As the conflict between actor Kim Soo-hyun and the family of the late Kim Sae-ron intensifies, the YouTube channel 'Garosero Research Institute' (hereinafter referred to as 'Gaseyeon') has mentioned actor Won-bin, escalating the controversy.
Recently, Gaseyeon revealed a recording of the late Kim Sae-ron, along with a voice message from the informant A's wife expressing gratitude to Won-bin. In response, Won-bin's agency Eden Nine stated on the 9th, "I do not personally know the informant and his wife, and apart from attending the funeral to pay respects to the deceased, I have no other involvement."
Gaseyeon held a press conference on the 7th, revealing a voice message from the informant A's wife conveying her gratitude to Won-bin. In the message, she said, "At first, I didn't know who Won-bin was. I didn't know he was famous in Korea, but I realized after seeing what he did. He came quietly. I showed my respect. That human warmth meant more to us than we could imagine. I genuinely express my gratitude."
However, Won-bin's side officially stated regarding these claims, "I do not personally know the informant and his wife, and apart from attending the funeral to pay respects to the deceased, I have no other involvement." They have firmly drawn a line against Gaseyeon's assertions.
Won-bin has a connection with the late Kim Sae-ron through the 2010 movie 'The Man from Nowhere.' Currently, he has been quiet and has stopped acting, but nevertheless, he attended the funeral of the late Kim Sae-ron to pay his respects. The fact that Won-bin's side expressed an official stance in response to Gaseyeon's claims is unusual, reflecting the seriousness of the situation.
Meanwhile, Kim Soo-hyun's agency reported Gaseyeon and the family of the late Kim Sae-ron for violations of the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Sexual Violence Crimes. The agency stated, "The act of distributing photos of actor Kim Soo-hyun taken without permission is an extremely serious action that is hard to overlook," adding that if the dissemination of false information continues, they will take comprehensive legal actions. Kim Soo-hyun's side noted that they believe the recording released by Gaseyeon was manipulated by AI, and they have additionally filed complaints against Gaseyeon operator Kim Se-eui and the family of the late Kim Sae-ron for defamation.
This incident has shocked the entertainment industry and the public, and official positions from related individuals are continuing. Won-bin's official statement stands in stark contrast to his quiet image, showing how significant the repercussions of this incident are.
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