Kim Soo Hyun crowned 'Queen of Tears' for his 'dramatic' crying at press meet: 'He was reading his statement from a script'

Almost three weeks after controversy first broke, Kim Soo Hyun finally addressed the K-media with a no-questions-asked press conference. On March 31, the actor, once known for a scandal-free image, sought an apology for the controversy his past relationship has caused. He also addressed various aspects of his relationship with the late actress and his decision not to reach out to her after their breakup.

Dressed in a plain black suit, the actor sported a grim expression as he addressed the reporters. During the emotionally charged press conference, the actor slammed the late actress's family for holding him accountable for her death with 'fake claims' just because they dated in the past. He also vowed to prove his innocence. threatening legal actions.

Throughout the press meet, the actor was seen breaking down in tears as he addressed the claims made by Kim Sae Ron's family. Several images and videos of him tearing up have now gone viral on social media, particularly on TikTok. X; However, netizens are not convinced by his "fake tears", with many claiming he is using his acting talent to cry and crowning him with the "Queen of Tears" title in a sarcastic reference to his popular K-drama.

Kim Soo Hyun at his press meet| Credit: X

Netizens slam Kim Soo Hyun for shedding 'crocodile tears' at his press meet

Netizens have heavily criticised Kim Soo Hyun, accusing him of shedding "crocodile tears" after he appeared at the press conference to address the controversial death of actress Kim Sae Ron. Many felt that his emotional display was insincere, alleging his tears were a manipulation tactic rather than a genuine apology.

One user on X compared his crying at the press meet to an image of him crying in his K-drama Queen of Tears, writing, "Not #KimSooHyun crying in public asking for mercy while denying all the accusations exactly like the way we expected. I see nothing different from his crying scene in drama & real life. ALL FAKE."

not #KimSooHyun crying in public asking for mercy while denying all the accusations exactly like the way we expected. i see nothing difference from his crying scene in drama & real life. ALL FAKE? pic.twitter.com/qRIekqqGnS

¡ª ? (@kdramasfangirl) March 31, 2025

Another user slammed him for not apologising to Kim Sae Ron's bereaving family, who have been demanding a sincere apology from him ever since the beginning of the entire fiasco.

What's crazy is the fact that kim soohyun keeps apologizing to fans and people around him, not to saeron and he family. His crazy pic.twitter.com/fROvlLpwB6

¡ª rara?¡î (@wookjaes) March 31, 2025

A third slammed him for playing the victim, penning, "Kim Soo Hyun always plays the victim; mind you, he denied dating Kim Saeron multiple times, and now he¡¯s bringing up her DUI to make her look bad. This man will do anything to save his own skin."

kim soohyun always plays the victim, mind you he denied dating kim saeron multiple times and now he¡¯s bringing up her DUI to make her look bad. This man will do anything to save his own skin. https://t.co/SbXoY707iU pic.twitter.com/jPmmvWjQVW

¡ª rei (@zhroll) March 31, 2025

One user called him out for crying, saying it's just "bad acting".

Wait¡­ was Kim Soohyun always this bad at acting??? pic.twitter.com/0B3GkQgqOo

¡ª kj? ? (@bts_134340) March 31, 2025

Another individual accused him of reading a script during the press meet, writing, "If you are wondering why Kim Soohyun is looking down in his press conference, it's because he was reading his statement from a script. A true actor's spirit."

If you are wondering why Kim soohyun is looking down in his press conference its because he was reading his statement from a script A true actor's sprit ?? pic.twitter.com/vTfpfi3WRE

¡ª iris (@IrisBarryAllen) March 31, 2025

"He really came to the press con as an actor, not a human being that feels any remorse; he cried crocodile tears trying to hold onto his career. Kim Soohyun once again put himself above everybody else and continued to paint Kim Saeron as a lie. Shame on him," one user alleged.

He really came to the press con as an actor not a human being that feel any remorse, he cried crocodile tears trying to hold onto his career, kim soohyun once again put himself above everybody else and continue to paint kim saeron as a lie, shame on himpic.twitter.com/naJUSx4Nf7

¡ª PJ (@Justtvibing) March 31, 2025

Another user mentioned, "People are asking why Kim Soo Hyun is reading a script. Obviously, he needs a copy of what lies he would need to say today, #KimSooHyun."

People are asking why Kim Soo Hyun is reading a script. Obviously, he needs a copy of what lies would he need to say today #KimSooHyun pic.twitter.com/eYGMH092SF

¡ª weresh (@ucrazywild) March 31, 2025

Meanwhile, in his closing statement, Kim Soo Hyun spoke about how he will not admit to things he has not done.

He said, "I have people¡­ People I¡¯m responsible for. People who are relying on me to this very moment. Every day, I have to watch them crumble. ¡®What will be exposed today?¡¯ ¡®Will they claim I¡¯m a murderer again?¡¯

But if I were to admit to the things I have not done, I would be giving up on everyone who loved and supported the star Kim Soo Hyun.

What I did not do, I did not do. For everyone who keeps believing in me to this moment, I would like to clarify that. I¡¯m not asking everyone to believe what I¡¯m saying. I will prove these things."

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