South Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun faces increased scrutiny as Chinese netizens question the accuracy of his agency’s timeline concerning his relationship with the late actress Kim Sae Ron.

The controversy involving Kim Soo-hyun and the late Kim Sae-ron has opened a Pandora's box of issues within the entertainment industry, from age-gap relationships to the treatment of disgraced celebrities.

According to a report by Koreaboo, Kim Sae Ron’s mother urged Kim Soo Hyun to publicly acknowledge their alleged underage relationship and issue an apology. She also called on GoldMedalist to admit to manipulating the media over the past three years by denying any romantic involvement between the two.