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Kim Soo Hyun-Kim Sae Ron dating controversy: Did actor say he wanted to marry a kindergartener in his 20s? Know here
Kim Soo Hyun is under fire for his past comment about wanting to marry someone almost two decades younger than him. Know more.
Kim Soo Hyun is currently embroiled in a dating scandal with the latest actress, Kim Sae Ron. He was accused of being in a relationship with her for six years, from November 2015, when he was 27 and she was just 15. With the allegation of dating a minor, the actor received massive online backlash. Amidst the ongoing controversy, his past jokes and comments regarding marrying someone way younger surfaced, further sparking negative public reaction.
Back in 2013, the Queen of Tears actor did a movie showcase of his film Secretly, Greatly in Seoul. During then, he was asked by a fan about his plans of marriage and his answer to that left everyone shocked. Kim Soo Hyun, who was about 25 years old then, revealed that his "master plan back then was to get married around 36 or 37, but I don't think I can keep that plan now. Maybe around 41?" Things were fine until then but his statement was, "I want to marry a 21-year-old at the age of 41," as reported by K-media, Herald Economy.
Back in 2013, the Queen of Tears actor attended a movie showcase for his film Secretly, Greatly in Seoul. During the event, a curious fan asked him about his plans for marriage. Kim Soo Hyun, who was around 25 years old at the time, revealed his surprising response, which left everyone in attendance shocked. He began by sharing his original "master plan," which was to tie the knot around the age of 36 or 37, as reported by K-media outlet Herald Economy.
However, he quickly added that he no longer thought that was feasible and instead predicted that he might get married around 41. While this seemed like a reasonable adjustment to his plans, it was his next statement that raised eyebrows. According to Herald Economy, Kim Soo Hyun openly stated his desire to marry a 21-year-old when he turns 41. This comment raised eyebrows among fans, who calculated that his potential wife would have been just a kindergartener in 2013.
Many fans felt uncomfortable with the remark, even if it was meant as a joke, as it sparked concerns about the significant age gap and the relationship dynamic it implied. They discussed it in Pannchoa and considered it the 'male celebrity privilege' for him to get away with such a statement.
