Actor Kim Soo Hyun is under firing criticism after continuing with scheduled broadcasts amid allegations that he dated the late Kim Sae Ron when she was a minor. According to the broadcasting industry on the 14th, Kim Soo Hyun attended a recording of MBC’s variety show ‘Good Day’ held in Seoul at around 2 PM the previous day. Though he initially informed that he couldn’t attend due to a conflicting schedule after the controversy escalated, he appeared at the recording site.
The production team stated, “The shooting proceeded with a minimized schedule.” Following this news, numerous critical posts were uploaded to the viewers’ board demanding Kim Soo Hyun’s resignation, with comments like “Request for Kim Soo Hyun’s withdrawal,” “Kim Soo Hyun is disgusting,” “Is he in his right mind?” and “Does the public broadcaster not care about its viewers?”
Some viewers also criticized PD Kim Tae Ho, who is in charge of directing the program, questioning his decision to involve someone embroiled in controversy. They expressed intent to boycott the program eternally.
Meanwhile, allegations have emerged that Kim Soo Hyun was in a relationship with Kim Sae Ron from 2015, when she was a minor, for six years. Photos and text messages reportedly sent by Kim Sae Ron to Kim Soo Hyun, as well as a handwritten letter to her, have been released. Kim Soo Hyun’s side stated they would release a clear statement with evidence next week.