Kim Soo-hyun's Past Controversy Resurfaces, Linking Sulli and Block B's P.O.
The controversy surrounding actor Kim Soo-hyun has resurfaced, drawing connections to the late Sulli and igniting unwanted attention towards Block B's P.O. The ongoing revival of past issues has obscured the essence of the situation, leading to a sense of regret among observers.
On April 2, a representative from Artist Company, P.O.'s agency, stated to OSEN, "We cannot confirm anything regarding the actor's private life," addressing the resurfaced dating rumors between P.O. and Sulli.
These dating rumors were sparked by Sulli's older brother, who recently accused Kim Soo-hyun and the head of his agency, Gold Medalist, of pressuring Sulli into performing explicit scenes in the film 'Real.' This accusation is particularly notable as Kim Soo-hyun played the male lead in 'Real,' and the agency head, Lee Ro-be, was the film's director.
Currently, Kim Soo-hyun is facing allegations of 'grooming' related to his past relationship with the late actress Kim Sae-ron, who was a minor at the time. As a result, scrutiny of Kim Soo-hyun's past actions has intensified, coinciding with the allegations made by Sulli's brother regarding her role in 'Real.'
On March 31, Kim Soo-hyun held an emergency press conference, tearfully denying the allegations surrounding his private life. Following this, Sulli's brother mentioned her past relationships during a live broadcast on social media, including a reference to her former boyfriend, Choiza from Dynamic Duo, and claimed that she dated P.O. for about a year, stirring further controversy.
While this is the first time the dating rumors between Sulli and P.O. have come to light, they have been mentioned sporadically on various social media platforms and online communities. However, out of respect for the deceased, many netizens have refrained from discussing these topics. Unfortunately, the brother's claims and subsequent media coverage have reignited the conversation.
In response, Artist Company expressed caution, stating, "Given the sensitivity surrounding the deceased, we cannot confirm anything regarding the artist's private life. We appreciate your understanding in this matter."
Public sentiment online reflects a reluctance to engage with what many see as unnecessary sensationalism. While some sympathize with Sulli's brother's desire to clear his sister's name, they also feel that the focus on the alleged coercion of explicit scenes has been overshadowed by sensationalized dating news.
Following the brother's allegations, the focus shifted from the coercive nature of Sulli's scenes to the explicit content of 'Real,' which ironically saw a resurgence in popularity, ranking second in Netflix's global Top 10 films. Additionally, 'Real' has been trending on various domestic OTT platforms, drawing attention primarily to its explicit scenes.
On April 2, Kim Soo-hyun's team categorically denied the allegations regarding coercion in the production of 'Real.' However, the ongoing scrutiny regarding his private life with Kim Sae-ron continues to lack clear resolution, leading to a sense of frustration as the focus shifts away from addressing the core allegations to digging up past controversies.
