Off late, the lives of K-drama stars have become dinner table conversations, with paparazzi and netizens digging microscopic details into their personal affairs. Queen of Tears star Kim Soo-hyun is the hottest Oppa on the block, whose love life seems to be the talk of the town at present. Kim Soo-hyun has been romantically linked with some of the biggest names in the industry, making his dating history and relationships all the more interesting to unravel. Let’s familiarise you with the rumoured relationships and romantic partners of Kim Soo-hyun over the years, from IU to Kim Sae Ron.
Known for his roles in Okay Not To Be Okay, Moon Embracing the Sun, My Love from the Star and more, Kim Soo-hyun is one of the highest-paid actors in South Korea. Apart from his acting chops, the star’s boyish charm has made audiences fall in love with him. This newfound spotlight on Kim Soo-hyun has brought his love life to the forefront. Rumours and speculations were also rife that he was dating his Queen of Tears co-star Kim Ji-won, owing to their electric on-screen chemistry. However, nothing concrete has come of it.
Here are all the ladies Kim Soo-hyun has been confirmed and rumoured to be dating in the past. Keep reading.
Does Kim Soo-hyun currently have a girlfriend?
Before diving into his previous relationships, let’s understand if Kim Soo-hyun is currently dating someone. The actor isn’t officially dating anyone, however, rumours of his alleged romance with actress Kim Sae Ron were recently making all the headlines. Soon enough, Kim’s agency denied the reports, mentioning that strong legal action would be taken against people who were indulging in ‘malicious slander and insulting posts’ against him.
Kim Soo-hyun dating history: The star’s rumoured relationships
1. Kim Soo-hyunandAhn So Hee
The actor’s rumoured romance with former Wonder Girls member Ahn So Hee takes us back to 2015. According to reports, the relationship began when Ahn So Hee signed with the same company as Kim Soo-hyun. In an earlier article by Soompi, it was noted that the duo secretly met at Sohee’s apartment in Yongsan. The false media rumours even suggested that the two were getting married following a year of dating. Things soon went overboard, taking a messy turn as the stars’ agencies threatened legal action. Their teams denied relationship rumours, mentioning they were just friends.
2. Kim Soo-hyun and Nana
Another dating rumour dating back a decade, Hyun’s alleged affair with the K-pop singer/ actor died down as quickly as it gained momentum. Famous for her stints in K-dramas like Love Weaves Through a Millennium, The Good Wife, Kill It and My Man is Cupid, Nana or I’m Jin-ah attracted many eyeballs after a report emerged that she and Kim Soo-hyun described each other as their ‘ideal type’ in an interview.
Nana finally put an end to speculations on the variety show, Mnet’s Beatles Code 3D. She stated that the gossip started with false claims by a reporter and nothing was going on between the two.
3. Kim Soo-hyun and Bae Suzy
Another K-drama romance apparently brewed on the sets of the 2011 project Dream High, starring Kim Soo-hyun and Bae Suzy. Member of the popular girl group Miss A played the actor’s love interest in the high school drama, and as rumours mills would have it, reports of their real-life romance eventually started. Two years later, the actor the actor clarified the ongoing buzz, stating that the link-up rumours were a result of their close friendship. Bae Suzy added that the duo remained in touch for a long time since the K-drama release.
4. Kim Soo-hyun and Yoona
Kim Soo-hyun and Girls’ Generation’s Yoona’s alleged affair was a dramatic one, causing quite a stir among media and fans. The two worked together for a product endorsement, setting the stage for romance rumours. It was reported that the duo met at a church and started developing feelings for each other. Unlike the other speculations, this wasn’t even denied by the actors or their agencies. Does that mean Kim Soo-hyun and Yoona were a thing?
5. Kim Soo-hyun and IU
View this post on Instagram
While IU is happily dating Lee Jong-Suk at present, there was a time when she was linked with Kim Soo-hyun. However,The Producer and Dream High co-stars maintained that they weren’t anything more than ‘close friends’, but their amazing on-screen chemistry still remains fresh in the hearts of K-drama fans. Not only this, IU and Kim Soo-hyun continue to remain great friends over the years. Earlier in 2024, Kim Soo-hyun and IU’s adorable selfie from the latter’s H.E.R. world concert in Seoul went viral. The heartwarming snapshot perfectly displayed their endearing bond and support for one another.
6. Kim Soo-hyun and Seo Ye Ji
At this point, we’re convinced that paparazzi love churning gossip by linking Kim Soo-hyun with his co-stars. Hyun and Seo Ye Ji worked together in the hit K-drama It’s Okay to Not Be Okay, and with their chemistry so on-point, there had to be rumours. Isn’t it? The duo certainly developed a close friendship after the show. Their fondness for each other was evident during the many award functions and events they attended. As with every K-celebrity dating rumour, the duo’s agencies came forward and discredited all rumours.
7. Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae Ron
Kim Sae Ron rapidly posts and deletes up close and personal photo with Kim Soo Hyun https://t.co/acDswv0HEB pic.twitter.com/KhagWqkwtk
— Netizen Buzz (@netizenbuzz) March 23, 2024
It all started earlier this year when a picture of Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae Ron accidentally found its way on social media. In a now-deleted Instagram post, they could be seen affectionately posing for a picture. Netizens spared no time in flaring up the rumours on the internet. Soon after, Kim Soo-hyun’s agency released a statement denying such rumours, mentioning a legal action would be taken against people spreading slanderous posts.
8. Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Queen of Tears || Lovely Runner (@queenoftears___)
Rounding up the dating history of Kim Soo-hyun are the most recent reports of the actor dating his Queen of Tears co-sta Kim Ji-won. The duo has been constantly caught up in romance rumours ever since the show was released, with a recent ‘evidence’ further solidifying their alleged relationship.
Kim Ji-won recently graced a fan meet in Seoul, where she sang and danced for the audience. While everything seemed perfect, it was her outfit that drew eyeballs. Kim Ji-won wore a CELINE denim jacket which had distinctive tan accents on the sleeves and collar – something very similar to what Kim Soo-hyun owns. Of course, eagle-eyed netizens took notice and the internet was abuzz with reports of their romance.
liat jacket denim nya Jiwon, jadi keinget Soohyun 🤭
mirip dikit~ pic.twitter.com/e3HpYvLEeI
— naaa~ (@otraavezz) June 22, 2024
That’s all for the dating history and relationships of Kim Soo-hyun.
(Hero image credit: skuukzky/soohyun_k216/dlwlrma/ Instagram)
(Feature image credit: soohyun_k216/ Instagram)
The information in this article is accurate as of the date of publication.
