Singer G-Dragon canceled his 'like' on a poll asking whether actor Kim Soo-hyun, who is embroiled in 'minor dating allegations,' should appear on the entertainment program.
On the 13th, a Taiwanese social media account covering the Korean entertainment industry conducted a poll on whether Kim Soo-hyun, who is currently appearing on MBC's entertainment program 'Good Day,' should step down. The account noted, "It may be difficult for Kim Soo-hyun to appear on TV again in the future," adding, "The '88 line' (cast born in 1988) might remain as a thing of the past. What do you think?" while posting the poll.
The poll options included, "It seems like G-Dragon will have a hard time," "I hope he steps down from the program," and "I hope he retires from the entertainment industry." After G-Dragon liked the post, some netizens speculated that he might have cut ties with Kim Soo-hyun due to the ongoing controversy. As this speculation spread, G-Dragon seemingly acknowledged the controversy and canceled his 'like.'
That day, Kim Soo-hyun proceeded with the recording of the MBC entertainment program 'Good Day' alongside G-Dragon. The production team reported, "We minimized the schedule for the shoot that was planned for that day."
Meanwhile, the family of the late actor Kim Sae-ron claimed through a YouTube channel that Kim Soo-hyun began dating Kim Sae-ron when she was 15 in 2015 and that they met for six years. They also released a photo of Kim Soo-hyun kissing Kim Sae-ron on the cheek and a letter believed to be sent to her while he was in the military. In the face of mounting controversy, Kim Soo-hyun's agency Gold Medalist stated, "We will clarify the facts and respond to the groundless rumors based on clear evidence next week."