Kim Soo-hyun’s Controversial Presence Blurred in TXT’s Latest Episode
Recent online chatter has ignited over an incident in the latest episode of TXT’s show, Fave’s Fave, during which Kim Soo-hyun’s image was allegedly obscured. The premiere of the second season aired on April 10, 2025, on PIXID’s YouTube channel, featuring fellow TXT member Beomgyu as a guest. The episode focused on the duo’s involvement in a drama club, where they shared insights about various aspects of K-dramas, including notable actors and character portrayals.
Within the club setup, life-sized posters of acclaimed actors such as IU, Lee Hye-ri, and Park Bo-gum were prominently displayed on each seat. However, fans quickly noticed that one actor’s image was completely blurred, leading to widespread speculation that it was indeed Kim Soo-hyun. This blurring extended to instances during a presentation when the actor’s likeness was featured, leaving viewers in intrigue.
Reactions from Fans and Speculation Surrounding the Edits
Online discussions revealed a consensus among netizens who believed that Kim Soo-hyun had been deliberately edited from the episode due to his involvement in a highly publicized underage dating scandal linked to the late actress Kim Sae-ron. Social media was abuzz with approval for the show’s production team’s decision to refrain from featuring the popular actor, often referred to as the “Queen of Tears.”Fans expressed their delighted reactions, with many voicing their support of the choice not to showcase Soo-hyun’s face.
“AS THEY SHOULD,”a fan mentioned.
“I’m gonna blame him for the lateness of the release because the staff had to blur him out every single scene,”a user added.
“THEY FCKING BLURRED OUT KIM SOOHYUN ON SOOBIN’S MY FAVE’S FAVE, I CANT BREATHEEEEE,”another netizen shared.
The overwhelming feedback from fans indicated satisfaction with PIXID’s approach regarding Kim Soo-hyun’s participation. Viewers noted that his image was not visible at all during the episode.
“I noticed this too while watching; I thought they blurred all the actors cutouts but no, it’s just him (good job Pixid),”a fan commented.
“Kim Soohyun’s face is blurred here on TXT’s content (mind you this episode came out before the scandal broke out), media outlets worldwide should consider blurring his face to discourage support for that individual once and for all,”another observer pointed out.
“This one killed me. They edited the timeline and only included the Kim Jiwon poster for Queen of Tears, completely erasing any reference to him,”a fan concluded.
Insights on Kim Soo-hyun’s Allegations and Recent Developments
Continuing into the controversy surrounding Kim Soo-hyun, allegations surfaced on March 10 from the YouTube channel Garosero Research Institute, which claimed that Kim Soo-hyun had been involved in a relationship with Kim Sae-ron when she was a minor, purportedly lasting around six years. The channel provided what they claimed to be evidence, including messages, letters, and photographs exchanged between the two celebrities.
Tragically, Kim Sae-ron, aged 24, was found deceased in her home on February 16, 2025, with authorities ruling the cause of death as suicide. In the wake of these allegations, Kim Soo-hyun experienced severe backlash, leading to the loss of several high-profile endorsement deals, including those with brands like PRADA and Shinhan Bank.
On March 31, 2025, the actor held a press conference to address these claims, categorically denying all accusations from the YouTube channel and the public statements made by Kim Sae-ron’s aunt.
Following this event, Kim Soo-hyun’s legal representatives announced the filing of both civil and criminal lawsuits against those involved in spreading the allegations, including the YouTuber and Kim Sae-ron’s aunt, in an effort to clear his name and reveal the truth.