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.

Garosero’s Kim Se Ui was reportedly removed from Kim Soo Hyun’s press conference while live streaming, cutting off coverage as security intervened during the event. Read more here!