"We would like to emphasise that he is not wearing his trousers. This is a photograph of him without his trousers," YouTube channel Hoverlab said in Korean.

Kim Soo-hyun, an A-lister in South Korean entertainment, has fallen from grace in recent days. The actor faces another setback as Hoverlab shares a photo allegedly showing him washing dishes semi-naked at Kim Sae-ron’s home (right). Photos: Kim Soo-hyun/Instagram, Hoverlab's YouTube screengrab

The family of the late Kim Sae Ron has filed a defamation lawsuit against YouTuber Lee Jin Ho, accusing him for disseminating false information about the actress that put her in a negative light and which they believe played a part in her death.

Legal experts have weighed in on the potential consequences Kim Soo Hyun might face. According to current South Korean law, which was revised in May 2020, engaging in sexual acts with a minor under 16, even with consent, can constitute statutory rape or sexual misconduct.

Attorney Bu Ji-seok from Law Firm Buyou, Kweon Young-chan, a former comedian who began the Korea Celebrity Suicide Prevention Organization and YouTube channel Hoverlab operator Kim Se-ui, who also goes by the name Kim Say,

Kim Soo Hyun 's agency, GOLDMEDALIST, has issued a detailed statement addressing the ongoing controversy surrounding the actor's past relationship with the late actress, Kim Sae Ron. The statement, released on March 14, 2025, comes earlier than the agency's previously announced timeline for a response.

Actor Kim Soo Hyun's agency has released a new statement earlier than originally scheduled. While Kim Soo Hyun's agency GOLDMEDALIST had previously

According to Goldmedalist – an agency established by Kim Soo-hyun and his cousin – the actors dated from the summer of 2019, after she became an adult, to the autumn of 2020. Kim Sae-ron was born in July 2000, while Kim Soo-hyun was born in February 1988.

Kim Soo-hyun's agency GoldMedalist admitted that he and the late actress Kim Sae-ron indeed dated, although it noted that the pair's relationship started in 2019, when the latter was

Amid the ongoing controversy, Kim Soo Hyun's agency has issued a detailed statement addressing the allegations involving Kim Sae Ron.

The family of late South Korean actress Kim Sae Ron has filed a legal complaint against actor Kim Soo Hyun, alleging that his actions played a role in her death, their attorney announced Monday.