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Kim Soo-hyun Denies Dating Late Actor Kim Sae-ron While She Was Underage in Emotional Press Conference: ‘I Can’t Admit to Something I Didn’t Do’


Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun made an appearance at a press conference Monday, denying allegations that he dated actress Kim Sae-ron when she was a minor.

“I can’t admit to something I didn’t do,” the 37-year-old star declared through tears, , addressing the controversy that has rocked the Korean entertainment industry since Kim Sae-ron’s apparent suicide in February. The controversy erupted when a YouTube channel published videos and photos allegedly documenting a six-year relationship beginning when Kim Sae-ron was 15. The scandal has significantly impacted Kim’s career, with brands including Prada and Korean cosmetics company Dinto ending their partnerships with the actor.

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