Embattled South Korean superstar Kim Soo Hyun has personally addressed a growing scandal about the nature of his relationship with late actress Kim Sae-ron for the first time, in a closely watched saga that has roiled the country’s entertainment industry.

Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun has strongly denied allegations that he groomed and dated the late Netflix star Kim Sae-ron when she was a minor.

At a surprise press conference, Kim Soo-hyun denied claims he groomed Kim Sae-ron, who died by suicide in February.

At the centre of the controversy are two allegations: that Kim Soo-hyun dated Kim Sae-ron when she was 15 - a minor - and that his agency pressured her to repay a loan she owed him. The scandal has shocked South Korea and its entertainment industry - and has generated a backlash against Kim Soo-Hyun,

South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun on Monday denied allegations that he dated the actress Kim Sae-ron when she was underage, breaking down in tears as he said he could not "admit what is not true." Brands including Prada have cut ties with the actor amid the controversy over his relationship with Kim Sae-ron,

Korean actor, Kim Soo-hyun admit say e bin date di late 24-year-old actress, Kim Sae-ron for one emotional press conference.