Did Kim Soo Hyun’s Scandal With Kim Sae Ron Really Ruin Queen of Tears: Fans Think So!

The controversy between Kim Soo Hyun and the late Kim Sae Ron is getting deeper with time. Now, many people online believe that the popular drama Queen of Tears became one of the biggest victims of this ongoing scandal. Let’s look at how it all started and what happened later.

How Kim Soo Hyun And Kim Sae Ron's Scandal Started

On March 25, 2024, Kim Sae Ron shocked everyone by posting a private selfie with Kim Soo Hyun on her social media. Even though she deleted the photo within three minutes, it spread quickly on the internet. Many people started talking about dating rumors between the two stars.

At that time, Kim Soo Hyun's agency, GOLDMEDALIST, immediately said that the picture was old and taken years ago when both actors were under the same company. But even after their statement, the rumors did not stop. Fans were worried that this scandal would hurt the drama Queen of Tears, where Kim Soo Hyun was acting with Kim Ji Won.

I skipped #QueenofTears ost in spotify. Will remove from my fav soon. Yeeeeeks kim soo hyun 🦠

— im4n🧋 (@Iman_n_h) April 8, 2025\

i literally just started watching #queenoftears and i’m starting to like it. but i don’t think i’d be able to watch kim soo hyun after today.

— 닝닝 ✨ (@yellowbelle) March 11, 2025

I hate the fact that I no longer can enjoy #queenoftears. Kim soohyun has ruin it for me. Poor my ji won. She must feel so disgusted.

— Elle (@Ellevieraaaa) March 17, 2025

How The Scandal Affected Queen of Tears

People criticized Kim Sae Ron heavily. They said she was careless and did not think about how her actions could harm others. Queen of Tears was not just any show. It was very special because it marked Kim Soo Hyun's return to TV after three years, since his last drama One Ordinary Day in 2021.

The timing of the scandal was very bad. It created a lot of negativity just when Queen of Tears needed full support and attention. Many people believed that the controversy made it harder for the drama to succeed the way it deserved.

In February 2025, the situation took a heartbreaking turn when Kim Sae Ron passed away. After her death, her family made serious accusations against Kim Soo Hyun and his agency. They said that he had dated Kim Sae Ron for six years, starting when she was still a minor. They also claimed that he made her pay heavy penalties after her 2022 DUI case.

Because of these accusations, Kim Soo Hyun faced huge criticism. He held a press conference where he admitted they had been in a relationship, but only for one year and after she became an adult. He said that denying their relationship back in 2024 was needed to protect the drama Queen of Tears and its team.

Public Reaction To Kim Soo Hyun’s Defense And Queen of Tears

However, many people were not happy with Kim Soo Hyun’s explanation. They felt that he talked too much about Queen of Tears instead of focusing on the serious allegations. Critics said it seemed like he was trying to gain sympathy by mentioning the drama’s struggles.

Still, some netizens supported Kim Soo Hyun. They said it was natural for him to worry about Queen of Tears because the scandal truly affected the drama’s promotions and the hard work of its team. According to them, protecting the project was a real concern.

Even today, when people talk about Queen of Tears, they often remember the controversy first. Although the drama was a big moment for Kim Soo Hyun, its success is now mixed with sadness and scandal. The show, once called his "big comeback," will always be linked with the painful story of Kim Sae Ron and the controversies that followed.