For the first time, Kim Soo-hyun acknowledges her relationship with Kim Sae-ron, rejects the label of "paedophile," and demands 12 billion won in compensation from her family.

During a press conference, Kim Soo-hyun responded to questions about his relationship with the late actor Kim Sae-ron. He disputed the claim that he cultivated Sae-ron and had a connection with her when she was a kid, although he did admit that he is a coward.In response to criticism about his associations with deceased stars Sulli and Kim Sae-ron, South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun held a press conference on Monday with his attorney, Kim Jong-bok. This was the first time he had discussed his claimed relationship with Kim Sae-ron when she was a minor in public. Sulli and Kim Sae-ron both committed suicide.Kim Soo-hyun apologized at the start of the news conference. "I apologize first," he said. I believe that a great number of individuals are suffering as a result of me. Additionally, I regret that the late actor [Kim Sae-ron] cannot find serenity in his final resting place. I think of myself as a coward. I've always been too focused on clinging to my possessions. I constantly feared loss and injury, ran away, and denied everything, so I couldn't even trust the goodwill that came my way.

I took so long to stand here today because of this.Kim Sae-ron was an adult when he dated her, according to Kim Soo-hyun. Kim Soo-hyun stated that he wants to offer his perspective and put an end to this "hell-like situation." While filming Queen of Tears, the actor said that he denied having a relationship with the deceased actor. "When [Kim Sae-ron] posted a picture of herself and me during Queen of Tears' airing, I was in the same situation," he stated. approximately four years prior to the drama airing, I had been dating her for approximately a year. However, I denied our relationship at the time. I am well aware that it is appropriate to criticize my decision.