Amid Kim Sae Ron controversy, Kim Soo Hyun wins court battle? Where is the Queen of Tears star now?

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Is Kim Soo Hyun’s career ended?

Despite not giving on-screen appearances in 2025, Kim Soo Hyun has been grabbing people’s attention for reasons fans might not expect. The Queen of Tears star has been accused of dating Kim Sae Ron when she was a minor. Family claims that Soo Hyun has shared a romantic relationship with Sae Ron when she was just 15 years old and he was 27.

What are the problems faced by Soo Hyun in his career?

The year 2025 has been the toughest for the Korean star as Kim Soo Hyun has been facing several lawsuits. His high-budget Disney+ series Knock Off was halted amid the controversy. Kim Soo Hyun has lost many brand deals, including the luxurious global brand Prada.

What did Garo Sero’s video claim about Soo Hyun?

Kim Soo Hyun’s controversy began after a YouTube channel, Garo Sero Institute, released a video featuring a woman who claimed to be Kim Sae Ron’s aunt. She accused Soo Hyun of dating Sae Ron when she was underage and having a six-year-long relationship.

Kim Soo Hyun’s press conference

However, Kim Soo Hyun made a public appearance, sharing his side of the story. In the press conference, Kim Soo Hyun was caught fighting tears while admitting his relationship with Kim Sae Ron. However, he denied dating while she was underage.

Kim Soo Hyun, Kim Sae Ron leaked chats and photos

Kim Soo Hyun has also filed lawsuits against Kim Sae Ron’s family and Garo Sero’s chief, Kim Se Ui, for leaking private chats, photos, and video, and also fabricating the audio clip to present a wrong image of Kim Soo Hyun in public eyes. He filed a defamation case after the whistleblower admitted the use of AI in Soo Hyun’s case.

Did Kim Soo Hyun win the case?

In the same vein, Seoul court has reportedly ruled in his favour, issuing a provisional order to seize Kim Se Ui’s assets to repair the actor’s damage. The court’s decision marks a legal victory for the Queen of Tears stars. However, further investigation in the case has been carried out.

What is Kim Soo Hyun doing now?

Despite the controversy, Kim Soo Hyun remains one of the most prominent figures of the South Korean industry. He is on the highest-paid actors’ list. Soo Hyun has been focused on restoring his public image by clearing the accusations against him.