‘You should only think about me’: Amid Kim Sae Ron controversy, Kim Soo Hyun’s old post on ideal woman goes viral

Kim Soo Hyun’s past comments about his “ideal type”, allegedly posted on Cyworld in 2008, have come under fire due to their possessive and emotionally intense tone. The post included statements such as:

• His ideal partner should “only be thinking of him” regardless of who she looks at.
• She should “never doubt him” and be emotionally dependent on him.
• He admitted to having a hot temper and craving attention, saying, “When I need you, you have to be there.”
• He warned that a partner should “catch on quickly” or “you’re dead if you try to teach me.”
• These statements, combined with past comments about wanting to marry a much younger woman (stating in a 2013 interview that he might marry a 21-year-old at age 41), have reignited criticism against him.

The controversy escalated when Kim Sae Ron’s aunt publicly claimed that Kim Soo Hyun had been in a romantic relationship with her niece for six years—starting when Kim Sae Ron was 15 and Kim Soo Hyun was 27. These allegations have sparked widespread outrage, as the public questioned the power dynamics and ethical implications of such a relationship​.

Rumors had first surfaced in 2024 when Kim Sae Ron posted a now-deleted intimate selfie with the actor, fueling speculation about their relationship. At the time, Kim Soo Hyun’s agency dismissed the rumours, while Kim Sae Ron remained silent​.

Kim Sae Ron’s sudden passing at age 24 has left the industry in mourning, but it has also reignited discussions about the pressures young stars face in the entertainment industry. Her career, which included roles in The Man From Nowhere and High School: Love On, had suffered setbacks following a 2022 DUI incident. She had been planning a comeback before her tragic passing​.

Meanwhile, Kim Soo Hyun remains silent on the resurfaced allegations, further fueling public frustration. While some fans continue to support him, others demand accountability as his past statements and alleged relationship history face renewed scrutiny.