Kim Soo Hyun is caught in a major scandal after the death of Kim Sae Ron. He is being accused of taking advantage of the actress and being responsible for her suicide. This has put his career, upcoming projects, and public image at serious risk.
The 37-year-old actor was enjoying his moment in the spotlight after the overwhelming success of his drama “Queen of Tears”. Now, his reputation is in ruins following a controversy involving the late Kim Sae Ron. He is accused of having a relationship with her when she was only 15, a relationship that reportedly began during her middle school years.
A YouTube channel Hoverlab (Garo Sero Institute) continues to make shocking claims about their alleged 6-year relationship. The relationship began in November 2015 and they parted ways in July 2021.
The YT channel has released several intimate photos, text messages, and interviews with the deceased family. Notably, the agency Gold Medalist denied the claims and announced legal action against the channel. However, Garo Sero continues to release evidence such as handwritten letters and postcards despite being threatened with a lawsuit.
Public opinion has shifted against Kim Soo Hyun and the outrage continues to grow. As the controversy escalated, Gold Medalist stated on March 13 that they would release a statement along with clear evidence next week.
On March 13, Garo Sero Institute released another video and warned the Kdrama actor to release more evidence if he denies his relationship and does not apologize to the deceased’s family. The channel is threatening to release three more photos and videos that allegedly prove Kim Soo Hyun’s relationship with actress Kim Sae Ron unless he comes clean about the romance.
They shared, ‘We will wait for Kim Soo Hyun’s sincere public apology to Kim Sae Ron’s family.’ They also issued a warning, saying, ‘If he continues to lie and make excuses, three shocking photos and a video will be released. The previously released photos are nothing compared to what’s coming.’
Additionally, Garo Sero stated, ‘Actress Kim Sae Ron herself revealed that she dated Kim Soo Hyun from November 19, 2015, when she was in her second year of middle school, until July 7, 2021, for six years.’ They added, ‘We’ll be watching to see how long the shameless pro-Chinese star Kim Soo Hyun will continue to lie. We will fight to the end for actress Kim Sae Ron, who suffered so much at a young age, and for her family.’
Kim Soo Hyun and his agency are embroiled in another scandal for framing her “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay” co-star and labelmate as a bully. A former Gold Medalist employee claimed that her bullying controversy erupted to cover up a bigger scandal involving Kim Soo Hyun and his cousin.
Despite the public backlash, he participated in the filming for the variety show “Good Day” on March 13. Several of his advertising contracts have been terminated and the brands are not renewing ad deals due to calls for boycott.
As the scandal continues to unfold, all eyes are on Kim Soo Hyun and what statement he will make next week.