As Kim Soo-hyun Navigates Controversy, His K-Drama Will Unexpectedly Premiere on Brazilian TV

Actor Kim Soo-hyun has received a wave of positive attention as one of his most iconic dramas, My Love From the Star, is set to air on Brazil’s leading television network, SBT. The SBTistasPlus recently announced via its official social media channels that the beloved K-drama will premiere locally on June 2 (Local Time).

The series will mark the first drama featured in SBT's new Asia-focused programming block—an initiative that has sparked excitement among local fans of Korean entertainment. Supporters of Kim Soo-hyun have responded enthusiastically, flooding SBT’s website and social media with celebratory comments and even creating and sharing promotional content on their own.

This news comes at a time when Kim Soo-hyun has been under public scrutiny due to controversy surrounding the late actress Kim Sae-ron.

Ongoing Dispute Regarding Relationship Timeline

A report published on May 21 by Money Today claimed that Kim Sae-ron was romantically involved with a well-known older male idol, referred to as “A,” beginning around 2018. According to the report, the two separated briefly in early 2019 before reuniting in mid-2022. It was during this latter period—around the time of Kim Sae-ron’s DUI incident—that “A” allegedly lent her a large sum of money to help with financial difficulties.

Meanwhile, Kim Sae-ron’s family has alleged through the YouTube channel Garo Sero Institute that she and Kim Soo-hyun were in a romantic relationship from 2016, when she was just 15, until 2022. They have demanded a public apology from the actor.

Kim Soo-hyun’s representatives have denied these claims, stating that their relationship began only in the summer of 2019, after Kim had reached adulthood, and ended in the fall of 2020.

Impact on Kim Soo-hyun’s Current Projects

Due to the ongoing public debate and legal sensitivities, Kim Soo-hyun’s upcoming Disney+ drama Knock Off, in which he stars alongside Cho Bo-ah, has been put on indefinite hold. As conflicting narratives continue to emerge, the global entertainment industry is watching closely to see how the situation unfolds and how it might affect Kim’s career trajectory moving forward.

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