Actor Kim Soo-hyun faces intense calls to step down from a variety show amid allegations of a past relationship with the late Kim Sae-ron during her minor years.
According to the broadcast industry on the 13th, Kim Soo-hyun participated in the recording of MBC's variety show "Good Day" that day. Previously, reports indicated he would be absent. However, the production team noted, "We minimized the filming schedule to proceed." As a result, there has been a surge of demands for his departure on the program's bulletin board. There were previous calls for him to leave, but the atmosphere has intensified.
On the official viewer bulletin board for "Good Day," there are ongoing posts urging Kim Soo-hyun to step down. Viewers are expressing dissatisfaction with comments such as, "Is this acceptable for a public broadcaster?" "Dissolution seems to be the answer," "Leave the show," "Please act rationally," and "We strongly demand that MBC and the production team edit out all footage of the controversial figure," as well as, "Are you ignoring the viewers?"
"Good Day" is a music project variety show featuring G-Dragon and various personalities, where Kim Soo-hyun has attracted attention alongside G-Dragon and Hwang Kwanghee, both born in 1988 and nicknamed "Palpalz (88s)." Meanwhile, as the controversy spreads, Kim Soo-hyun's representatives will reveal their position on the allegations next week.
Kim Soo-hyun's agency, Gold Medalist, announced the same day regarding the allegations exposed by the YouTube channel Cross and Vertical Research Institute, "We will clarify the facts and respond to unfounded rumors based on clear evidence next week." They added, "We apologize for any prolonged discomfort. We ask for your understanding as we seek to prevent further reporting."
The family of Kim Sae-ron claimed through the "Cross and Vertical Research Institute" (Gaseyeon) that Kim Sae-ron had been in a relationship with Kim Soo-hyun for over six years since she was 15, causing a stir. Following this, on the 11th and 12th, photos of Kim Soo-hyun kissing Kim Sae-ron on the cheek and text messages where Kim Sae-ron sought help from Kim Soo-hyun were released, amplifying the controversy.
Kim Soo-hyun's agency, Gold Medalist, stated, "This is a clear falsehood," and revealed, "We are considering the strongest legal actions possible against the dissemination of false information by the ‘Cross and Vertical Research Institute.’" They emphasized that there would be no change in their position despite repeated additional allegations.