Actor Kim Soo Hyun is facing increased tension with his international fan base due to allegations of involvement with Kim Sae Ron when she was a minor. Overseas fans, who are sensitive towards issues of underage sexual misconduct, have expressed outrage early on.

Videos of Kim Soo Hyun's standees and posters being removed from various places started circulating online on the 16th. One video depicted a person, presumably a hospital staff member, taking down a Kim Soo Hyun standee in a hospital, accompanied by the comment "Collecting trash in the hospital."

The response on international social media platforms has been strong, with a fan account boasting 430,000 followers posting a goodbye message to the actor, expressing disappointment. In China, where Kim Soo Hyun had a substantial fan following, fan cafes have been closed, and critical posts about him are circulating on Weibo.

Allegations have surfaced that Kim Soo Hyun was involved with Kim Sae Ron when she was 16 years old from 2016, spanning six years. Kim Soo Hyun has denied these accusations, claiming their relationship only began in 2019 when Kim Sae Ron turned 19. However, Kim Sae Ron's family has disputed his claims, labeling them false and demanding an official apology.