Kim Soo-hyun Admitted Relationship With Kim Sae Ron. “This week, South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun publicly denied allegations that he dated the late actress Kim Sae-ron when she was under the age of sexual consent. His emotional press conference followed Kim Sae-ron’s suicide in February, which reignited allegations that they were romantically involved.” [SCMP]
Kim Soo-hyun Sued Family Of Kim Sae Ron. “Kim Soo Hyun’s legal team announced massive legal actions: During his March 31 press conference, Kim Soo Hyun stated that he would be pursuing 12 billion KRW in damages. However, official court documents reveal that the actual amount filed in the lawsuit is 11 billion KRW. The defendants include Kim Sae Ron’s family, a woman claiming to be Kim Sae Ron’s aunt and operators of the Garosero Institute. Many netizens found it disturbing and insensitive that Soo Hyun would sue the bereaved family of Kim Sae Ron.” [Pinkvilla]
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