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.

In a heartfelt press conference, Kim Soo Hyun addresses the allegations surrounding his past relationship with the late actress Kim Sae Ron, apologizing for the distress caused and firmly denying

Kim Soo Hyun and late actor Sulli starred together in the film, Real. The film landed in controversy for explicit bedroom scenes involving Sulli.