Controversy Surrounds Kim Soo-hyun Following Kim Sae-ron's Death
The tragic passing of actress Kim Sae-ron has sparked numerous allegations against fellow actor Kim Soo-hyun, who has attempted to clarify the situation multiple times, yet public sentiment remains cold. The bereaved family is demanding an official apology from Kim Soo-hyun's side, which has responded by suggesting there may be misunderstandings and has requested a meeting to discuss the matter. Meanwhile, the private lives of both individuals continue to be exposed, causing distress.
On March 16, following Kim Sae-ron's death, the YouTube channel 'Garo Sero Research Institute' (가로세로연구소) revealed details surrounding her demise. According to the channel and the family, Kim Soo-hyun allegedly dated Kim Sae-ron from 2015 to 2021 when she was a minor, and after her DUI incident in 2022, he pressured her to repay 700 million KRW borrowed to settle the accident, despite her financial struggles.
In response, Kim Soo-hyun's team categorically denied these claims, labeling them as blatant falsehoods. They stated, 'Garo Sero has made malicious allegations that we colluded with YouTubers to harass the late Kim Sae-ron, including claims that she dated Kim Soo-hyun from the age of 15 and that our management's response to her DUI was inappropriate. These are all unacceptable falsehoods, and we are considering the strongest legal actions against the dissemination of these lies.'
As 'Garo Sero' escalated its accusations against Kim Soo-hyun, his team promised to clarify their position based on clear evidence, quickly moving to refute the claims. They asserted, 'It is not true that Kim Soo-hyun dated Kim Sae-ron when she was a minor. We have not demanded repayment of any debts after writing off the full amount owed by Kim Sae-ron.' They acknowledged a relationship but clarified it began only after she reached adulthood, using clothing in disputed photos as evidence to counter the allegations of underage dating.
In a counter-response, Kim Sae-ron's mother spoke through 'Garo Sero,' stating, 'Sae-ron never lied to the media. She was not a child who only enjoyed nightlife with friends, nor did she fabricate dating rumors with manipulated photos. However, individuals like Lee Jin-ho and Cyber Leakers have created false articles that dragged a promising young actress and her family into hell. Now that Sae-ron is gone, there are outrageous false articles claiming she was a breadwinner whose family squandered hundreds of billions.' She emphasized the family's desire to restore Sae-ron's honor as an actress and correct the false narratives, hoping for legal and institutional measures to prevent such occurrences in the future.
As the back-and-forth continues between 'Garo Sero,' Kim Soo-hyun's representatives, and the bereaved family, the private lives of both Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron are being unnecessarily exposed. Kim Soo-hyun's team expressed, 'We believe it is inappropriate to publicly debate these matters, especially considering the efforts of the deceased's mother to restore her honor. We would like to meet with her to provide a thorough explanation. Please feel free to contact the Gold Medalist office at any time.' However, this statement has reportedly incited further anger from the family, leading to the anticipation of additional revelations.
As the cycle of accusations and rebuttals continues, the private lives of the deceased and Kim Soo-hyun remain in the spotlight, causing unnecessary distress. The late Kim Sae-ron seems unable to find peace even in death, while Kim Soo-hyun appears increasingly unstable amid the swirling allegations. It is time for rational dialogue to resolve these issues rather than allowing emotions to escalate further.
