Brands including Prada have cut ties with South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun amid controversy over his relationship with actress Kim Sae-ron who was found dead in February.

"We would like to emphasise that he is not wearing his trousers. This is a photograph of him without his trousers," YouTube channel Hoverlab said in Korean.

Kim Soo Hyun has been receiving severe backlash for being romantically involved with late actress Kim Sae-Ron, when she was a minor. The actor was earlier dropped by Prada as brand ambassador.

Despite the ongoing scandal, Kim Soo Hyun's past performances remain beloved by his fans, and his future in the industry remains uncertain but still hopeful, depending on how the controversy unfolds.

Brands are cutting ties with South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun, amid an ongoing scandal about the 37-year-old star allegedly dating late actress Kim Sae-ron when she was underage.

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The statement added that "if the controversy surrounding the cast member continues, it could further damage the purpose of Good Day".

Hoverlab, a South Korean news commentary site on YouTube, claimed the actor and the late actress Kim Sae-ron had been in a six-year relationship since she was 15 years old.

Kim Soo-hyun's agency denied the claims, calling them "baseless" and "malicious". Read more at straitstimes.com.

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