Was Kim Soo Hyun secretly dating during military service?
Amid ongoing controversies around Kim Soo Hyun and the late Kim Sae Ron, a new twist has emerged. Attorney Ko Sang-rok, now representing the K-drama star, disclosed detailed evidence clearing up rumors of an inappropriate relationship.
150 letters and an alibi of love
According to Ko, the actor maintained a committed relationship with another woman—not Kim Sae Ron—during his mandatory military service from 2017 to 2019. In fact, Soo Hyun reportedly wrote over 150 diary-style letters to this girlfriend, preserving thoughts about their daily lives and dreams for the future together. These were not just idle musings, but romantic snapshots of a man in love, determined to return home to her.
“They were not in a relationship during his enlistment”
Ko emphasized, “All the material we gathered confirms that Kim and Kim Sae Ron were not romantically involved during his time in the military.” Though one letter addressed to Sae Ron exists, it lacked any signs of affection—more like what you’d send a friend from boot camp rather than your girlfriend.
The attorney added, “Even on the day he wrote to Kim Sae Ron, Kim Soo Hyun composed an entirely separate, emotionally rich entry for his then-girlfriend.” The evidence, according to his legal team, paints a clear picture: his heart belonged to someone else.
So… was there ever anything between Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron?
Maybe, briefly. Based on timelines drawn from photographs and other sources, the two may have dated during the summer of 2019—after Kim Sae Ron turned 19 and entered college. Their alleged relationship ended by spring 2020.
However, the idea that their romance began years earlier, when she was still a minor, appears unsupported. “If they dated for six years as some claim, how is it that there are no photos from before she became an adult?” asked Ko.
What’s really going on behind the headlines?
The drama isn’t just emotional—it’s legal. Kim Soo Hyun is currently suing several individuals, including a YouTuber and Kim Sae Ron’s family members, for defamation and damages. Meanwhile, Kim Sae Ron’s side has filed a counter-lawsuit accusing the actor of violating Korea’s Child Welfare Law and making false claims.
One disputed photo of them together—which appeared briefly on social media—has also been clarified. Ko claims the cozy snapshot was taken in February 2020, when Sae Ron was a sophomore in college, not during her teenage years.
The final word… for now
For now, the 150 love letters stand as emotional and legal defense. “These are not just letters,” Ko says. “They are proof that an underage relationship never took place.”
The internet may continue speculating, but Kim Soo Hyun’s attorney just played a strong hand. Question is, how will the other side respond?
