Allegations of underage dating surface against famous Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun! We take a look at the evidence and allegations as well as the legal implications this may have caused.
What happened?
Kim Soo Hyun, starring in the hit series Queen of Tears, is facing escalating controversy following claims from Kim Sae Ron's family about a past relationship. These allegations, which suggest a relationship when Kim Sae Ron was a minor, have ignited public outrage and calls for Kim Soo Hyun's removal from the entertainment industry.
Evidence & Allegations
The controversy began on March 10th when Kim Sae Ron's family, via HoverLab, asserted that she and Kim Soo Hyun had a six-year relationship beginning in 2016, when she was 15. They presented evidence including handwritten letters from Kim Soo Hyun during his military service and photos of him kissing her cheek. They also alleged that Gold Medalist pressured Kim Sae Ron to pay a 700 million won penalty related to her May 2022 drunk driving incident. Gold Medalist, co-owned by Kim Soo Hyun and his cousin Lee Sarang, countered on March 14th, stating the relationship occurred from the summer of 2019 to the fall of 2020, after Kim Sae Ron had reached adulthood.
Legal implications?
The legal implications for Kim Soo Hyun hinge on the timing of the alleged relationship with Kim Sae Ron. South Korean law now criminalizes sexual acts with minors under 16, but this law was revised in 2020. As Kim Sae Ron was 15 in 2015, the pre-2020 law applies, which only criminalized sexual acts with minors under 13. Attorney Lee Go Eun clarifies that without concrete evidence of sexual acts, prosecution is unlikely, as simply having a relationship is insufficient under the older law.
What has been the nature of fan reception to this widely publicized controversy?
Final thoughts:
The death of Kim Sae Ron, attributed to suicide and reportedly fueled by financial pressures involving Kim Soo Hyun, leaves a trail of unanswered questions. While Kim Soo Hyun's career is defined by his impressive body of work and widespread popularity, the circumstances surrounding this tragedy demand further scrutiny and reflection.
Kim Soo Hyun, currently one of South Korea's highest-paid actors, rose to international fame through hit series like My Love From The Star (2013-14) and The Producers (2015), which earned him three Daesang (Grand Prize) awards. His extensive portfolio includes popular dramas such as Moon Embracing The Sun, Hotel Del Luna and It's Okay To Not Be Okay.
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