"We would like to emphasise that he is not wearing his trousers. This is a photograph of him without his trousers," YouTube channel Hoverlab said in Korean.

Kim Soo Hyun has been receiving severe backlash for being romantically involved with late actress Kim Sae-Ron, when she was a minor. The actor was earlier dropped by Prada as brand ambassador.

The resurfacing of journalist Kim Yong Ho’s past reports on Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron’s alleged relationship, along with new claims from Kim Sae Ron’s mother, adds fuel to the ongoing controversy.

This image of South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun is provided by SBW. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) SEOUL, March 17 (Yonhap) -- Actor Kim Soo-hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, has expressed a desire to meet with the late Kim Sae-ron’s mother privately,

Kim Sae Ron was found dead at the age of 24 at her home in Seoul on Feb. 16, 2025. Feb. 16 is also Kim Soo Hyun's birthday. The late Kim was represented by Gold Medalist from 2019 to 2022, until her drink-driving controversy. Upon the initial publication of the exposé, Gold Medalist denied the dating allegations.

According to a report by Koreaboo, Kim Sae Ron’s mother urged Kim Soo Hyun to publicly acknowledge their alleged underage relationship and issue an apology. She also called on GoldMedalist to admit to manipulating the media over the past three years by denying any romantic involvement between the two.

Brands including Prada have cut ties with South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun amid controversy over his relationship with actress Kim Sae-ron who was found dead in February. The 37-year-old actor who gained popularity in South Korea and China over his role in hit South Korean drama series "My Love from the Star" and "Queen of Tears" has been accused of dating Kim Sae-ron when she was underage in a YouTube expose,

Hyun, renowned for his roles in popular dramas like “My Love from the Star” and “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay,” has recently become the center of a significant controversy. Allegations have surfaced suggesting that he engaged in a romantic relationship with the late actress Kim Sae-ron during her minor years,

Kim Soo Hyun Faces Backlash as International Fans Turn Their Backs! The controversy surrounding actor Kim Soo Hyun and his alleged past relationship with Kim Sae Ron has ignited a firestorm among international fans.

This Yonhap file photo shows South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) SEOUL, March 17 (Yonhap) -- MBC said Monday it will edit out actor Kim Soo-hyun's scenes from its variety show "Good Day" as much as possible amid an ongoing controversy over his underage dating allegations.