Actor Kim Soo Hyun held a press conference to deny rumors of dating a minor which received a cool response from the public. Surprisingly, the event sparked interest in a satirical scene from his popular drama 'My Love from the Star'.
The emergency press conference took place at the Stanford Hotel in Seoul on March 31st. Kim Soo Hyun appeared in an all-black suit with professionally styled hair and makeup, but notably didn’t shave, which some saw as an attempt to appear serious or emotionally affected.
Instead of garnering sympathy, many online users found his appearance similar to a scene from the drama in which a character gives instructions for the perfect press conference. Netizens drew parallels, noting how Kim Soo Hyun's presentation resembled the satirical scene. Despite his efforts to clear his name, the conference seemed to fuel public doubt.