New Delhi, April 3 -- South Korean actor Kim Soo-Hyun has become the subject of intense scrutiny and mockery following his emotional press conference on March 31, where he addressed his relationship with late actress Kim Sae-Ron.

South Korea's highest-paid actor spent approximately 30 minutes reading a prepared statement, frequently breaking down in tears while dressed in a formal black suit. During the conference, he denied dating Sae-Ron when she was a "minor", insisting their relationship only began in 2019 when she was 19 and he was 31.

Soo-Hyun explained his previous denial of their relationship, stating that as the lead actor ofQueen Of Tears, he couldn't publicly confirm their past romance when rumours surfaced in March 2024, as ...