Actor Byeon Woo Seok has opened up about how his relationship with senior actor Kim Soo Hyun deepened after their touching moment at the AAA 2024.

2024 has undoubtedly been the year of Byeon Woo Seok. With his starring role in the popular tvN drama Lovely Runner, Byeon Woo Seok captured the hearts of viewers, creating an explosive trend that swept across the home screens.

At the 9th Asia Artist Awards (AAA 2024) in Bangkok, Thailand, Byeon Woo Seok ended the year on an incredible high, taking home a total of 6 prestigious awards!

He won the grand prize, Actor of the Year, as well as the AAA Popularity Award, AAA Asian Celebrity Award, Best Artist Award, Best Couple Award, and Best OST Award—talk about a clean sweep!

Now starting 2025 with plenty of momentum, Byeon Woo Seok met with Star News on January 22 in their Jongno, Seoul office to talk about his growing bond with his senior, Kim Soo Hyun.

The two actors made headlines at the AAA 2024 ceremony when they shared an unexpectedly cute moment together, whispering and laughing as they exchanged words backstage.

Byeon Woo Seok couldn’t hide his admiration for Kim Soo Hyun, revealing, “Kim Soo Hyun has always been a senior I’ve looked up to. I’ve always thought, 'I want to be like him.' Meeting him at AAA 2024 was a dream come true."

He added, "Even though it was brief, having a chance to talk to him made me realize just how amazing he is. I already admired him, but now, I admire him even more”.

When asked what makes Kim Soo Hyun so charming, Byeon Woo Seok replied, “His acting is powerful, especially with his eyes. He has great depth in his performances, and he’s incredibly handsome. I’m a fan of beautiful things, and Kim Soo Hyun definitely fits that description.”

Byeon Woo Seok also shared a behind-the-scenes moment from AAA 2024, revealing that he worked out alongside Kim Soo Hyun and fellow actor Ahn Bo Hyun.

“It wasn’t planned,” Byeon Woo Seok said, “but when I went to the gym in the morning, Kim Soo Hyun was already there working out. It shows just how seriously these top stars take care of themselves.”

After AAA 2024, Kim Soo Hyun publicly shared his feelings about their relationship, telling a fan, “Now, we’ve become two people who like each other”. Byeon Woo Seok responded warmly, saying, “When I talked to him, I could feel our energies connecting. I think we’ll get closer in the future.”

The special bond between Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Soo Hyun is one fans will be watching closely as it continues to develop.

The AAA, hosted by Star News, has been a major highlight for global fans since its launch in 2016 as Korea’s first integrated awards ceremony for both actors and singers.

Each year, it captivates audiences with star-studded performances and new, exciting stages, solidifying its place as the world’s top awards ceremony.

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Actor Kim Soo Hyun's dedicated fanbase is taking action against online hate and false rumors aimed at damaging his reputation.

On April 22nd, the Kim Soo Hyun Fan Union (comprising Daum Cafe Yukaris and DC Inside Kim Soo Hyun Gallery) released a statement announcing they are working to file criminal charges against those spreading harmful slander about the actor.

Their lawyer, Yang Tae Young from Law Firm Siwoo, revealed that they plan to take legal action as soon as this week, filing a formal complaint at the Seoul Seongbuk Police Station. According to the fan union, these online users are violating the Information and Communication Network Act by spreading malicious defamation.

While defamation cases can be pursued by third parties, unlike insults which require the victim to act, the fan union is determined to protect Kim Soo Hyun's reputation. They stated, "This is a voluntary movement to defend the actor’s rights and maintain a healthy fan culture. We won’t tolerate personal attacks disguised as freedom of speech and will take action without hesitation."

The fan union also emphasized that this effort is not just limited to South Korea. International fans have joined the movement, showing support for the cause. The union has gathered solid evidence, including harmful comments, manipulated images, and false posts made over the past few months.

In a related move, Kim Soo Hyun's agency, Gold Medalist, filed a separate report with the authorities on April 15th, condemning the continuous spread of baseless rumors and unverified claims that have been damaging to the actor’s image. They also filed a defamation lawsuit.

This all stems from claims made by the family of late actress Kim Sae Ron, starting in March. Through the Garoseero Research Institute YouTube channel, they alleged that Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron were in a relationship from November 2015 (when Kim Sae Ron was a minor) until July 2021. They presented supposed evidence such as handwritten letters Kim Soo Hyun allegedly sent to Kim Sae Ron during his military service and a photo of Kim Soo Hyun kissing Kim Sae Ron on the cheek.

In response, Kim Soo Hyun's agency clarified on March 14th that the actor only began a relationship with Kim Sae Ron after she became an adult, from the summer of 2019 to the fall of 2020. Kim Soo Hyun also addressed the rumors directly during a press conference on March 31st, stating, "I did not date Kim Sae Ron when she was a minor."

The situation continues to unfold, with fans and the actor taking a firm stance against the damaging rumors.

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