The name of Sulli popped up in the ongoing controversy after her brother made a cryptic post, referring to someone named ‘Mr. Kim’. Many fans assumed that he was referring to his late sister’s co-star Kim Soo Hyun,

South Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun faces severe emotional turmoil and career setbacks following accusations linking him to late actress Kim Sae Ron. Major brands have cut ties with him, while his agency denies the allegations.

The scandal erupted after the Korean YouTube channel HoverLab (Garosero Institute) broadcasted claims from Kim Sae-ron’s relatives alleging the two dated for approximately six years, beginning when she was 15 and Kim Soo-hyun was 27.