Was 'Queen of Tears' actor Kim Soo-hyun dating Kim Sae-ron, who died by suicide?

South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun, known for his performance in popular Kdramas like ‘It’s Okay to Not Be Okay’ and ‘Queen of Tears’ is now at the centre of a dating controversy. The 24-year-old actress died by suicide earlier this year Kim Sae-ron’s aunt claimed that the Korean actress began dating Kim Soo-hyun in 2015 when she was just 15, while he was 27. As social media buzzes with speculations, here’s a closer look at how Kim Soo-hyun became entangled in Kim Sae-ron’s tragic case and the controversy surrounding their alleged relationship. The scandal The controversy erupted on March 10 when Garosero Research Institute, a YouTube channel run by former MBC reporter-turned-YouTuber Kim Se-ui, released a video alleging that the late actress Kim Sae-ron had been in a long-term secret relationship with Kim Soo-hyun. pic.twitter.com/H9xq99Wlhm — Kdramazonein March 10, 2025 However, Garosero Research Institute countered by releasing an alleged text message from Kim Sae-ron to Kim Soo-hyun after she received a legal notice demanding repayment.