Amidst rising controversy, South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun is expected to withdraw from the popular variety show Good Day, hosted by G-Dragon. This news, reported by Maeil Kyungjae on March 12, 2025, follows allegations of an inappropriate relationship with the late actress Kim Sae-ron during her teenage years. The filming for the show was completed on February 27, 2025, and discussions regarding Kim’s participation are ongoing, raising questions about necessary edits for the already-recorded episodes.
Following the tragic news of Kim Sae-ron’s reported suicide on February 16, 2025, public sentiment towards Kim Soo-hyun has shifted dramatically. Many fans on social media platforms have expressed relief at the notion of his removal from the show, asserting that he should face consequences for his alleged actions.
“What goes around comes around,”a fan stated.
“I can’t believe he’s actually facing consequences. I hope he never recovers from this. I don’t want to see his disgusting ass try to make a comeback in a few years,”a user commented.
“May the penetration of the international audience in K-dramas lead to his permanent removal from our screens,”another netizen remarked.
Fans have also rallied for Disney+ to sever ties with Kim Soo-hyun regarding his role in the upcoming drama Knock-Off. They argue that the actor’s alleged actions merit immediate professional repercussions.
“For the longest time, I’ve disliked this guy. Watching him on Good Day made me grow fond of him, only to realize my gut instincts were valid,”a fan wrote.
“It’s time to edit him out of the show. This backlash is long overdue,”another netizen commented.
As public outrage mounts, many fans voiced their desire to distance Kim Soo-hyun from his contemporaries, including stars like Im Si-wan and Hwang Kwang-hee.
“He deserves to experience the pain that’s been inflicted on others. Karma is real,”a user reacted.
“Everyone cheered at the news! Keep this peculiar man away from the rest of the cast at all costs!”a fan exclaimed.
“It’s not enough! He exploited that girl, and people need to understand how serious this is. His actions have caused lasting harm,”another netizen conveyed.
Latest Developments in the Allegations Against Kim Soo-hyun
Recently, Kim Soo-hyun found himself at the center of controversy regarding his alleged relationship with Kim Sae-ron during her minor years. According to allegations presented by the YouTube channel Garosero Research Institute on March 10, 2025, the two purportedly started dating when Kim Sae-ron was 15 or 16, and Kim was 27. Their relationship was said to have lasted from November 19, 2015, to July 7, 2021.
Additionally, the YouTube channel accused Kim Soo-hyun’s agency, GOLD MEDALIST, of mishandling Kim Sae-ron’s DUI case and demanded compensation for the ordeal. Reports indicate that the agency had already paid around 700 million KRW related to the DUI incident in 2022, but later sought repayment from Kim Sae-ron.
In response to the allegations, GOLD MEDALIST has denied any wrongdoing. However, the Garosero Research Institute has since revealed additional supposed evidence, including intimate photographs and correspondence between the two. As a result of the turmoil, several brands previously associated with Kim Soo-hyun, such as K-beauty brand Dinto, have halted their partnerships, while others like K2 Korea have removed promotional images featuring the actor from their platforms.