Kim Soo Hyun’s Instagram followers rise after dating scandal with Kim Sae Ron

Kim Soo Hyun gets teary eyed at press conference

Kim Soo Hyun, a popular South Korean actor known for his role in It's Okay to Not Be Okay, held an emergency press conference on Monday to deny all allegations related to actress Kim Sae Ron. The press conference came after Kim Soo Hyun found himself at the center of a scandal. He strongly rejected claims that he had dated Kim Sae Ron when she was a minor and clarified that their relationship only started a year and a half ago. He also emphasized that their relationship had already ended before the controversy erupted.

During the emotional press conference, Kim Soo Hyun explained that if he could go back in time, he would still choose to keep his relationship private. He expressed his desire to protect the people around him, including the cast and crew of his popular drama Queen of Tears, in which he stars alongside Kim Ji Won. According to the actor, revealing his relationship with Kim Sae Ron during the production would have ruined the show and caused harm to everyone involved.

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Despite his denials, the controversy surrounding the actor has caused a massive backlash. Kim Soo Hyun has faced criticism from the public and media, leading to the loss of several brand partnerships. Notably, luxury fashion brand Prada cut ties with him, adding to his financial struggles.

However, there was a surprising twist after his press conference. On Tuesday, reports surfaced that Kim Soo Hyun’s Instagram account had seen a sudden increase in followers. His follower count had been on the decline in recent weeks, losing over 1 million followers due to the controversy. But on April 1, just one day after the press conference, Kim Soo Hyun started gaining followers again. For the first time in over 20 days, the number of new followers surpassed the number of lost followers. This sudden surge in followers raised questions about whether the public’s opinion of him was beginning to shift in a positive direction.