This was during the time when the actor's Netflix series, Queen of Tears, with Kim Ji-won aired, and became a global hit. The picture sparked controversy surrounding the actor's dating life.

Kim Soo Hyun has finally addressed the persistent dating rumors with his Queen of Tears co-star Kim Ji Won, requesting fans to “just view dramas as dramas” through his fan communication ...

The “Queen of Tears” fever is still on and its lead stars Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won ... In her post, Ji Won shared a photo ...