Actor Kim Soo-hyun, who is facing various suspicions related to the death of Kim Sae-ron, has made several clarifications, but public sentiment remains cold. The bereaved family is demanding an official apology from Kim Soo-hyun's side, which has requested to come and talk, saying there seems to be a misunderstanding. In the meantime, the private lives of both individuals continue to be exposed, causing regret.
On the 16th, after Kim Sae-ron passed away, the YouTube channel "Garosero Research Institute" (hereinafter referred to as "Garosero") revealed the background leading to the death of the deceased. According to "Garosero" and the bereaved family, Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron dated for six years from 2015, when Kim Sae-ron was a minor, until 2021, and even after the deceased faced financial difficulties due to a suspension of activities following a drunk driving accident in 2022, he insisted on repayment of the 700 million won borrowed for accident settlement.
In response, Kim Soo-hyun's side stated it is a clear falsehood, arguing, "Garosero claims that the company and actor Kim Soo-hyun colluded with YouTubers to harass the late Kim Sae-ron, asserting that the late Kim Sae-ron dated Kim Soo-hyun from the age of 15, that the agency's response to the late Kim Sae-ron's drunk driving accident was inappropriate, and that our manager has a relationship with the YouTuber, along with many malicious claims about the company and actor Kim Soo-hyun. However, all of these are falsehoods that cannot be tolerated, and we will be considering the strongest legal actions available against Garosero for spreading false information."
Nevertheless, as "Garosero" increased the intensity of its accusations against Kim Soo-hyun, his side announced it would clarify based on clear evidence but immediately engaged in a rebuttal. Kim Soo-hyun's side claimed, "It is not true that Kim Soo-hyun dated Kim Sae-ron during her minor years," adding, "We have not requested repayment even once after managing the full amount of our claim against Kim Sae-ron as a bad debt." While their relationship was factual, it was asserted that they began dating after Kim Sae-ron became an adult, and the controversial photos were countered by presenting the clothes Kim Sae-ron was wearing as evidence, directly refuting Garosero's allegations of a "minor relationship."
In response to Kim Soo-hyun's rebuttal, "Garosero" also fired back with its own refutation. Kim Sae-ron's mother stated through "Garosero," "Sae-ron never lied to the media. She did not pretend to be a part-time worker with falsehoods, nor was she a child who only enjoyed entertainment with friends. She did not create dating rumors with manipulated photos. However, Jin-ho Lee and cyber bullies have fabricated false articles, dragging the life of an ordinary and promising actress and her family into hell. Moreover, they mocked Sae-ron as a girl who is supposedly lying and whose intentions cannot be discerned regarding the photos she posted. Now that Sae-ron is gone, countless articles of immense falsehood that are unbearable to see or read are being created, falsely saying that she was a head of household and her family squandered the hundreds of billions she earned." She added, "We, the bereaved family, only hope to restore the honor that Sae-ron had as an actress in her lifetime and to correct the false articles that are completely contrary to the facts, hoping this motivates the media to fulfill its duties and responsibilities through legal and institutional measures so that such events do not happen again."
As the claims from "Garosero," counterclaims from Kim Soo-hyun's side, and rebuttals from the bereaved family continue, the private lives of Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron are being unnecessarily exposed. In this regard, Kim Soo-hyun's side stated, "We believe that publicly deciding right and wrong is inappropriate for both the mother, who sought any means to restore the honor of the deceased, and for the deceased herself. We would like to meet with your mother and provide a thorough explanation. Please contact the Gold Medalist office at your convenience," but this statement has instead incited further anger from the bereaved family, resulting in another live revelation being anticipated.
As the process of accusations and rebuttals continues, the private life of the deceased and Kim Soo-hyun is being unnecessarily exposed. Kim Sae-ron, who seems unable to rest in peace after passing away, and Kim Soo-hyun, who displays a psychologically unstable state due to the exposure of private life amid numerous suspicions, are creating further discomfort. It is time to engage in rational discussions to organize these matters rather than indulge in hasty actions.
[OSEN = Jang Woo-young, reporter]