Kim Soo Hyun turns to family for support amid mental health struggles over Kim Sae Ron dating scandal: 'Taking time to recover'
Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding Kim Soo Hyun's alleged 'underage' relationship with the late actress Kim Sae Ron, the actor is reportedly turning to his family for comfort. In the last few days, the actor has faced severe backlash and some major professional setbacks.
Kim Soo Hyun is seeking comfort with his family amid the ongoing controversy surrounding his past relationship with late actress Kim Sae Ron. The development comes after his agency has expressed concerns about his mental health, citing "extreme psychological distress" due to the scrutiny.
Kim Soo Hyun is taking 'time to recover' amid dating scandal
According to a source close to Kim Soo Hyun, the actor is currently residing with his family as he takes time to recover. The source told TV Report on March 19th, ¡°Kim Soo Hyun is currently staying with his family.¡± They continued, ¡°It¡¯s unclear whether he¡¯s with his cousin or father, but Kim Soo Hyun is taking time to recover by staying close to his family. The official statement from his agency, Gold Medalist, will only be released after cross-checking with Kim Soo Hyun.¡±
Kim Soo Hyun's mental health woes
Kim Soo Hyun's agency has claimed he's struggling with extreme psychological distress due to the ongoing controversy surrounding his past relationship with the late actress Kim Sae Ron. His agency stated that he's experiencing "extreme confusion and chaos" after being accused of contributing to Kim Sae Ron's tragic death.
The agency issued a formal statement on March 14, stating that Soo Hyun's mental health had deteriorated rapidly, prompting immediate measures to ensure his psychological safety.
This came after Soo Hyun was accused of dating Kim Sae Ron while she was a minor, which his agency denied, claiming that their relationship occurred when Kim Sae Ron was an adult.
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"In addition, after their Garosero Research Institute live broadcast ended on March 12, people in cars with cameras were waiting in the company¡¯s parking lot and across the building¡¯s main entrance," the statement added.
Major setback for Kim Soo Hyun
Kim Soo Hyun is facing significant professional setbacks amid the controversy surrounding his alleged involvement in the death of actress Kim Sae Ron. Several brands have cut ties with him, and the Korean reality show Good Day has removed scenes featuring the actor from their latest episode. His upcoming K-drama Knock Off is also at risk of cancellation, with rumours suggesting a delay or cancellation due to the ongoing scandal.
"Kim Soohyun may go bankrupt" trends on weibo as per Korean media outlet reports that if Disney+ sues him for breach of contract, he may face bankruptcy. The K drama "Knock off" with Jo Bo-Ah is a high-budget production with the series being an 18-EP drama divided into 2 seasons. pic.twitter.com/8W189k8ovO
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Disney Korea, the show's distributor, has yet to confirm the release schedule. Meanwhile, sponsors like Safety Zone Korea, led by CEO Park Ki Pyo, have expressed concern over the situation and will decide their stance once Disney makes a decision.
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