Kim Soo Hyun And Kim Sae Ron Dating Rumours: All The People Tied To The Scandal
Kim Sae Ron's tragic death is said to have been caused by "financial and emotional pressures".
South Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun is embroiled in a major public scandal amid reports alleging a past romantic involvement with the late actress Kim Sae Ron, who was reportedly a minor at the time. Kim Sae Ron’s tragic death has been linked to financial and emotional pressures tied to her agency, Gold Medalist, which Kim Soo Hyun co-founded. As a result, several top brands have severed ties with the actor. The controversy has deepened as more individuals connected to both Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron have stepped forward. Here’s a closer look at everyone linked to this unfolding scandal.
1 – Kim Sae Ron’s Ex-Husband – As public criticism against Kim Soo Hyun grew, a man identified as Mr K, who claims to be Kim Sae Ron’s former boyfriend, defended the Queen of Tears actor. He shifted the blame for Sae-ron’s death into her ex-husband, by accusing him of physical and emotional abuse. However, in response to these allegations, Kim Sae Ron’s ex-husband, without revealing his identity, spoke to the Garo Sero Research Institute YouTube channel and denied all accusations made by Mr K.
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Kim Sae Ron ex-husband explained that their relationship ended very quickly. They got legally married on January 12, 2025, but later decided to divorce. As their marriage happened in a rush, they struggled with long distances and different personalities. He also denied several rumours, stating that Kim Sae Ron was never pregnant with his child, he never forced her to marry him and there was no violence in their relationship.
2 – Kim Sae Ron’s Ex-Boyfriend – After K made shocking claims about Kim Sae Ron’s ex-husband, many became curious about his identity. Following an investigation, Garo Sero Research Institute revealed that Mr K was Lee Chan-hee, a former idol trainee. He had competed in the 2023 show Fan Pick as part of the Super Pick team but was eliminated in the final round. The top six trainees from the show later debuted as PICKUS. The YouTube channel also stated that Lee Chan-hee and Kim Sae Ron only dated for a week before becoming close friends.
3 – Kim Soo Hyun’s Concubines – YouTuber Lee Jin-ho also became involved in the controversy after speaking with a friend of Kim Sae-Ron. According to this friend, Kim Soo Hyun had cheated on Kim Sae Ron multiple times while she was still a minor. Later, it was reported that two of the women involved were members of rival girl groups. Their names were not revealed, but both are said to be part of popular groups. Interestingly, one of them was even linked with Kim Soo Hyun.
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