The situation surrounding actor Kim Soo Hyun and his overseas fandom is becoming increasingly tense. Following allegations that he was involved with the late Kim Sae Ron when she was a minor, international fans—who are particularly sensitive to issues regarding underage sexual misconduct—have been among the first to express their outrage.

On the 16th, videos showing the removal of Kim Soo Hyun's standees and posters began circulating across online communities and social media.

One video shows an individual, likely a hospital staff member, taking down a standee of Kim Soo Hyun inside a hospital. The person adds the comment, "Collecting trash in the hospital," as they remove the display.

The reaction on overseas social media platforms has been equally intense. A fan account with 430,000 followers posted, "Goodbye to the actor I loved," expressing disappointment in Kim Soo Hyun.

Additionally, in China—where Kim Soo Hyun had a significant fanbase—fan cafes have been shut down, and critical posts about him are circulating on the social media platform Weibo.

Kim Soo Hyun has been embroiled in allegations that he was in a relationship with Kim Sae Ron from 2016—when she was 16 years old—for six years. Kim Soo Hyun denied these claims, stating that their relationship only began in 2019 when Kim Sae Ron turned 19. However, Kim Sae Ron’s family has refuted his claims, insisting that they are false and demanding an official apology.