Embattled South Korean superstar Kim Soo Hyun has personally addressed a growing scandal about the nature of his relationship with late actress Kim Sae-ron for the first time, in a closely watched saga that has roiled the country’s entertainment industry.

At a surprise press conference, Kim Soo-hyun denied claims he groomed Kim Sae-ron, who died by suicide in February.

South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun broke down in tears while denying allegations that he dated actress Kim Sae-ron when she was underage.

South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun on Monday denied allegations that he dated the actress Kim Sae-ron when she was underage, breaking down in tears as he said he could not "admit what is not true."

At the centre of the controversy are two allegations: that Kim Soo-hyun dated Kim Sae-ron when she was 15 - a minor - and that his agency pressured her to repay a loan she owed him. The scandal has shocked South Korea and its entertainment industry - and has generated a backlash against Kim Soo-Hyun,

Korean actor, Kim Soo-hyun admit say e bin date di late 24-year-old actress, Kim Sae-ron for one emotional press conference.