Garo Sero Institute Raises Allegation of an Underage Relationship Between Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron
Garo Sero Institute, citing statements from Kim Sae-ron's family, alleged that Kim Soo-hyun had been in a long-term relationship with Kim Sae-ron beginning while she was a minor. Gold Medalist rejected the allegation the same day and said it was considering legal action.
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- '故 김새론 교제 의혹' 김수현, 다음주 입장 발표…"사실관계 바로 잡겠다"SBS 연예뉴스KONews article
- [한눈에이슈] 故 김새론 미성년자 때부터 김수현과 6년 열애 유족 주장과 김수현 측 반박KBS NewsKOVideo
- Kim Soo-hyun's Side Denies Dating Rumor Involving the Late Kim Sae-ron as Clearly FalseYonhap News AgencyKONews article
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Kim Soo-hyun–Kim Sae-ron Underage-Dating Allegations and the Garo Sero Institute Legal Dispute
This issue tracks the public dispute and legal proceedings that followed the 2025 death of actress Kim Sae-ron, after her family and the YouTube channel Garo Sero Institute alleged that actor Kim Soo-hyun had dated her while she was a minor. Kim Soo-hyun's side said the two had dated only after Kim Sae-ron became an adult and denied the allegation that their relationship began while she was a minor. Criminal complaints, civil lawsuits and investigations into recordings and messaging records presented during the dispute followed. Kim Se-ui, head of Garo Sero Institute, was later detained and indicted on charges including disseminating allegedly false information about Kim Soo-hyun. In 2026, police declined to refer Kim Soo-hyun for prosecution on alleged Child Welfare Act violations and false accusation due to insufficient evidence, after which he resumed official activities through overseas advertising and television appearances.
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