Kim Soo Hyun held a sudden press conference on March 31 to deny allegations that he had a romantic relationship with the late Kim Sae Ron when she was underage. During the conference, Kim Soo Hyun expressed regret over the distress caused by the rumors, stating he felt sorry for the impact it had on others, including the deceased. He admitted struggling with the decision to speak out sooner due to concerns about the consequences.

He reiterated that the relationship with Kim Sae Ron had occurred five years before and was denied at the time. Despite his explanations, Korean netizens remain skeptical, referring to evidence such as messages from his mandatory military service to Kim Sae Ron. The online community criticized his actions as inappropriate and even indicative of sexual harassment, questioning the discrepancies in his statements.