The legal representative of the late actress Kim Sae Ron's family disclosed text messages allegedly exchanged between Kim Sae Ron and actor Kim Soo Hyun, raising new concerns about their past relationship.

At a press conference held in Seocho-gu, Seoul, attorney Bu Ji Seok reportedly revealed messages from June 2016 that he claims suggest the two were romantically involved while Kim Sae Ron was still a minor.

The messages released by Kim Sae Ron's family have led to speculation about the nature of their relationship.

Last week, Kim Soo Hyun's representatives said the two began dating only after Kim Sae Ron had reached the age of consent. But the newly released messages seem to undermine that claim.

In one exchange (as translated by Koreaboo), Kim Soo Hyun allegedly asked Kim Sae Ron about physical intimacy:

Kim Soo Hyun: "Will it take about a year?"
Kim Sae Ron: "Hmm. Maybe?"
Kim Soo Hyun: "Three years? Ha."
Kim Sae Ron: "I mean, a year is pretty long. But three?"
Kim Soo Hyun: "You think a year is too long? Then in six months?"
Kim Sae Ron: "I'll do it when I want to. No promises."

Another set of messages previously released showed Kim Soo Hyun asking for hugs and kisses:

Kim Sae Ron: "You never wake up."
Kim Soo Hyun: "Yeah, I wouldn't know, even if you kissed me."
Kim Sae Ron: "So you wouldn't notice even if I did it a few times. Yay."
Kim Soo Hyun: "When can I hold you and fall asleep? I think I'd be able to sleep really well then."
Kim Sae Ron: "Yeah, I'll let you do that."

The timing of these messages has fueled public scrutiny, as Kim Sae Ron was 17 years old at the time of the exchange. Kim Soo Hyun's legal team has yet to provide a response following the latest revelation.

Kim Sae Ron, known for her roles in "The Man from Nowhere" and "Mirror of the Witch," passed away earlier this year. Her death prompted a reevaluation of her past relationships and controversies.

Bu Ji Seok responded to fears that the messages were edited or misrepresented. "These messages are direct evidence of the relationship timeline," he added, denying any tampering.

The controversy has sparked a heated discussion in the entertainment industry, with fans and netizens divided on its implications. Others caution against jumping to conclusions.