Caught up in dating rumors with Kim Soo Hyun, what are the famous Korean beauties doing now?

Amidst rumors surrounding the 6-year relationship between Kim Soo Hyun and the late actress Kim Sae Ron, the beauties who worked with the actor were suddenly "named".

From Bae Suzy in Dream High to Kim Ji Won in Queen of Tears , a series of female stars who have appeared alongside Kim Soo Hyun on screen have been enthusiastically "shipped" by audiences, creating memorable on-screen couples.

Kim Ji Won

Born and raised in Seoul, South Korea, Kim Ji Won (born 1992) found her way into the arts in an unexpected way. While still in high school, she was discovered on the street by a manager and began a three-year training journey to become a performing artist.

Initially, Kim Ji Won considered pursuing a singing career, but it was her decision to switch to acting that helped her shine and become one of Korea's top actresses.

The big turning point in Kim Ji Won's career came from her role in the TV blockbuster Descendants of the Sun (2016). The work helped her make a strong impression and brought home a series of prestigious awards.

Kim Ji Won received many advertising contracts after the success of the movie "Queen of Tears" (Photo: Bvlgari, Y Magazine).

Returning to the small screen with the image of a cold young lady in the drama Queen of Tears (2024), Kim Ji Won collaborated with Kim Soo Hyun, contributing to creating impressive viewership ratings right from the first episodes.

According to Kdramastars , Kim Ji Won currently has an estimated net worth of around $5 million (equivalent to 126 billion VND). Notably, the lead role in Queen of Tears is said to have brought the actress around $2 million (more than 51 billion VND), not to mention a series of valuable advertising contracts thanks to the attraction of the film.

In July 2024, Kim Ji Won became the global ambassador of the cosmetic brand The Woo. At the same time, she also attracted attention when appearing at events and wearing outfits from the fashion house Dior.

In September 2024, luxury brand BVLGARI officially appointed Kim Ji Won as brand ambassador, advertising model for the brand's jewelry line, iconic watches and perfume products.

Seo Ye Ji

Seo Ye Ji (born 1990) started her career as an advertising model in 2013. Switching to acting, she made her mark when participating in TV series and movies such as Potato Star, Night Watchman, Great Dad ...

Seo Ye Ji's big turning point in her career came in 2020 when she took on the female lead role in the movie It's Okay to Not Be Okay , alongside actor Kim Soo Hyun. The role helped her receive high praise for her acting and quickly became a sought-after star on the Korean screen.

In April 2021, Seo Ye Ji was suddenly caught up in a series of scandals, including manipulating her ex-boyfriend Kim Jung Hyun, accusations of school violence, and employee abuse. The reputation of the It's Okay to Not Be Okay actress was severely affected.

Seo Ye Ji unexpectedly got caught up in a scandal with actor Kim Soo Hyun (Photo: Dazed Korea, IGNV).

At that time, Seo Ye Ji was constantly absent from press conferences promoting the film, and was replaced in the TV project Island . In addition, she also lost a series of advertising contracts with major brands such as: Inner Flora, Aer, Luna and Rieti.

In 2024, Seo Ye Ji began looking for a way to return to the entertainment industry. After a period of hiding, the actress born in 1990 reopened her social networking sites and signed an exclusive contract with a new management company, Sublime.

Amidst speculations about the 6-year relationship between Kim Soo Hyun and the late actress Kim Sae Ron, an account claiming to be a former employee of Gold Medalist company suddenly revealed that Seo Ye Ji once dated the Korean actor.

On March 13, Seo Ye Ji expressed her indignation and responded to speculations circulating online about her relationship with actor Kim Soo Hyun.

The actress wrote: "I am also human. So I also feel burdened, overwhelmed, tired and suffocated. Please stop this. I have absolutely nothing to do with that person and that person's brother. I don't know why I have to explain this."

IU

IU (born 1993) debuted in Korea as a singer in 2008. Besides, she also impressed the Korean public by composing and producing many hit songs.

Besides her music career, IU also ventured into acting and left her mark with works such as: Moon Lovers , My Uncle , Hotel Del Luna , The Broker ...

Kim Soo Hyun and IU are also an on-screen couple who were rumored to be dating after starring together in the drama The Producer . Before that, the two had the opportunity to work together in Dream High and left an impression on the audience.

Their natural on-screen interactions made fans curious: Will their feelings go beyond the film? However, both Kim Soo Hyun and IU denied the rumors, affirming that they are just close friends.

IU has achieved many successes in both her singing and acting careers (Photo: Gucci, IGNV).

However, the chemistry between the two artists on screen still left a deep impression. Notably, Kim Soo Hyun appeared as a guest in IU's MV Ending Scene , further strengthening the good relationship between the two.

IU is currently one of the top artists in Korea. Not only does she dominate music charts with each new release, she is also the face sought after by many luxury brands.

Besides her thriving career, IU attracts attention with her admirable net worth, including a series of real estate properties worth up to tens of millions of USD.

Recently, IU returned to the small screen with Park Bo Gum in the movie When Life Gives You Tangerines . The work quickly received many positive responses from audiences in Korea as well as Asian countries.

Bae Suzy

Bae Suzy (born 1994) debuted under JYP Entertainment in 2010 as a member of the group Miss A. She quickly attracted attention thanks to her sweet voice and outstanding beauty.

Just one year later, Suzy entered the acting field with the leading role in the movie Dream High , collaborating with Kim Soo Hyun, opening a new turning point in her career.

The success of Dream High sparked dating rumors between the two. In a 2012 episode of Strong Heart , Suzy shared, "Even though I'm still underage, I've had four kiss scenes on screen. The kiss scene in Dream High with Kim Soo Hyun made me the most nervous."

Suzy is known as the "advertising queen" in Korea (Photo: IGNV).

In 2013, Suzy explained that they were just close friends. She emphasized that even though the drama had ended a long time ago, the two still maintained contact for a long time.

Thanks to her great appeal to fans, Suzy became one of the most sought-after stars in the Korean advertising industry, dubbed the "CF queen" (advertising queen).

She is the representative face of many famous brands such as Dior, CELINE, Guess, Lancôme, Longines... According to SCMP , the remuneration for Suzy's brand ambassador contracts is estimated to be up to 8.8 million USD (more than 224 billion VND).