Netizens are expressing their disbelief over the leaked photo of actress Kim Sae Ron and actor Kim Soo Hyun allegedly sending her the image as he recently denied suspicions of a past relationship.

The issue stemmed from messages that were supposedly exchanged between Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron, which surfaced on the internet.

A specific image of Kim Sae Ron looking even younger faced the brunt of the backlash.

Netizens were outraged as the picture was deemed inappropriate and called into question how long they had been allegedly involved.

"She was only a kid, really just a baby ...," one commenter wrote on a Korean online forum theqoo. Some called Kim Soo Hyun a "perverted bastard" and a "lunatic."

The accusations have stoked speculation that Kim Soo Hyun has had an improper relationship with Kim Sae Ron while she was still a minor.

No official statement has been released from either party, but the online backlash continues to rise.

It is the latest in a series of speculation surrounding the interactions between Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron.

Some users on the internet have claimed for further investigation, saying "the people need to know" while others demanded that the agencies act accordingly.

As the controversy continues to play out, representatives for both actors have not offered official statements responding to the allegations.

The matter continues to be debated on social media and Korean entertainment forums.