Kim Soo Hyun Faces Fallout as Allegations and Legal Actions Intensify in Kim Sae-ron Case

The late actress's family accuses the actor of underage dating and financial coercion, while Soo Hyun's agency denies all claims amid professional setbacks and ongoing lawsuits.

Kim Sae-ron's family alleges that Kim Soo Hyun dated her when she was a minor and pressured her to repay a 700 million won penalty, contributing to her mental health struggles and suicide.
Soo Hyun's agency, Gold Medalist, denies all accusations, claiming the relationship occurred when Sae-ron was an adult and rejecting allegations of financial coercion.
Leaked videos and messages, including one allegedly showing Soo Hyun asking Sae-ron to delete their chats, have fueled public scrutiny, though their authenticity remains disputed.
Soo Hyun's upcoming K-drama 'Knock Off' has been shelved, with reports suggesting he may face significant financial penalties if the show is canceled due to the controversy.
Sae-ron's family has filed a lawsuit against YouTuber Lee Jin Ho, accusing him of spreading false information that contributed to her mental anguish and suicide, while Jin Ho claims to have evidence of a secret marriage and pregnancy involving Sae-ron.