Kim Soo-hyun Faces Fury After “Underage Dating Evidence” Surfaces: Netizens Demand Retirement, Agency Yet to Respond
A scandal surrounding top actor Kim Soo-hyun has intensified following a press conference held by the family of the late actress Kim Sae-ron, who released KakaoTalk chat messages they claim prove the two were romantically involved while she was still underage. The revelations have ignited a firestorm of backlash online, with netizens now calling for Kim Soo-hyun to retire.
On March 27, Kim Sae-ron’s family held a press conference in Seocho-gu, Seoul, where they presented what they claim is digital evidence of a romantic relationship between Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron dating back to 2016, when she was just 15 years old.
The chat logs, which include visible timestamps from June 24 and June 26, 2016, feature messages allegedly sent by Kim Soo-hyun such as, “You could kiss me and I wouldn’t even notice,” “When can I fall asleep in your arms?” “I miss you, I really do,” and “Ah, seriously, aren’t you just too cute?”
In response to Kim Sae-ron saying “♥ side”, he replied, “Do that for real next time… hehe.”
The nature of the messages has left the public stunned. Many have pointed to the flirtatious tone and romantic suggestions as deeply inappropriate considering her age at the time. The family maintains that this is proof of an underage relationship—a serious allegation that has triggered outrage across social platforms.
Previously, Kim Soo-hyun’s agency Gold Medalist had released a statement asserting that the actor only dated Kim Sae-ron after she reached adulthood, stating that their relationship began in summer 2019 and ended in fall 2020.
However, the newly released chat logs have led to a major shift in public sentiment. Netizens have flooded online forums with furious comments such as:
- “This is shocking.”
- “Kim Soo-hyun is finished.”
- “Retire now.”
- “So he lied so shamelessly?”
- “Disgusting behavior toward a teenager.”
- “Still claiming they didn’t date back then?”
- “It’s over for him.”
Supportive comments have been rare, if any. Though the evidence stems solely from the family’s claims and reconstructed screenshots, the emotional and ethical weight of the situation is driving online outrage to new heights.
The YouTube channel Garo Sero Research Institute previously fueled speculation by sharing alleged photos, letters, and claims that Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron had been in a six-year relationship starting in 2016. While Kim Soo-hyun’s agency denied the accusations as false, their continued silence after the latest evidence has only intensified the controversy.
With mounting pressure and widespread public condemnation, the next steps from Kim Soo-hyun and his agency may determine the fate of his career. As the entertainment industry watches closely, one of Korea’s most beloved actors now finds himself in the center of a scandal that could change everything.