Kim Soo Hyun, on March 31, 2025, conducted a press conference to dispel the rumors of his involvement in a dating scandal with Kim Sae Ron. The star, who had been in the spotlight, was cautious and strategic with his speech and actions during the meeting. In spite of his calm presence, he later collapsed in tears while speaking.
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Denying Allegations and Refuting Claims
Wearing a simple black suit, Kim Soo Hyun categorically denied the accusations of dating Kim Sae Ron, who was still a minor then. He also denied claims that he was framed by Kim Sae Ron’s aunt and the notorious YouTube channel, Garosero Institute. His words, however, did not satisfy most netizens.
#KimSooHyun tetap membantah pacari #KimSaeRon saat di bawah umur dan merasa disalahkan oleh keluarga mendiang hanya karena dia mantan pacar
Saya tidak berkencan dengan mendiang Kim Sae-ron ketika mereka masih di bawah umur. “Saya akan memberi tahu kalian apa yang membuat kalian… pic.twitter.com/yJLaAJW7cp
— UPDATE KDRAMA NEWS (@infodrakor_id) March 31, 2025
[FULL STATEMENT] Actor #KimSoohyun in the press conference today at the Stanford Hotel Sangam in Mapo-gu, Seoul, and completely denied the allegations of dating a minor and pressured debt with the late Kim Saeron.
“I’m sorry. It seems that too many people are suffering because… pic.twitter.com/ptfhKiN7Ko
— soohyunupdates (@soohyunupdates) March 31, 2025
Backlash and Criticism on Social Media
In spite of his tearful demeanor, Kim Soo Hyun’s press conference generated quite a lot of backlash from netizens. People on social media were not satisfied, criticizing the actor for using the event like a movie premiere instead of taking it seriously in order to prove his innocence. One user stated, “Kim Soo Hyun, you f***ing shameless mfer.”. He actually appeared as though he’s going for a movie premiere interview, with a face with not a single hint of regret or remorse.
not #KimSooHyun crying in public asking for mercy while denying all the accusations exactly like the way we expected. i see nothing difference from his crying scene in drama & real life. ALL FAKE pic.twitter.com/qRIekqqGnS
— (@kdramasfangirl) March 31, 2025
Accusations of Fake Tears
Kim Soo Hyun’s emotional breakdown was widely dismissed as fake by netizens, who accused him of faking it. “Bro thinks this is Queen of Tears Season 2 or what?” and “He cried crocodile tears trying to hold onto his career,” some of the comments read. His critics called him the ‘King of Fake Tears,’ jokingly accusing him of deserving an Oscar for acting.
Public Opinion Remains Unchanged
In spite of his emotional defense, public sentiment continues to remain rather unmoved. Netizens still refuse to accept his explanation, with many believing that Kim Soo Hyun is putting career ahead of admitting the severity of the incident
