and ended in 2021.

On Feb. 16, 2025, Korean actress Kim Sae Ron was found dead at home. The death of the 24-year-old, who had risen to popularity as a child actress, was later ruled a suicide. Reports soon began to emerge that Sae Ron had owed 700 million won (S$652,000) to her former agency, Gold Medalist, at the time of her death.

A news report by Dispatch shed light on the controversy surrounding Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron's alleged past relationship and the financial and emotional turmoil Kim Sae-ron faced, which might have led up to her tragic death.

Kim Soo-hyun’s agency GoldMedalist announced that it will clarify its stand regarding the allegations surrounding the actor and his alleged romantic involvement with the late actress Kim Sae-ron

Higit pa rito, tumanggap ng katakut-takot na pambabatikos si Kim Sae Ron mula sa publiko, partikular na ang South Korean netizens na kilala sa pagiging marahas sa pagkomento tungkol sa mga celebrity na nasasangkot sa kontrobersiya at kaso.

Actress Seo Yea-ji addresses allegations linking her to Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron scandal, refuting claims and expressing frustration.

Kim Soo Hyun’s alleged letter, written during his military service, reveals his secret six-year relationship with the late Kim Sae Ron, sparking backlash and criticism over their age gap and hidden romance.

Reports suggest that despite a significant age gap, the 6-year relationship between Kim Sae Ron and Kim Soo Hyun is real and not fabricated.

Off, starring Kim Soo-hyun, is moving full steam ahead with production, undeterred by the swirling controversy surrounding its lead actor. According to media reports, filming for the series' second season is underway,