Fans call for Kim Soo-hyun's retirement amidst Kim Sae Ron controversy

Fans want Kim Soo-hyun to retire

Kim Soo-hyun's career is facing significant upheaval due to the escalating controversy surrounding the late actress Kim Sae Ron.

It all started with the leak of private messages that allegedly suggest an inappropriate relationship with the late actress Kim Sae Ron.

On March 27, 2025, in Seocho-gu, Seoul, Kim Sae Ron's family held a press conference, where they revealed startling new evidence. They presented KakaoTalk chat logs that apparently confirm the actor's romantic involvement with Kim Sae Ron in 2016, when she was just 16 years old.

The released messages, dated between June 24 and June 26, 2016, contain statements from Kim Soo-hyun that have sparked widespread outrage. One message reportedly reads, "When can I fall asleep in your arms?" while another says, "You could kiss me and I wouldn’t even notice." The content of these conversations has caused a public uproar, with many criticising the actor for suggesting physical intimacy with a minor. The fact that Kim Sae Ron was underage at the time has added to the severity of the backlash, with many questioning the actor’s behaviour.

The revelation of these conversations has triggered an outcry on social media, with netizens expressing their shock and anger. Comments like, “This is beyond shocking,” “His career is over,” and “Retire immediately” have flooded online platforms. Others have referred to the private messages as “disturbing” and even labelled Kim Soo-hyun as a “monster.” While some fans have defended the actor, suggesting that the messages could have been manipulated or edited, the majority are not swayed, with many condemning him outright.

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As the controversy intensifies, questions arise about the future of Kim Soo-hyun's career. Will this scandal mark the end of his time in the industry, or is there a path to redemption?

Fans and the media eagerly await a response from the actor or his agency, GOLDMEDALIST, but so far, there has been no official statement or legal response to the accusations. The silence from both parties has only added fuel to the fire, leaving the public demanding answers.