Actor Kim Soo Hyun has broken his silence regarding the ongoing controversy surrounding his relationship with the late Kim Sae Ron. In an emergency press conference held on March 31, 2025, Kim Soo Hyun admitted to having dated Kim Sae Ron, a confession that comes after previous denials and accusations that the relationship occurred when Kim Sae Ron was a minor.
Admission and Apology
Facing mounting pressure and evidence presented by Kim Sae Ron’s family that contradicted his earlier statements, Kim Soo Hyun addressed the media. He expressed deep remorse for initially denying the relationship after a selfie of the two surfaced.
I think of myself as a coward. This whole time, I’ve been focused on keeping what I have. I was unaware of the benevolence extended to me and I was afraid of losing everything. I’ve been hiding. So it took me a long time to come here. I wondered how things might have been if I held a press conference at the beginning of it all. Then, I would not have caused so much suffering to the fans who love and support me, the staff at my management company.
Timeline of the Relationship
Kim Soo Hyun clarified the duration of their relationship, stating that it occurred approximately five years ago, lasting for about a year. This timeline places their relationship four years before the airing of his drama “Queen of Tears.” He acknowledged the criticism he faces for his past denial.
Every time a revelation was made about me and the deceased, I kept thinking, ‘I’m going to tell them everything tomorrow. I’m going to reveal everything, and I’m going to end this hell.’ But each time, I ended up hesitating. I was afraid of the aftermath of my decision. What if I mess everyone and everything up? When ‘Queen of Tears’ was airing, and the deceased uploaded a photo of me and her, I felt the same. The deceased and I were in a relationship for about a year, five years ago — four years before Queen of Tears aired. However, at the time, I denied our relationship. I believe I deserve the criticism for what I’ve done.
Maintaining Stance on Duration
Despite admitting to the relationship, Kim Soo Hyun continued to assert that their involvement was not as prolonged as suggested by Kim Sae Ron’s bereaved family. The press conference marks a significant shift in Kim Soo Hyun’s public stance on this sensitive issue.
