PRADA has also decided to part ways with Kim Soo Hyun.

According to Herald POP on March 14, the luxury fashion brand has officially ended its contract with Kim Soo Hyun. The decision was reportedly made after serious discussions, considering the gravity of the situation.

Kim Soo Hyun has been under fire following allegations that he was in a relationship with the late Kim Sae Ron since she was a minor. As the controversy grows, brands that previously worked with him have been cutting ties one after another.

Some companies have announced that they will not be renewing their contracts, while others have already started removing his promotional images. PRADA also appears to have taken action to protect its brand reputation.

Meanwhile, Kim Soo Hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, has denied the allegations in a lengthy statement. They stressed that Kim Soo Hyun is suffering from severe psychological distress and clarified that he only dated the late Kim Sae Ron for two years after both had reached adulthood.

With the controversy still unfolding, many are watching closely to see how it will affect Kim Soo Hyun’s career moving forward.

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Kim Soo Hyun has admitted to dating the late Kim Sae Ron but strongly denies that their relationship began when she was a minor.

On March 14, Kim Soo Hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, released a statement saying, “Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron dated from the summer of 2019, after she became an adult, until the fall of 2020.” They emphasized, “The claim that he was in a relationship with her when she was a minor is not true.”

The agency also clarified that the photos of the two, which were revealed by Garo Sero Research Institute (Gaseyeon) and Kim Sae Ron herself, were taken in 2020 when she was already of legal age.

Regarding the legal implications of the allegations, lawyer Lee Go Eun appeared on YTN News to discuss whether Kim Soo Hyun could face charges if it were proven that he had been in a relationship with Kim Sae Ron when she was underage.

When asked about the possibility of legal punishment, Lee explained, “Under the law revised in May 2020, any physical relationship with a minor under the age of 16, even with consent, could lead to serious charges.”

However, she pointed out a key legal detail, saying, “Before the 2020 revision, the law applied only to minors under 13 years old. Since Kim Sae Ron was 15 in 2015, the legal framework at the time does not classify her as a protected minor in this context.”

Lee concluded, “Given the laws in place at the time, it seems difficult for Kim Soo Hyun to face legal consequences.”

She further added, “For any case to proceed against him, there would need to be clear evidence of more than just dating. Based on what is currently known, holding him legally accountable may be challenging.”

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