Brands including Prada have cut ties with South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun amid controversy over his relationship with actress Kim Sae-ron who was found dead in February.

"We would like to emphasise that he is not wearing his trousers. This is a photograph of him without his trousers," YouTube channel Hoverlab said in Korean.

The family of late South Korean actress Kim Sae Ron has filed a legal complaint against actor Kim Soo Hyun, alleging that his actions played a role in her death, their attorney announced Monday.

The controversy involving Kim Soo-hyun and the late Kim Sae-ron has opened a Pandora's box of issues within the entertainment industry, from age-gap relationships to the treatment of disgraced celebrities.

Scenes featuring South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun were snipped from the ongoing Disney Plus variety show Good Day amid the raging controversy surrounding his alleged relationship with Kim Sae-ron, a K-drama actress who died by suicide on February 16,

Kim Soo Hyun has been receiving severe backlash for being romantically involved with late actress Kim Sae-Ron, when she was a minor. The actor was earlier dropped by Prada as brand ambassador.

Italian luxury brand Prada has terminated its contract with South Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun amid allegations of an underage relationship involving the late actress Kim Sae Ron.

Kim Soo Hyun Faces Backlash as International Fans Turn Their Backs! The controversy surrounding actor Kim Soo Hyun and his alleged past relationship with Kim Sae Ron has ignited a firestorm among international fans.

South Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun faces increased scrutiny as Chinese netizens question the accuracy of his agency’s timeline concerning his relationship with the late actress Kim Sae Ron.

The statement added that "if the controversy surrounding the cast member continues, it could further damage the purpose of Good Day".