Kim Soo Hyun's Emotional Appearance and Allegations
Kim Soo Hyun, the renowned South Korean actor, recently became the subject of intense media and public scrutiny following a highly emotional press conference held on March 31. During the event, he attempted to clear his name from allegations that implicated him in a past relationship with the late actress Kim Sae Ron. Notably, these accusations suggested that he dated Sae Ron when she was underage, claims which he fervently denied amidst a tearful display.
Deemed the 'Queen of Tears' by skeptical netizens, Kim appeared in a somber black suit, visibly distressed as he addressed the accusations that linked him to Sae Ron's tragic death. His dramatic appearance resembled the emotions portrayed in his widely acclaimed drama *Queen of Tears*. Observers criticized him, believing his tears to be insincere and rehearsed, and even suggested that he relied on a prepared script during his speech.
Legal Actions and Professional Consequences
The controversy didn't allow room for any open dialogue during the conference, as there was no Q&A session scheduled. Despite a reporter's attempts to question him further about his initial meeting with Sae Ron, Kim chose to leave the stage without acknowledging the journalist. He openly admitted to having dated Sae Ron between 2019 and 2020, emphasizing that their relationship only began after she became an adult. Moreover, he firmly stated that their breakup had no bearing on her untimely demise.
Expanding on his defense, Kim Soo Hyun intends to take legal action against Sae Ron's family and a YouTube channel that circulated what he claims to be fabricated evidence. He has filed a criminal complaint seeking damages amounting to ₩12 billion. This aggressive legal stance, however, has not shielded him from backlash and professional ramifications. Major brands such as Prada and Disney+ have since distanced themselves from the actor, apparently in response to the mounting controversy.
While many rushed to judge his emotional breakdown as nothing more than performance, his agency, Gold Medalist, staunchly defended him. They refuted allegations claiming Kim had pressured Sae Ron related to any debts and also released audio recordings to counter these accusations further.
Despite the actor's continuous rejections of the claims against him, and his robust legal steps, public opinion remains divided. It appears roles like his in *Queen of Tears* may have somewhat influenced perceptions of his sincerity, though his supporters argue for his right to counter false claims. The tension between public skepticism and his legal narrative provides an ongoing drama, one that has unseated Kim's public image, at least for now.
