Netizens Don’t Think Kim Soo Hyun Will Be Able To Recover His Image
This article is part of our coverage of Kim Soo Hyun And Kim Sae Ron's Relationship. You can read more and view the entire timeline here.
The recent exposé by the late actress Kim Sae Ron’s aunt, released through the Garosero Research Institute YouTube channel, exposed actor Kim Soo Hyun and allegedly blamed him for her death.
In a phone conversation between her aunt and YouTuber Kim Se Ui, she revealed that they dated when she was 15 and Kim Soo Hyun was 27, and their relationship lasted six years.
This left netizens disgusted with the huge age gap. Amid the controversy, Kim Sae Ron’s interview from 2017 resurfaced online, with many believing that she was groomed and gaslighted by Kim Soo Hyun.
The news spread worldwide, creating a negative opinion about Kim Soo Hyun overseas.
throwback when KimSooHyun said he’s going to get married around 41yo so he can meet a 21yo woman at his 41. and now he’s getting exposed by the truth of his past relationship with KimSaeRon when she’s middle schooler underage 15yo & he’s grown ass man 27yo. THIS IS CREEPY🤢💀 pic.twitter.com/ctO76mH0k0
— 💫 (@kdramasfangirl) March 10, 2025
The entire scandal was being translated and spread online as well.
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(English Translation)#kimsoohyun #kimsaeron pic.twitter.com/qSfoEZxoYb— Translating misogyny in Korea (@translatingsk) March 10, 2025
May Kim Soo Hyun downfall come faster than he ever expects https://t.co/Q6FsNw8F6b
— Reina 🌻 (@BuddieReina) March 10, 2025
people defending kim soo Hyun, you all have a special place in hell pic.twitter.com/c2jyqcx0ll
— ᰔᩚ (@cheesecatrina) March 10, 2025
Seeing this, Korean netizens could understand why as this was seen as a serious crime in other countries.
- “Totally understand. Grooming is seen as a crime overseas.”
- “China is very sensitive to this topic..it might be hard for him to regain his image after this.”
- “So you’re saying he had sexual feelings for her at 15 and dated her a year later? How can this be…I only see him as an animal.”
Meanwhile, Kim Soo Hyun’s past comments about younger women also garnered much attention.
