As allegations surrounding actor Kim Soo Hyun’s past relationship with the late actress Kim Sae Ron continue to dominate headlines, public pressure is mounting for the star to personally speak out.

On March 27, following a second press conference held by Kim Sae Ron’s family where messages implying a romantic relationship while she was a minor were revealed Xports News released a searing editorial titled “Kim Soo Hyun, It’s Time to Speak Up”. The piece, authored by journalist Lee Ye Jin, argues that Kim Soo Hyun has now entered a “quagmire of rebuttals” and risks permanently damaging his career unless he steps forward with a clear and sincere statement.

A Scandal That Won’t Die Down

Since early March, suspicions that Kim Soo Hyun had dated Kim Sae Ron when she was underage have circulated online. Kim Soo Hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, initially denied any romantic involvement during Kim Sae Ron’s minor years and only acknowledged a relationship during her adulthood. However, newly released messages from 2016, when Kim Sae Ron was 15, show affectionate exchanges.

In one message, Kim Soo Hyun reportedly told Kim Sae Ron, “You’re so cute,” and responded to a heart emoji with, “Do it for real next time.” In others, he asked, “When can I fall asleep holding you?” and commented that such a moment would give him “sweet dreams.”

These disclosures were accompanied by a handwritten letter Kim Sae Ron allegedly penned in 2024, reflecting on a 5~6 year relationship and expressing deep emotional pain.

Silence No Longer an Option

Despite the mounting evidence, Kim Soo Hyun has yet to personally comment. All statements thus far have been issued through his agency, which maintains that the relationship only occurred after Kim Sae Ron became an adult.

However, as Xports News points out, in the entertainment industry, moral responsibility often weighs heavier than legal liability. The article notes, “The public is not only questioning what is lawful, but what is right. In this business, moral missteps can be career-ending even if they’re not crimes.”

The outlet argues that Kim Soo Hyun’s current strategy remaining silent behind his agency is no longer viable. “His explanations are vague. He denies the claims but lacks compelling evidence. At this point, he must speak for himself.”

A Career on the Line

The consequences have already started to hit. Kim Soo Hyun’s fan meeting in Taiwan has been canceled. His upcoming drama “Knock-Off” has been delayed indefinitely, and his scenes in “Good Day” are reportedly being cut.

Xports News warns that this may be Kim Soo Hyun’s last chance to salvage public trust, stating, “Without a decisive statement or proof, he will miss the final golden moment to turn things around.”

As Kim Sae Ron’s family continues to share new claims—and the online discourse shows no signs of slowing—one thing is clear: the public no longer wants filtered press releases or vague denials. They want Kim Soo Hyun to face the controversy head-on. It is as the editorial bluntly concludes, “Kim Soo Hyun, it’s time to open your mouth.”