On March 31, Kim Soo Hyun hosted an urgent press conference that garnered significant attention online. In the conference, he refuted accusations of dating Kim Sae Ron when she was underage. Kim Soo Hyun tearfully clarified that their relationship began in 2019 when she was an adult.

Subsequently, Hoverlab (Garo Sero Research Institute) released more videos showing Kim Soo Hyun with Kim Sae Ron when she was a minor. Additionally, Hoverlab shared the metadata of a video Kim Soo Hyun sent to Kim Sae Ron.

The video depicted Kim Soo Hyun singing "Only You, My Love," and the metadata indicated it was recorded on June 21, 2018. Considering Kim Sae Ron's birthdate of July 31, 2000, she would have been 17 years old when the video was sent.

As Hoverlab unveiled the metadata, backlash from Korean netizens towards Kim Soo Hyun intensified. Many criticized him for being callous and audacious for suing the family despite mounting evidence indicating he dated Kim Sae Ron when she was a minor.

Korean netizens expressed their views, highlighting the abundance of evidence against Kim Soo Hyun and questioning his credibility in denying the accusations. They scrutinized his actions and statements, implying deceit and irresponsibility in his dealings with a minor.

The sentiments from the netizens reflect a growing skepticism towards Kim Soo Hyun's version of events, given the evidence presented. The actions and responses of Kim Soo Hyun have fueled disapproval and disbelief among the public, highlighting the seriousness of the situation.