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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Entertainment
Ria Pathak

Full List of Brands That Dropped Kim Soo-hyun—And Why the Korean Actor Is Facing Backlash

Major brands continue to distance themselves from Korean actor Kim Soo hyun following allegations that he had a relationship with Kim Sae-ron when she was 15.

One of South Korea's most beloved and highest-paid actors, Kim Soo hyun, is currently at the centre of a scandal that has rocked his career and public image. Soo- hyun, widely celebrated for his roles in hit shows like My Love From the Star and It's Okay Not to Be Okay, is facing a public outage with many major brands breaking ties with him.

The controversy erupted after allegations emerged about a past dating history with actress Kim Sae-ron when she was just 15 years old, while he was 27. Sae-ron, who died by suicide last month, was allegedly involved with Soo-hyun at a very young age and reportedly owed him a big amount of money.

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