Kim Soo-hyun: "Not in a relationship with a minor," claims

Actor Kim Soo-hyun, who had denied dating the late Kim Sae-ron, acknowledged the relationship but rebutted the claim that they had been in a relationship since Kim Sae-ron was a minor.

Kim Soo-hyun's agency, Gold Medalist, issued an official statement on the 14th, stating, "Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron were in a relationship from the summer of 2019 to the fall of 2020, after Kim Sae-ron became an adult," and clarified, "It is not true that they dated when Kim Sae-ron was a minor."

The agency also claimed that the photos recently released by a YouTube channel were taken after Kim Sae-ron had become an adult.

On the 13th, the agency announced, "We will clarify the facts and respond to unfounded rumors based on clear evidence next week," but, facing ongoing psychological pressure on Kim Soo-hyun, they issued a statement the next day.

The YouTube channel that released the photos stated, "We are waiting for a sincere public apology to Kim Sae-ron’s family. If this continues with lies and excuses, three shocking photos and a video will be released," warning of further exposure.