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.

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.

Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun has strongly denied allegations that he groomed and dated the late Netflix star Kim Sae-ron when she was a minor.