The release follows recent claims by Kim Sae Ron’s family, who accused Kim Soo Hyun of maintaining a relationship with her since she was a minor—an allegation his agency, Gold Medalist, strongly denies. In an earlier statement, the agency acknowledged the relationship but insisted it only began after Kim Sae Ron reached adulthood.

Actor Kim Soo-hyun is facing backlash amid an escalating dispute with the family of the late actor Kim Sae-ron, who was found dead at her home last month. The bereaved family alleges that the two had been in a romantic relationship since Kim Sae-ron was a minor,

The resurfacing of journalist Kim Yong Ho’s past reports on Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron’s alleged relationship, along with new claims from Kim Sae Ron’s mother, adds fuel to the ongoing controversy.