Wed Mar 12 06:10:00 UTC 2025: ## K-Drama Star Kim Soo-hyun Denies Six-Year Relationship with Deceased Actress Kim Sae-ron Amidst Suicide Controversy

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – A bombshell revelation has rocked the South Korean entertainment industry following the recent suicide of actress Kim Sae-ron. A statement purportedly written by Kim Sae-ron before her death, and released by a self-proclaimed aunt on a Korean media outlet, alleges a six-year relationship with top actor Kim Soo-hyun.

The statement, revealed on March 10th by the YouTube channel “Hengshu Institute,” claims the relationship, spanning from 2015 to 2021, began when Kim Sae-ron was only 16 and Kim Soo-hyun was 30. The statement also included an apology to those affected by her past actions, denying previous rumors of a relationship and clarifying the timeline. Kim Sae-ron, a former child star, died by suicide on February 16th, 2025, coincidentally on Kim Soo-hyun’s birthday.

The statement’s release ignited a firestorm online, with the aunt further alleging that Kim Soo-hyun’s actions contributed to Kim Sae-ron’s suicide. Specifically, she claims that Kim Soo-hyun’s demand for repayment of a 700 million won (approximately $530,000 USD) debt owed to his agency, coupled with his refusal to communicate with Kim Sae-ron during a period of immense stress in 2024, pushed her over the edge.

The revelation followed previous speculation sparked by a now-deleted photo of the two actors in close proximity, posted during the broadcast of the drama *Queen of Tears* in March 2024. While Kim Soo-hyun’s agency denied the relationship at that time, the new allegations have rekindled the controversy. The hashtag related to the news has garnered over 500 million views on Weibo.

Kim Soo-hyun’s agency issued a statement on the evening of March 10th, vehemently denying all allegations. Kim Soo-hyun rose to international fame with his role in *My Love from the Star* (2013) and recently starred in the hit drama *Queen of Tears* (2024). The authenticity of the statement and the extent of Kim Soo-hyun’s involvement remain unconfirmed, pending further investigation. The tragedy has once again highlighted the intense pressures faced by celebrities in the competitive South Korean entertainment industry.

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