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KIM SOO-HYUN

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South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun on Monday (March 31) denied allegations that he dated deceased actress Kim Sae-ron when she was underaged, saying in tears that he could not &quot;admit what is not true.&quot;Brands including Prada have cut ties with the actor amid the controversy over his relationship with Kim Sae-ron, who was found dead in February in a suspected suicide. She was 24.The 37-year-old actor said he dated Kim Sae-ron five years ago for about a year, but not when she was underaged, and that a YouTube exposé released earlier this month cited testimonies and evidence that were false, including screenshots of messages that could not be from the actress.Kim Sae-ron was born in 2000. The age of consent in South Korea is 16.Lawyers representing Kim Soo-hyun and his agency said on Monday they had sued people involved in the YouTube exposé for a total of 12 billion won ($8.15 million) in damages, and reported them to the authorities for defamation and violation of the information protection act.A lawyer representing the relatives of Kim Sae-ron could not be immediately reached for comment.Kim Soo-hyun rose to fame in South Korea and China over his role in hit South Korean drama series &quot;My Love from the Star&quot; and &quot;Queen of Tears.&quot;

The 37-year-old actor said he dated Kim Sae-ron five years ago for about a year, but not when she was underaged.

The 37-year-old actor said he dated Kim Sae-ron five years ago for about a year, but not when she was underaged.

WATCH: Emotional Kim Soo-hyun denies underage dating accusation

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WATCH: Emotional Kim Soo-hyun denies underage dating accusation

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Published March 31, 2025 11:44 PM PHT

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