Actor Kim Soo Hyun's past is now under intense scrutiny following allegations linking him to the death of actress Kim Sae Ron. The late actress's aunt has claimed that the two were in a relationship for six years, starting when Kim Sae Ron was just 15 and Kim Soo Hyun was 27. These revelations have led fans to revisit every comment and action by the actor amid growing 'grooming' accusations.
In the wake of widespread online backlash, an old video of Kim Soo Hyun expressing interest in working with another child star, Kim Yoo Jung, has resurfaced, sparking shocking reactions from netizens. Along with this, a video of the actor hugging Kim Yoo Jung, then a child actress, on the sets of their drama The Moon Embracing the Sun has also gone viral.
In the resurfaced video, Kim Soo Hyun, then 25, is seen asking a 13-year-old Kim Yoo Jung, I might've seen her like a baby, but seeing her in real life, she has charisma, is bold, and is smart. I didn't see her youth. I'm excited for her becoming more mature, and I think she can play my partner soon."
Netizens react to Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Yoo Jung's video.
X users have now reacted to the resurfaced throwback video, with many expressing that there were always warning signs of Kim Soo Hyun's problematic behavior.
One user wrote, "I remember thinking at the time, why would you say that to a 13-year-old girl? But I didn't go into it, I guess because of the good image he conveys... but the saying goes, we see faces but we don't know hearts."
Another added, "Look at her reaction. She was probably uncomfortable every time they were together."
"His career should’ve ended years ago! How the hell did SK let him get away with this crap for so long?" a third mentioned.
"There were so many damn signs; I can't believe no one said a thing until now," added another user.
Responding to the video shared above, a netizen shared a GIF of Kim Soo Hyun hugging Kim Yoo Jung on the sets of The Moon Embracing the Sun. In the historical drama, Kim Soo Hyun played the lead role, while Kim Yoo Jung played the younger version of the lead actress Han Ga In's character.
Sharing the GIF the X user shared, "This pedo was always around children. I got goosebumps..." You can see Youjung’s reaction when he started hugging her."
?For those who may not be aware, Kim Sae Ron, who was also a child actress and was swiftly transitioning into more mature roles, passed away in February. She was 24.
For more news and updates from the world of?OTT, and?celebrities?from?Bollywood?and?Hollywood, keep reading?Indiatimes Entertainment.