Kim Su-hyun’s image collapse – Zhao Liying’s review of “Professor” sparks debate.

In a recent scandal, South Korean star Kim Soo-hyun was exposed to be in a relationship with the late actress Kim Saeron when she was still a minor, sparking controversy. Having been embroiled in a series of scandals recently, his public image has taken a nosedive. Netizens dug up a video clip of mainland Chinese actress Zhao Liying commenting on Kim Soo-hyun’s portrayal of Do Min-joon in the Korean drama “My Love from the Star” in 2017. Her sharp remarks made netizens exclaim it was a “divine prediction,” leading the topic to trend on Weibo.

Kim Soo-hyun, who has starred in many classic Korean dramas, rose to fame across Asia in 2014 through the idol drama “My Love from the Star” co-starring Jun Ji-hyun. Portraying the 400-year-old alien professor Do Min-joon, he became the “ceiling of the perfect boyfriend” in the hearts of many female viewers. The character not only possessed superpowers and high intelligence but also exhibited loyalty and affection, capturing the hearts of numerous fans. However, with the recent revelation of Kim Soo-hyun’s alleged love scandal with the late Kim Saeron, including suspicions of dating her when she was underage, his image has suffered a significant blow.

As public opinion continues to escalate, mainland netizens uncovered an old interview segment featuring Zhao Liying.

At that time, Zhao Liying, who had just risen to fame with the drama “Legend of Lu Zhen,” was asked on the entertainment talk show “Super Interview,” “What do you think of the phenomenal success of ‘My Love from the Star’?” Her response shocked the audience: “Girls who watch too many Korean dramas may mix up reality with fiction. They long to meet a perfect man like Do Min-joon, but in reality, Kim Soo-hyun is nothing like his character in the drama. Such disparity will only lead to disappointment.”

What’s noteworthy is that Zhao Liying’s remarks were criticized as “low emotional intelligence” at the time. However, this statement, which was heavily criticized back then, is now making netizens call her a “prophet.” Netizens expressed, “There’s no perfect character in real life,” and “Zhao Liying truly is a clear-headed leading lady.”

Amid the recent scandal involving Kim Soo-hyun, he not only faced numerous brand cut-offs but also his fans began to realize that they no longer need the Do Min-joon living on a star, instead appreciating those who dare to say, “Even princes and princesses need to repay mortgages.” As a result, many fans have decided to disassociate themselves from him.