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Did Kim Soo-hyun 'two-time' Kim Sae-ron with another actor during his military service? Here's what we know

Reportedly, Kim Soo-hyun and the actor parted ways in 2019 just before his discharge from the South Korean military.

Updated on: Apr 27, 2025, 14:42:19 IST
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Kim Soo-hyun, who is already amid a row for allegedly dating a minor, was reportedly in a relationship with another actor during his military service. Korea Times, citing Money Today, reported that Soo-hyun dated the actor, who was a K-pop idol group member, "from around 2016 to 2019". They were labelmates at the same agency. (Also Read | Kim Soo-hyun's entire footage from South Korean show removed amid Kim Sae-ron row)

Did Kim Soo-hyun date another actor in 2019?

Kim Soo-hyun is embroiled in controversy over his relationship with actor Kim Sae-ron, who was found dead in February. (REUTERS) (REUTERS)
Kim Soo-hyun is embroiled in controversy over his relationship with actor Kim Sae-ron, who was found dead in February. (REUTERS) (REUTERS)

Reportedly, Kim Soo-hyun and the actor parted ways in 2019 just before his discharge from the South Korean military. The report quoted a source, "The relationship between Kim Soo-hyun and the actress was an open secret in the entertainment industry. I heard that Kim often sent letters to her during his military service."

Another source said, "The exact starting point of their relationship is unclear, but it is certain that they dated between 2017 and 2019, when Kim was serving in the military." His agency, Gold Medalist, has not issued any statement regarding the rumour. Soo-hyun enlisted in the military in October 2017 and was discharged in July 2019.

All about Kim Soo-hyun row

Soo-hyun is facing heat from Sae-ron's family amid claims that he was in a relationship with her when she was just 15, and that his agency, Gold Medalist, forced her to repay a debt prior to her death. Sae-ron was found dead at her home in Seoul on February 16. She was 24. He is best known for shows such as It's Okay to Not Be Okay, My Love from the Star and Queen of Tears.

 
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