Kim Soo Hyun has recently sparked intense backlash in the K-drama world following allegations of a past relationship with the late actress Kim Sae Ron, which reportedly began when she was underage. The claims, brought forward by Kim Sae Ron¡¯s family, have triggered widespread criticism of the actor.
As the controversy unfolded, several Korean celebrities appeared to be distancing themselves from Kim Soo Hyun. Among them is actor Kim Ji Soo¡ªno stranger to public scandals himself¡ªwho publicly denied any association with Kim Soo Hyun.
Kim Ji Soo, known for his roles in K-dramas like Strong Girl Bong Soon, My First First Love, and River Where the Moon Rises, relocated to the Philippines after he was accused of school violence, sexual harassment, and assault. Three years after the controversy, the actor is slowly making his way back to the spotlight and recently appeared on the Philippine reality show Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition.
During his appearance on the chat show, Ji Soo was asked about the ongoing controversy related to Kim Soo Hyun. When asked, ¡°Have you ever met Kim Soo-hyun?¡±, Kim Ji-soo replied, ¡°Actually, no. I haven¡¯t met him personally.¡±
Kim Ji Soo's response, which clearly drew a line between himself and Kim Soo Hyun, triggered mixed reactions from online users. Some fans believed he was distancing himself from the star and must have crossed paths with the actor at awards shows; others came to Kim Ji Soo's defence, saying his answer was a natural and honest one.
In 2021, when Kim Ji Soo was at the height of his career, he was accused of bullying, sexual harassment and assault, which led to his boycott from the industry, as he lost out on almost every project he was taking part in then.
Following the controversy, the actor decided to take a break and enlisted in the South Korean army to complete his mandatory service. He made a comeback in 2023 with the vlog titled The End of the Tunnel on his YouTube channel, Jisoo Road. In his vlog, he expressed his desires about making a comeback in the industry.
However, despite his numerous attempts, the unforgiving K-networks didn't embrace him, which forced him to move to the Philippines, and in 2024, it was revealed that he had signed with the Filipino Entertainment Agency Sparkle GMA.
As Kim Soo Hyun confronts allegations of dating a minor, other celebrities with close ties to him have also come under fire. In response to the public outcry, Ahn Bo Hyun and Im Si Wan reportedly cleared their following lists.
Meanwhile, Kim Soo Hyun held a press conference on March 31, where he vehemently denied all allegations regarding a relationship with the late Kim Sae Ron as a minor, as well as claims about pressuring her over debt repayment. He also filed a 12 billion KRW defamation lawsuit against her family.
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