An old video of Bae Suzy talking about her experience filming kissing scenes with Kim Soo Hyun in the 2011 drama Dream High has gone viral again, stirring up trouble for the actor. This comes as he’s already dealing with a separate scandal tied to rumors about his past with actress Kim Sae Ron. Fans and netizens are buzzing, and the spotlight on Kim Soo Hyun’s actions has never been harsher.
The Queen of Tears star is caught in a storm that’s hurting both his reputation and career. It all started with claims that he dated Kim Sae Ron when she was underage—around 16 and still in middle school. His agency, GOLDMEDALIST, quickly stepped in, saying the rumors aren’t true. They insist any relationship between the two happened briefly and only after she was an adult. Still, people aren’t letting it go.
Now, an old clip from Bae Suzy has added fuel to the fire. In it, she talks about working with Kim Soo Hyun on Dream High, a popular teen drama about students chasing their dreams at a performing arts school. She was only 17 at the time, while he was 24.
Here’s the kicker: Suzy says she didn’t even know there’d be a kissing scene until Kim Soo Hyun told her about it. She wasn’t clued in by the script or the crew—just him. She felt uneasy, thinking a kiss didn’t fit a show aimed at teens.
What’s got everyone talking is her next comment. Suzy admits she had no clue about “kissing angles” or how to do it on camera. She says Kim Soo Hyun stepped up to “teach” her the technical side of it—like how to tilt her head just right. She even called him “a natural with minors,” a line that’s now raising eyebrows big time.
Social media is exploding over this. People are upset, with some throwing shade at Kim Soo Hyun, nicknaming him “P Diddy” in a jab at his behavior. Others feel bad for Suzy.
“Poor Suzy, this was her first kiss, and it had to be with this guy?” one netizen wrote.
“She’s probably still having nightmares about those scenes,” another added.
The timing couldn’t be worse. With the Kim Sae Ron rumors still swirling, this Dream High clip has fans and critics digging into Kim Soo Hyun’s past. They’re asking tough questions about how he acted with younger co-stars and why the industry hasn’t said more about protecting underage actors.
Back in 2011, Dream High was a hit. It followed a group of young students—including aspiring idols—figuring out friendship, love, and their big dreams. Bae Suzy played Ko Hye-mi, a confident girl with a hidden past, while Kim Soo Hyun was Song Sam-dong, a country boy with raw talent. Their on-screen chemistry, including that famous bus kiss scene, won them a Best Couple Award at the KBS Drama Awards. But now, that moment’s being seen in a whole new light.
Suzy’s comments came from an old interview that’s popped up again on Instagram. In it, she sounds surprised but casual about the experience. She didn’t expect a kiss in a teen drama and relied on Kim Soo Hyun to guide her through it. At the time, it might’ve been a funny story. Today, it’s anything but.
The Kim Sae Ron issue isn’t helping. Allegations claim their relationship started when she was a minor, though GOLDMEDALIST says it’s all lies. They argue the pair only dated briefly as adults before splitting up. Still, netizens keep digging, and this Dream High video isn’t doing Kim Soo Hyun any favors.
People online aren’t holding back. Some defend him, saying it was just work and part of acting. Others aren’t buying it, pointing to a pattern they don’t like. The age gap—17 versus 24—combined with Suzy’s inexperience has them questioning what really went down on set.
This isn’t the first time Dream High has made waves. The show aired from January to February 2011 on KBS2, pulling in solid ratings—averaging 15.7% over its run. It starred big names like Ok Taec-yeon, Hahm Eun-jung, Jang Wooyoung, and IU, alongside Suzy and Kim Soo Hyun. A special concert episode even aired after the finale, cementing its popularity.
For now, Kim Soo Hyun is staying quiet. His agency’s sticking to their story, but the public’s not letting up. The mix of Suzy’s old comments and the Kim Sae Ron rumors has painted him into a corner. Fans who once cheered his charm are split—some stand by him, others feel betrayed.
The industry’s getting heat too. Why didn’t anyone step in if Suzy felt unsure? How were scenes like this handled with teen actors? It’s a bigger conversation that’s just starting to bubble up.
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