On March 27, Hoverlab (Garosero Research Institute) released alleged messages exchanged between Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron back in 2016 when Kim Sae Ron was merely 15 years old. The YouTube channel claimed these messages hinted at a romantic involvement between the two, offering them as proof contrary to Kim Soo Hyun's denial of dating Kim Sae Ron while she was a minor.
Furthermore, Hoverlab presented a video sent by Kim Soo Hyun to Kim Sae Ron, wherein he filmed a mannequin donning lingerie in Paris. In the audio, Kim Soo Hyun was heard stating that no woman in Korea possessed a figure similar to that of the mannequin.
Subsequent to the recent revelations made by Kim Sae Ron's family, Korean online users expressed strong disapproval towards Kim Soo Hyun on a popular online platform. Their remarks included feelings of disgust and disbelief regarding the situation, questioning Kim Soo Hyun's actions towards a minor and criticizing his deceitful response when confronted with the evidence.
The Korean netizens also voiced their outrage upon viewing the video featuring the mannequin sent by Kim Soo Hyun to Kim Sae Ron, labeling his actions as inappropriate and despicable. Their reactions included disgust, disbelief, and remarks questioning Kim Soo Hyun's behavior towards a minor, underscoring the inappropriate nature of his actions as revealed in the video footage.