He released a new photo.
YouTuber Lee Jin Ho has stirred the pot yet again by expressing his concerns about the relationship between actor Kim Soo Hyun and the late Kim Sae Ron. During his video released on May 27, 2025, he unveiled a photo suggesting that the two were indeed a couple, raising eyebrows and igniting speculation.
In his analysis, Lee compared an image shared by the controversial channel Garo Sero Research Institute with another photo that was snapped on the same day. He clarified some misconceptions, stating, “Contrary to what some assume, this photo was taken after Kim Sae Ron became an adult,” using the iPhone 11 in the picture as evidence; the device was launched in September 2019.
Previously, Garo Sero had claimed that Kim Soo Hyun dated Kim Sae Ron while she was still underage, which triggered a wave of commentary online. Fans noted that the hat Kim Soo Hyun sported in the photo was released back in 2016, adding to the intrigue and doubts surrounding their timeline.
Interestingly, Kim Soo Hyun himself has confessed to dating Kim Sae Ron for about a year, asserting that their relationship blossomed only after she turned of legal age—specifically from the summer of 2019 to fall 2020.
As the story unfolds, it’s worth mentioning that on May 19, 2025, authorities revealed they are currently looking into ten legal complaints connected to the situation—seven from Kim Soo Hyun’s camp and three from Kim Sae Ron’s. More updates are anticipated as this drama continues to develop.
