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.

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 family of late actor Kim Sae-ron found another set of papers on Monday morning "threatening Kim Sae-ron that the agency will press charges if she tries to talk to Kim Soo-hyun again," according to the family's attorney.

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.

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.

Kim Soo Hyun's footage from the MBC’s variety program 'Good Day' will reportedly be edited as the production team released an official statement and spoke about the "gravity of the controversy".

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.

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