Actor Kim Soo-hyun is facing widespread backlash following his tear-filled press conference Monday held to explain his relationship with the late actor Kim Sae-ron, with a petition started to expand South Korea’s statutory rape protections.
Criticism from global fans flooded social media platforms such as X and online forums, including Reddit, in the aftermath of the press conference. As of Tuesday, trending keywords on X included phrases like "fake tears" and "King of Tears," a pointed play on the title of Kim's hit drama series, Queen Of Tears.
