South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun became embroiled in controversy after the YouTube channel Garosero accused him of dating actress Kim Sae-ron from 2015 to 2022. Kim Sae-ron was found dead in her apartment on February 16, 2025, coincidentally, the same day as Kim Soo-hyun's birthday.Kim Soo-hyun is well known for his Netflix series, Queen of Tears, which aired between March and April 2024. The show's lead actress, Kim Ji-won, was also drawn into the controversy, as Garosero alleged that the actor allegedly used Kim Ji-won to fuel dating rumors in an attempt to promote their show in 2024.As of March 16, 2025, the main cast members have pursued various professional endeavors, while Kim Soo-hyun remains under public scrutiny for allegedly dating Kim Sae-ron when she was 15.From Kim Soo-hyun to Kim Ji-won: Where are the actors of Queen of Tears now? View this post on Instagram Instagram PostAside from the recent scandal, Kim Soo-hyun bagged the leading role in the upcoming Disney+ series Knock Off. It is scheduled for release in the first half of 2025. The series also stars Jo Bo-ah.In February 2025, the Times of India reported that Kim Ji-won is reportedly considering starring in the upcoming drama Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia. Her agency, HighZium Studio, confirmed that they will be negotiating an offer if Kim Ji-won accepts the role.Queen of Tears' antagonist Park Sung-hoon had a successful year in 2024. Following the Netflix series, he joined the lead ensemble of Netflix's Squid Game 2. In the second installment of the Emmy-winning series, Park Sung-hoon played Hyun-ju, a transgender woman.However, in January 2025, he got embroiled in controversy after posting an inappropriate parody on Instagram. Subsequently, Park Sung-hoon was removed as the lead from the upcoming show, The Tyrant's Chef, opposite SNSD's Yoona.Kwak Dong-yeon played Hong Hae-in's (Kim Ji-won) brother in Queen of Tears. In the series, he portrayed the role of a doting husband of Da-hye (Lee Joo-bin). The actor is known for his roles in the Disney+ series Big Mouth, It's Okay To Not Be Okay, and Vincenzo.Lee Joo-bin played Da-hye, who conspired against Hong Hae-in's family along with her brother Eun-seong (Park Sung-hoon). She marries Hae-in's brother, Soo-cheol (Kwak Dong-yeon), to get into the family and destroy them from within. However, by the end of the series, she falls in love with Soo-cheol and goes against her own brother and mother.Lee Joo-bin won the Best Supporting Actress award at the Daejeon Special Film Festival for her role in the Netflix series. She has also joined the lead cast of the upcoming K-drama The Divorce Insurance.The show also stars Lee Dong-wook, Lee Kwang-soo, and Lee Da-hee. It will be aired on TVING and in selected regions on Prime Video, starting March 31, 2025. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostWhile Kim Soo-hyun has yet to address the ongoing controversy, his Queen of Tears co-stars remain focused on their careers. The series is currently available on Netflix.Meanwhile, on March 15, 2025, Mint News reported that Kim Sae-ron's family is demanding an official apology from the 37-year-old actor. They are asking him to acknowledge that he dated their daughter for six years when she was a minor and he was 27.