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Last Updated: April 09, 2025, 11:24 IST
Controversy Surrounds Actor Kim Soo Hyun Amid Allegations
Recently, South Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun faced serious allegations regarding his relationship with the late actress Kim Sae Ron, which reportedly took place when she was a minor.
In response to these allegations, Kim Soo Hyun held a press conference to clarify his stance. The situation has also prompted legislative action in South Korea, as the National Assembly is currently examining a proposal known as the Kim Soo Hyun Prevention Act. This legislative proposal has quickly garnered significant public interest, with over 50,000 signatures collected in under a month, leading it to be sent to the appropriate parliamentary committee for review.
The committee now has a period of 90 days to assess whether the proposal warrants discussion in the National Assembly. This review will determine if further action will be taken regarding the petition and its contents.
Overview of the Kim Soo Hyun Prevention Act
The Kim Soo Hyun Prevention Act aims to increase the age of consent in South Korea from 16 to 19 years. Currently, while individuals in South Korea are recognized as adults at 19, the age of consent remains significantly lower. The proposed legislation seeks to classify sexual acts with minors aged 13 to 16 as rape, while also enhancing penalties for such offenses. Furthermore, it advocates for more severe consequences for violations of consent laws, proposing a minimum of two years imprisonment for molestation and five years for rape, contrasting with the current penalties that mainly consist of fines.
Details of the Allegations Against Kim Soo Hyun
Kim Soo Hyun has been specifically accused of engaging in a romantic relationship with Kim Sae Ron when she was underage. The actress’s family has brought forward various allegations linking him to this relationship. During his press conference, Kim Soo Hyun responded to these claims, asserting, “I’ll address the biggest concern—I did not date the deceased when she was a minor. We dated five years ago for about a year, long before Queen of Tears aired.”
He further explained that the reason for not publicly confirming their relationship earlier was due to his responsibilities as the lead actor of the drama “Queen of Tears,” emphasizing the potential repercussions it could have for the show’s cast and crew. Additionally, he refuted allegations that his agency had pressured Sae Ron regarding her financial situation, stating, “Aside from the fact that we were both actors, we were simply an ordinary couple who broke up over time.”
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