Embattled South Korean superstar Kim Soo Hyun has personally addressed a growing scandal about the nature of his relationship with late actress Kim Sae-ron for the first time, in a closely watched saga that has roiled the country’s entertainment industry.

At a surprise press conference, Kim Soo-hyun denied claims he groomed Kim Sae-ron, who died by suicide in February.

Kim Soo Hyun has publicly addressed the swirling controversy regarding his alleged relationship with late actress Kim Sae-ron, marking his first comments on the issue.

South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun broke down in tears while denying allegations that he dated actress Kim Sae-ron when she was underage.

South Korean star Kim Soo-hyun on Monday denied allegations that he had a relationship with the late actor Kim Sae-ron when she was a minor, addressing the controversy in an emotional press conference in Seoul.

South Korean A-list actor Kim Soo-hyun made an emotional appearance at a press conference Monday, vehemently denying allegations that he dated actress Kim Sae-ron when she was a minor. “I can’t admit to something I didn’t do,