WOODZ Responds After His Name is Dragged into the Kim Sae Ron Case

Kapanlagi.com - The agency of WOODZ (Cho Seung Youn) provided a brief response regarding dating rumors linking him to the late Kim Sae Ron.

Previously, YouTuber Lee Jin Ho claimed that Kim Sae Ron had dated an unnamed singer from early 2021 until May 2022. The video sparked speculation that the singer in question was WOODZ, who is currently undergoing mandatory military service.

On April 12, WOODZ's agency, EDAM Entertainment, officially responded to the rumors by stating, "Since this concerns the personal life of [the artist], we find it difficult to confirm. We ask for your understanding regarding this matter."

1. The Origin of the Name WOODZ Being Mentioned

WOODZ is mentioned in the case of Kim Sae Ron due to speculation that arose after YouTuber Lee Jin Ho claimed that Kim Sae Ron had dated a singer from early 2021 until May 2022. Although the singer's name was not directly mentioned, netizens speculated that it referred to WOODZ.

2. Allegation of Kim Soo Hyun Dating Kim Sae Ron While She Was Underage

Kim Sae Ron passed away on the exact birthday of Kim Soo Hyun on February 16, 2025. The family of the deceased then revealed that the former child actress had been in a relationship with Kim Soo Hyun since the age of 15.

They accused Kim Soo Hyun of "child grooming" for having a romantic relationship with a minor, as well as hiding the relationship for years.

The family of Kim Sae Ron also revealed various content of text messages and photos that they claimed were evidence of the relationship between the late Kim Sae Ron and Kim Soo Hyun. The family even released chat evidence that has been verified forensically. The family demands that Kim Soo Hyun acknowledge the relationship and publicly apologize to restore Kim Sae Ron's good name.

3. YouTuber Lee Jin Ho Contra

Lee Jin Ho, a former journalist who is now known as a controversial YouTuber, has just released a 12-minute video highlighting the relationship between the late Kim Sae Ron and actor Kim Soo Hyun. The video was released despite him being legally prohibited from discussing the actress.

Through his content, Lee Jin Ho claims that Kim Soo Hyun was actually dating someone else during the same period when Kim Sae Ron claimed to have a relationship with the actor.

Because of this content, the public then dragged WOODZ's name into the Kim Sae Ron case.

(kpl/jje)