The past few days have been a whirlwind in the South Korean entertainment industry following a shocking exposé by the late Kim Sae-ron’s aunt. She made startling claims, accusing actor Kim Soo-hyun of being linked to the actress’s death. According to her, the two allegedly began dating when Kim Sae-ron was 15 and Kim Soo-hyun was 27, with their relationship reportedly lasting six years.
Amid the swirling controversy, numerous photographs allegedly showcasing Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron’s relationship have surfaced online. Let’s take a closer look at the intimate images released so far.
Instagram Post
On March 24, 2024, Kim Sae-ron shared a photo with Kim Soo-hyun, which quickly went viral, igniting relationship rumors and drawing backlash against her. Just days later, on March 27, 2024, Kim Sae-ron told media outlets that she would not be making any comments about the photo, which she had since deleted from her Instagram.
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Cheek Kiss
Korean news outlets obtained photos of Kim Soo-hyun kissing Kim Sae-ron’s cheek, which surfaced after the damning exposé went viral on March 10, 2025.
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Another Selfie
On March 12, a photo of Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron began circulating online. In the image, the pair appear to be leaning in for a kiss, further fueling speculation about their alleged relationship.
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Another Cheek Kiss
On March 12, Garo Sero Institute unveiled more evidence, including a never-before-seen photo of Kim Soo-hyun kissing Kim Sae-ron on the cheek, intensifying the controversy surrounding the pair.
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Cheek to Cheek
On March 13, Garo Sero Institute revealed additional photos. One newly surfaced image appears to have been taken on the same day as the previously released cheek kiss selfie, adding more fuel to the ongoing speculation.
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Photos from the military
Not just these photos, on March 12, Garo Sero Institute leaked several photos that Kim Soo-hyun allegedly sent to Kim Sae-ron during his military enlistment. The actor began his service in October 2017, and the photos were reportedly shared between 2017 and 2018. At the time, Kim Sae-ron would have been 17 or 18 years old.
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