Controversy Surrounding Actor Kim Soo-hyun Unintentionally Involves Singer WOODZ

The ongoing controversy surrounding actor Kim Soo-hyun has inadvertently drawn in unintended victims, with singer WOODZ (Cho Seung-youn) being the latest to be affected.

On October 12, various social media platforms and online communities began circulating claims that Kim Sae-ron dated WOODZ for about a year, from early 2021 to May 2022. Netizens pointed to their mutual 'likes' on each other's social media posts and an instance where Kim Sae-ron anonymously sent a coffee truck to the set of WOODZ's music video as evidence.

In response, WOODZ's agency, EDAM Entertainment, stated, "We cannot confirm as it pertains to the artist's private life."

The dating rumors stem from allegations that the late Kim Sae-ron was involved with Kim Soo-hyun during her minor years. The debate over the timeline of their relationship has led to further revelations from insiders and fans, eventually dragging past partners into the spotlight.

Some argue that "continuously reproducing issues surrounding the deceased tarnishes their honor," questioning the fairness of involving ex-boyfriends in the discourse. Others suggest that "relationships after reaching adulthood are not problematic," and that "there's no need to respond to baseless claims at the risk of disrespecting the deceased."

Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr