The YouTube channel 'Garo-se-ro Research Institute' is continually using the late Kim Sae-ron to stir up issues. The name of the deceased is even mentioned continuously, and various online communities are discussing rumors of Kim Sae-ron's pregnancy and abortion during her lifetime. Although the Garo-se-ro side claims to 'help the bereaved family,' they are actually receiving support through this and even stated, 'Please help us reach 1 million subscribers,' leaving doubts about their sincerity.
The Garo-se-ro Research Institute previously claimed, based on tips from the late Kim Sae-ron's bereaved family since the 10th, that she had been in a relationship with Kim Soo-hyun for over six years since she was a minor at the age of 15, continuously releasing photos of the two from the past and creating a stir. They are currently releasing additional photos related to the two.
Amid predictions of endless speculation surrounding the personal photos of the two, a report by OSEN yesterday revealed the circumstances under which Kim Soo-hyun recanted his previous denial of the dating rumors with Kim Sae-ron. When the rumors first surfaced last year, Kim Soo-hyun's agency, Gold Medalist, denied them as 'baseless,' but in an official statement released this morning, they disclosed that the two were in a relationship from the summer of 2019, after Kim Sae-ron reached adulthood, until the fall of 2020.
In this context, a Gold Medalist representative told OSEN, 'The official statement released today was prepared and distributed urgently, considering the seriousness of the matter, so we ask for your understanding if it is lacking in detail,' and explained, 'Both Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron found it challenging to acknowledge the breakup that occurred four years ago according to the standards at the time of the dating rumors.'
Kim Soo-hyun has become cornered regarding his past relationship with Kim Sae-ron to the extent that he felt the need to rectify his previously denied dating rumors. This is because the Garo-se-ro side has alleged that Kim Soo-hyun has been in a six-year relationship with Kim Sae-ron since she was a minor, at the age of 15, raising suspicions of 'grooming crimes.'
In the emergency statement released afterward, Gold Medalist sought to correct two main points. First, they acknowledged that Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron had indeed dated in the past, but the relationship lasted from the summer of 2019, when Kim Sae-ron was an adult, to the fall of 2020. They also emphasized that the notice regarding the 700 million won in damages sent to Kim Sae-ron did not have any intent of coercion or pressure.
However, the Garo-se-ro side threatened another revelation and, that evening, turned on a live broadcast. In the broadcast, Garo-se-ro stated, 'We will refrain from discussing Kim Soo-hyun. Kim Sae-ron's mother is worried that (Kim Soo-hyun) might make an extreme choice, so we will not reveal the photo of the dishes today,' adding, 'Respecting the family's wishes, we are currently persuading them. If the family agrees, we will also release the video.' Additionally, they presented a statement allegedly sent by Kim Sae-ron's mother, which was read out loud by AI voice. However, it has not been confirmed whether this statement is indeed from the bereaved family, making it difficult to trust.
Moreover, the YouTube channel 'Garo-se-ro Research Institute' is known as a cyber wrecker. Cyber wrecker is a term that originated from the word 'wrecker,' which refers to a tow truck that rushes to the scene of a traffic accident. It describes YouTubers, influencers, and internet community users who spread unverified rumors and create sensational content to increase view counts and gather subscribers, often capitalizing on negative issues.
Many stars have already suffered damage from cyber wreckers, and the late Kim Sae-ron was also exposed to this form of harassment during her lifetime, voicing her struggles and suffering. Currently, Kim Soo-hyun is similarly exposed to indiscriminate sensational news related to the deceased's passing.
In this broadcast, Garo-se-ro also criticized Kim Soo-hyun's appearance, making personal attacks with phrases like 'ugly eyes' and continuously hurling insults such as 'Is this a person?' During this process, Garo-se-ro led the issue by continually bringing up past videos of Kim Sae-ron, encouraging viewers to offer support and blatantly including their payment account at the bottom of the channel, promoting a structure of making money. There are doubts about whether Garo-se-ro's intention to help the bereaved family is genuine.
In addition, Garo-se-ro revealed a political tone by expressing 'opposition to impeachment.' It seems they are using the issues surrounding Kim Sae-ron and Kim Soo-hyun to their advantage, as they stated, 'Please support us to reach 1 million subscribers,' clearly indicating an intention to increase their YouTube subscriber count, raising further doubts about their sincerity.
During the broadcast, a person claiming to be Kim Sae-ron's mother stated, 'In order to restore the honor of a child whose reputation was ruined in an instant, I want to lay the groundwork to legally hold accountable the malicious cyber wreckers for their criminal acts in the future,' also pointing out how a few photos have exacerbated the incident.
However, the actions of Garo-se-ro are increasingly distancing themselves from the intentions of the individual claiming to represent the bereaved family. Because the name of the deceased is mentioned and consumed daily, various online communities are discussing rumors about Kim Sae-ron's pregnancy and abortion, leading to a serious situation. This has resulted in the amplification and reproduction of issues that the bereaved family does not want to be discussed, creating a cycle of repetition with each mention of the deceased's name. Concerns are emerging about the current situation, in which Kim Soo-hyun is becoming central to the issues surrounding Kim Sae-ron's death.
In fact, Gold Medalist has also revealed plans for the strongest legal response against cyber wreckers, and Garo-se-ro has claimed that they will not shy away from legal action as well. This is a time that requires not only a reduction of public fatigue but also a need for organized fact-checking and discretion to not absorb the indiscriminate disclosures of cyber wreckers without basis.
[OSEN]