Kim Seon-ho was forgiven by many due to his sincere apology and a clarifying statement from his ex-girlfriend.

Kim Seon-ho faced intense scrutiny when his ex-girlfriend accused him of emotional abuse and coercing her into an abortion under pretenses. These claims were widely reported and led to significant backlash, including losing endorsements and being removed from a variety show Indian Express, ABC News. Kim Seon-ho issued a public apology acknowledging his "carelessness and inconsiderate actions" Indian Express. His ex-girlfriend later clarified the situation and accepted his apology, which contributed to his partial exoneration and career recovery SCMP. This context confirms the main claims in the text.