Kim Soo Hyun has publicly stated that he would make the same choice to keep his past relationship with Kim Sae Ron private, even if he had the opportunity to go back in time.
During an emergency press conference held on March 31 KST at the Stanford Hotel in Seoul, Kim Soo Hyun, accompanied by his legal team from LKB & Partners, addressed the media. A significant part of his statement focused on his decision to not publicly acknowledge his relationship with Kim Sae Ron.
Kim Soo Hyun explained the immense responsibility he felt after becoming a successful actor.
Once I debuted as an actor, I’ve received so much love. I have never been one to own much, but I suddenly had so much to protect and hold on to. Even when ‘Queen of Tears’ was airing, I had a lot to protect as the male lead. I wondered what might happen if I admitted to having been in a relationship with the deceased. What will happen to the cast? The staff working hard day and night? The production company who invested in the show? My management company? What will happen to them all? Every time there was a clash between Kim Soo Hyun as a human being and Kim Soo Hyun as a celebrity, I ended up making the best decision for the celebrity Kim Soo Hyun. And it made me terrified every single day. Because of the decisions I’ve made as a star…
Despite the internal conflict and fear he experienced, Kim Soo Hyun firmly stated his stance.
But even if I go back to when the show was airing, I will make the same decisions.
He also acknowledged potential criticism regarding his choice.
If you say these decisions are cowardly and selfish, I accept that. And to all who loved and supported me, I apologize.
Earlier in the same press conference, Kim Soo Hyun confirmed that he dated Kim Sae Ron for a period of one year in 2020.
