The long-running controversy surrounding Kim Soo Hyun has reached another major turning point. Prosecutors have decided not to request a supplementary or reinvestigation into allegations that the actor dated late actress Kim Sae Ron while she was a minor. The decision effectively brings the criminal investigation to an end. The development comes after Seoul Seongdong Police Station decided on July 29 not to refer the case for prosecution, citing insufficient evidence. Prosecutors have now returned the case records to police without asking for additional investigation.
Prosecutors Seek No Further Investigation
According to legal sources cited by Zapzee, prosecutors returned the case records to police on September 7 without requesting either supplementary investigation or reinvestigation. This leaves the police decision not to refer Kim Soo Hyun to prosecutors intact.
The allegations involved possible violations of the Child Welfare Act as well as a complaint related to false accusation. After reviewing the case, authorities found insufficient evidence to move forward with prosecution. The latest decision means the criminal investigation connected to the underage dating and so-called “grooming” allegations is effectively closed.
What Happened During The Police Investigation?
The controversy erupted in March 2025, when allegations surfaced claiming that Kim Soo Hyun had been in a relationship with Kim Sae Ron while she was still a minor. Her family subsequently filed a complaint in May 2025. Police spent more than a year examining material submitted by the family, statements from people connected to the case and evidence concerning the relationship.
Investigators eventually concluded that there was not enough objective evidence to establish the allegations and decided against referring Kim for prosecution. Kim Soo Hyun's side has consistently maintained that he did date Kim Sae Ron, but only after she had reached adulthood. The actor has denied ever dating her while she was a minor.
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Controversy Had Major Impact On Kim Soo Hyun
The allegations had a significant impact on Kim Soo Hyun's career. His public appearances dropped sharply, while several advertising and acting activities were disrupted amid the controversy. The police decision in July marked an important change in the situation.
Since then, Kim Soo Hyun has gradually begun appearing in public again and has reportedly expressed his desire to resume acting. The latest prosecutorial decision could therefore give the actor further room to rebuild his professional career after more than a year of intense scrutiny.
Kim Soo Hyun's Acting Comeback Could Be Next
With prosecutors choosing not to order another investigation, the criminal case has effectively reached its conclusion nearly 16 months after the complaint was filed. The development also comes at a crucial point for Kim Soo Hyun, whose acting career faced considerable disruption during the controversy.
While the latest decision does not erase the public debate surrounding the allegations, it removes another major legal hurdle standing in the way of his return to the entertainment industry. For fans waiting to see the actor back on screen, the focus may now shift from the investigation to what comes next for his career.
Final Take
Kim Soo Hyun's case has effectively ended after prosecutors declined to seek further investigation, leaving the police's decision not to refer him for prosecution unchanged. After months of controversy and a prolonged investigation, the actor now appears to have a clearer path toward rebuilding his career and returning to acting.
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