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Kim Soo-hyun Loses Major Endorsements Over Dating Scandal with Kim Sae-ron
South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun, renowned for his roles in popular dramas such as “My Love from the Star” and “Queen of Tears,” is currently facing significant professional setbacks due to allegations about his past relationship with the late actress Kim Sae-ron.
These allegations suggest that Kim Soo-hyun, now 37, was involved with Kim Sae-ron when she was underage, leading to the termination of several endorsement deals.
However, luxury fashion house Prada, which had appointed Kim Soo-hyun as a brand ambassador three months prior, announced the mutual termination of their contract. A Prada Korea representative stated, “In consideration of the gravity of the issue, we have mutually agreed to terminate our contract with actor Kim Soo Hyun.”
Similarly, South Korean cosmetic brand Dinto ended its advertising agreement with the actor, citing substantial grounds that made the continuation of the contract unfeasible.
The controversy intensified following claims that Kim Soo-hyun dated Kim Sae-ron starting in 2015, when she was 15 and he was 27, with the relationship allegedly lasting six years. These allegations surfaced after Kim Sae-ron was found deceased in February 2025.
In response, Kim Soo-hyun’s agency, Goldmedalist, denied these claims, asserting that the two were not in a relationship during Kim Sae-ron’s minor years and that Kim Soo-hyun is being unfairly linked to her death.
The long-awaited trial in the murder case of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur has reached a major development, with Duane “Keffe D” Davis sentenced to 40 years to life in prison on October 13, 2026.
Davis was convicted of first-degree murder in August 2026 for his role in orchestrating the 1996 killing. Tupac was shot in a drive-by attack in Las Vegas on September 7, 1996, and died six days later.
During the sentencing, the judge addressed Davis, rejecting his claims that he had changed his life and moved on from his past. “Mr. Davis, for three years, I’ve heard you say some variation of the same thing to law enforcement, [in interviews], in your book, and it’s something like, ‘Yeah, I was involved in this, but I’m different. I’ve moved on. I got out of Compton. I’m a grandfather now.’ I’m here to tell you that’s not how this works,” the judge said.
She continued “You don’t get to take a man from his family. You don’t get to take his very life, his whole future from him, and just walk away from it. Especially when that man is Tupac Shakur.
“The world never forgot about him and his death, and neither did Las Vegas. It took us 30 years, but at this time, you are going to face justice for what you did on Sept. 7, 1996.”
Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has reflected on how his perception of YouTube movies has changed over the years. The actor recalled that there was a time when he looked down on movies released on YouTube.
However, he now appreciates the opportunities they have provided for his career and joked that he might have struggled financially if he had continued to dismiss them.
Sharing his thoughts in a post on X, Egbuson wrote “Can’t believe I was looking down on YouTube movies at some point. Hunger go don kpai me by now.”
Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has advised young people who are still living with their parents not to rush into moving out because of peer pressure.
The singer encouraged young people to focus on their personal circumstances rather than compare their lives with those of others. He noted that there is no need to leave their parents’ homes simply because they want to feel independent.
Sharing his advice, Dakolo said “No hurry, leave your papa house because of peer pressure. Forget all that, ‘I don’t have my freedom here.’”
Judge Tells Duane Davis He Must Face Justice for Tupac’s Murder
Timini Egbuson Reflects on Embracing YouTube Movies in Nollywood
