Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron were in a relationship. However, the former actor’s agency denied alleged involvement in Kim Sae Ron’s financial struggle and death.

Kim Soo Hyun 's agency, GOLDMEDALIST, has issued a detailed statement addressing the ongoing controversy surrounding the actor's past relationship with the late actress, Kim Sae Ron. The statement, released on March 14, 2025, comes earlier than the agency's previously announced timeline for a response.

After confirming that they were in a relationship, Kim Soo-hyun refuted the allegations that he dismissed Kim Sae-ron’s call for help over a debt connected to a drunk driving incident (DUI) that the late actress was involved in.