Kim Soo-hyun's Agency Takes Legal Action Against False Claims

On March 10, 2025, Kim Soo-hyun's agency, Gold Medalist, announced that they would be taking legal action against the claims made by the YouTube channel 'Garo-Seto Research Institute' (가로세로연구소). The agency stated that the allegations regarding Kim Soo-hyun's involvement in the harassment of the late actress Kim Sae-ron are completely false. The channel had suggested that Kim Soo-hyun colluded with a YouTuber to bully Kim Sae-ron, even making the outrageous claim that Kim Soo-hyun had a romantic relationship with her since she was 15 years old.

Gold Medalist firmly rejected these accusations, labeling them as baseless and harmful. They also addressed claims that a manager from their agency had connections with the YouTuber, stating that these assertions are also unfounded and unacceptable. The YouTuber in question had previously exposed Kim Sae-ron for hosting a drinking party during her period of reflection following a drunk driving incident, which contributed to a negative public perception of her.

The backlash against Kim Sae-ron intensified, and tragically, she took her own life on February 16, 2025. Just three days later, the YouTuber released a video titled 'My Position on the Late Kim Sae-ron,' claiming that accusations of him bullying her were unfounded and that he had sufficient evidence to refute them. He asserted that all videos about Kim Sae-ron over the past three years were vetted by acquaintances and agency representatives. He also criticized other YouTubers, including those from Garo-Seto, for framing him negatively.

Despite his explanations, public sentiment remained skeptical, especially with Kim Soo-hyun's agency now pursuing legal action against Garo-Seto, putting the YouTuber in a precarious position. This YouTuber had previously created content around a selfie that Kim Sae-ron had posted with Kim Soo-hyun, which fueled dating rumors before it was deleted.

Netizens have expressed their desire for accountability, calling for both Garo-Seto and the YouTuber to face legal consequences for their actions. Many are hoping for a crackdown on cyberbullying and misinformation in the entertainment industry.