'King of tears' Kim Soo Hyun gets trolled for denying dating Kim Sae Ron as a minor | WATCH

South Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun was subjected to a backlash following his tearful press conference over the death of his former girlfriend Kim Sae Ron, who died on February 16, 2025 [1]. Kim's tearful confession riled up social media, with netizens accusing him of acting out an "Oscar-worthy performance."

Netizens bash Kim Soo Hyun's emotional outburst

Social media users were quick to slam Kim's emotional outburst, with some referring to it as a "publicity stunt." One X user wrote, "Bro thinks this is Queen of Tears Season 2 or what? Do we look dumb enough to take his crocodile tears seriously?"

Fans defend Kim Soo Hyun

Although most of the reactions were against him, a few fans came to the rescue of Kim. One fan remarked, "Hope you won't sympathize with him only after he takes his own life, as you did with Kim Sae Ron!"

Kim Soo Hyun clarifies relationship timeline

During the press conference, Kim denied allegations that he dated Sae Ron while she was still a minor. He insisted, "I'll talk about the biggest issue I never dated the deceased when she was young. We started dating five years ago for about a year or so, well before Queen of Tears was released." Despite his explanation, public opinion is still split, with many doubting the sincerity of his emotional breakdown.