Hoverlab, a South Korean news commentary site on YouTube, claimed the actor and the late actress Kim Sae-ron had been in a six-year relationship since she was 15 years old.

Kim Sae-ron’s tragic death in February 2025 has haunted fans, but a new twist is shaking up the narrative. The 24-year-old actress, once a rising star in South Korea, has been at the center of a scandal linking her to Queen of Tears actor Kim Soo-hyun.

Italian luxury brand Prada has terminated its contract with South Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun amid allegations of an underage relationship involving the late actress Kim Sae Ron.