Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Wons Unpleasant hug in the middle of Kim Sae Ron Dating Scandal; regard

Kim Soo Hyun makes headlines again, but this time not only because of the continuing counter reaction to his alleged minor relationship with Kim Sae Ron. A reappeared video of the actor and his Queen of tears Co-star Kim Ji Won has become viral, pulled mixed reactions online and pulled them into the controversy.

Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Wons Unpleasant hug becomes viral

The video in question seems to come from the conclusion of the hit drama from 2024 Queen of tears. In it, Kim Ji gained respectfully to Kim Soo Hyun, but suddenly he moves to a hug. She looks visibly surprised and even shrugs when his collar accidentally puts in the eye. While the moment at that time may appear slightly, it is now being viewed online due to the context of current events.

She bowed in front of him and he hugged her in the middle of it. You can say that she hadn't expected it #SooWon #KimSooHyun#KimJiWon #QueenOfTears pic.twitter.com/sOLVyiPzzZ

— rin ౨ৎ (@geewonfiles) May 1, 2024

Why Kim Ji Won is being dragged into the scandal

Kim Ji Won has found numerous mentions during the ongoing Kim Soo Hyun controversy that stems from his alleged underage relationship with Kim Sae Ron. On March 12, YouTube channel Garosero Research Institute mentioned Kim Ji Won during its livestream. The channel has been at the centre of exposing the alleged relationship between Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron, including revealing private photos and letters said to be from the actor. In the same broadcast, hosts discussed a past report that linked Kim Soo Hyun romantically with several women, including Kim Ji Won, Kim Sae Ron, Lim Na Young, and It’s Okay to Not Be Okay co-star Seo Yea Ji.

According to the hosts, what stood out most was Kim Soo Hyun’s inconsistent handling of dating rumours. He quickly denied ties to Kim Sae Ron and Lim Na Young but chose to stay silent on the rumours involving Kim Ji Won. This silence, the hosts suggested, may have been intentional to benefit from their on-screen chemistry and her popularity at the time.

Did Kim Ji Won and Kim Soo Hyun date?

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Although the two never confirmed a relationship, rumours swirled in early 2024 during the airing of Queen of Tears, thanks to their compelling chemistry. Fans shipped them heavily, and speculation around a real-life romance grew. That speculation reportedly impacted Kim Sae Ron emotionally, as revealed by her aunt during a recent interview. She said the rumours hurt Kim Sae Ron deeply, especially during a period when she was already struggling, adding, “In the end, she still got hurt, and she truly couldn’t say anything about it.”

Kim Soo Hyun on Kim Ji Won dating rumours

After staying silent for months, Kim Soo Hyun finally responded to a fan comment earlier this year, denying any romantic relationship with Kim Ji Won. When a fan urged him to “marry Ji Won” and go public, he replied, “I hope you will now view the drama as just a drama,” putting an end to the speculation, at least on his end.

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