Embattled South Korean superstar Kim Soo Hyun has personally addressed a growing scandal about the nature of his relationship with late actress Kim Sae-ron for the first time, in a closely watched saga that has roiled the country’s entertainment industry.

At a surprise press conference, Kim Soo-hyun denied claims he groomed Kim Sae-ron, who died by suicide in February.

Kim Soo Hyun’s legal representatives have responded to the allegations and media content released by YouTube channel Garo Sero Institute, also known as HoverLab Inc., regarding his alleged past relationship with the late Kim Sae Ron during her minor years.

South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun broke down in tears while denying allegations that he dated actress Kim Sae-ron when she was underage.

At the centre of the controversy are two allegations: that Kim Soo-hyun dated Kim Sae-ron when she was 15 - a minor - and that his agency pressured her to repay a loan she owed him. The scandal has shocked South Korea and its entertainment industry - and has generated a backlash against Kim Soo-Hyun,

South Korean star Kim Soo-hyun on Monday denied allegations that he had a relationship with the late actor Kim Sae-ron when she was a minor, addressing the controversy in an emotional press conference in Seoul.