Popular South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun, who is also said to be the highest-paid actor, has landed himself under the scanner over his past relationship with late actress Kim Sae-ron when she was a 'minor'.

Kim Soo-hyun, an A-lister in South Korean entertainment, has fallen from grace in recent days. The actor faces another setback as Hoverlab shares a photo allegedly showing him washing dishes semi-naked at Kim Sae-ron’s home (right). Photos: Kim Soo-hyun/Instagram, Hoverlab's YouTube screengrab

A private and partially explicit photo of South Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun has gone viral online, intensifying the ongoing controversy surrounding his past relationship with the late actress Kim Sae Ron.

The resurfacing of journalist Kim Yong Ho’s past reports on Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron’s alleged relationship, along with new claims from Kim Sae Ron’s mother, adds fuel to the ongoing controversy.

Kim Soo-hyun is accused of being involved in an alleged underage dating scandal involving the late actress Kim Sae-ron. The late actress' aunt has previously threatened to leak Soo-hyun's private photos.

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Amid the ongoing controversy, Kim Soo Hyun's agency has issued a detailed statement addressing the allegations involving Kim Sae Ron.

South Korean actress Kim Sae-Ron disappointed and shocked the world with her suicide. After her death, there were reports that Kim Soo Hyun dated her when she was a minor. Now, the mother of the late actress has asked the actor and his agency to admit their mistake with a public apology.

Kim Sae Ron's mother has broken her silence on her daughter's dating controversy with actor Kim Soo Hyun. While the family accused Kim Soo Hyun of dating Kim Sae Ron when she was a minor (15), the actor's agency, Gold Medalist, released a statement clarifying that the romantic relationship began only after Kim Sae Ron became an adult.