He had starred with her in “The Moon That Embraces The Sun.”

Kim Soo Hyun is currently in deep waters after his alleged relationship with Kim Sae Ron. The latter was only 15-years-old at the start of their relationship, while he was 27-years-old. As such, he received a huge wave of criticism for the inappropriate relationship.

Following the exposé, a past interview during his stint with The Moon That Embraces the Sun has been spotlighted belatedly. He had starred opposite Han Ga In and child actress Kim Yoo Jung. His comments about Kim Yoo Jung, who had been a mere 13-years-old at that time have been going viral.

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”I guess I previously thought of her as too much a 𝚋𝚊𝚋𝚢. After seeing her in real life, I thought she was really confident and smart, and I didn’t feel like she was young. I can’t wait to see her mature and I think I’ll be able to soon meet her as partners in a drama. ” — Kim Soo Hyun

Netizens wondered how he could possibly say that about a 13-year-old child, calling it “wildly disgusting,” and more. Kim Soo Hyun is facing severe criticism, with many accusing him of pedophilia and more. You can read more about the matter below.