Tuesday, March 11, 2025

 

It's being dug up on another site

theqoo

-Whoa... I've never seen this picture before. Why is he acting like that indoors? In other pictures, he was seen smoking outside, though.

-As expected, fans who left the fandom are the scariest ones.

-Being a male celebrity is so easy, right?

-Whoa... But when was this from?? I've never seen this picture before.

-Whoa... To think that this has been buried all this time...

-Just f*cking retire...

-Was this from 'Secretly, Greatly' era? Judging from Lee Hyunwoo next to him.

-It's impressive how he built a naive image all this time.

-Was this just revealed now?

-I know it's not important but... When was this?

-Wow, I've never seen this before. How was this buried all this time?

-I freaking hate him.

-And it’s a cigarette, too.

-Wow, he really treats the staff like they're not even human.

-I knew about this. It didn't become controversial at the time??


Kim Soohyun smoking indoors (cigarette) while a staff member is doing his hair

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https://v.daum.net/v/20250311213615474

On the 11th, a representative from Kim Soohyun's agency, Gold Medalist, told OSEN, "We have seen Garo Sero Research Institute's live broadcast and are currently discussing our response. There is no additional official statement at this time. We will share an update once we have finalized our position."

theqoo

-Just retire. You are disgusting.

-Didn't they say everything was false and that they'd take strong legal action?

-Didn't they say it was all false information?

-They're probably going to silence Garo Sero Research Institute with money.

-If it's false information, then it's false information. What's there to discuss?

-Go to jail, you f*cker.

-What is there to discuss?? Guess he must still think he can get away with it.

-Just announce your retirement.

-Don't ever come back.

-Didn't you say yesterday that you'd take legal action? And now you're discussing?

-It's his own business, what's there to discuss? Ah... Is he deciding whether to retire or not?

-I wonder what he's going to say.

-I don't want to see him ever again.

-With their kissing photo out... If he keeps denyingit, even worse pictures might come out.

Kim Soohyun's side: "Currently discussing on how to response to Garo Sero Research Institute new allegations"

 

Kim Saeron: However, I don't understand at all the statement released by Gold Medalist saying, 'We have no idea what her intention is.' It is completely inconsistent with their actions. I hope they properly acknowledge the harm I suffered while I was with the company and apologize. As an actress, I believe that it is necessary to tell the truth of those who are being consumed by the public with a distorted image, therefore I'm writing this message.

Kim Saeron: I actually wrote it downㅋ

Kim Saeron's cousin: ㅋ

Kim Saeron: Assh*le.

Kim Saeron's cousin: Good. I think there's a typo in the fourth paragraph of the statement.

Kim Saeron: Okay, okay, thanks.

Kim Saeron's cousin: I can't believe they gave out my number~

Kim Saeron: Exactlyㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

Kim Saeron's cousin: So, are you going to release the statement later after fixing it a little bit more?

Kim Saeron: I'm not going to release it. I just wrote it down.

Kim Saeron's cousin: Ah, I see. I sincerely wish for them to fall into disgrace.

Kim Saeron: Same here

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Kim Saeron's cousin: I got a call from a journalist while I was talking to you.

Kim Saeron: Don't answer it.

Kim Saeron's cousin: Okay, okay.


Kim Saeron's cousin: I just saw an article saying that you're currently preparing a statement. I saw it as I was getting off work.

Kim Saeron: No, that's a false report.

Kim Saeron: Hello, this is Kim Saeron. First of all, I would like to apologize to everyone who has been affected and confused by my carelessness, as well to the broadcast staff.

Although the dating rumors that have been reported earlier have been clarified as completely false, I clearly state that this is not true.

The photo posted on my story was from 2016. Our relationship lasted from 19 November 2015 to 7 July 2021.

I was 16 years old and he was 30. Our relationship of 6 years ended just like that.

As someone who was born into the profession of acting, I was looking for a new company before the re-signing season, and during discussions with my ex's company, I ended up signing with Gold Medalist without going into details about the contract and conditions. I worked on new talent casting and visual directing, but I did not receive any legitimate payment for it. 


Unlike my previous company’s contract renewal, I signed a renewal agreement with the condition of financial loan support, but when it was time to renew the contract, I tried to contact the company and Kim Soohyun, but both went silent and later I received a legal notice saying that the contract would not be renewed.

Thus, in May 2022, my exclusive contract with Gold Medalist was terminated. I sincerely apologize to the drama staff, all the hard-working team members, actors, writers, directors, and everyone who contributed to the projects unrelated to this issue.

theqoo

-She was too kind...

-This is so sad... She must've been so lonely and scared aloneㅠㅠㅠ

-Women only get heard when they're dead.

-I can only cry to see this...

-Oh Gosh... This is really heartbreaking.

-She said she didn't even plan to release that statementㅠㅠ Poor herㅠㅠ

-World, stop killing women.

-She didn't want to release the statement because she was too f*cking kind. Oh Goshㅠㅠ

-The way she said, 'I'm not going to release it. I just wrote it down' is really heartbreakingㅠㅠㅠㅠ

-The fact that her cousin's number was spread to the journalists is so chilling. This is driving me insane.

-She should've exposed himㅠㅠ

-I hope they investigate Gold Medalist too.

-She should've just released it... It all ended with only the kind people suffering.

-Saeron-ah, this is really upsetting...

-I don’t know why this conversation makes me so sadㅜㅜ I could handle everything else, but I’m crying because of this.

Garo Sero Research Institute releases Kim Saeron and her cousin's KakaoTalk conversation

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Kim Soohyun seemed to not respond to her test and blocked her number, so Kim Saeron contacted him with her cousin's number. The next day, her cousin's number was flooded with calls from entertainment journalists, including Lee Jinho.

theqoo

-He's an evil.

-This is really terrifying. He's truly an evil.

-This is really chilling…. Why….? Why would he give out her cousin's number to journalists....?

-Ah... This makes me feelsick. Did he really have to go that far?

-I just don't understand why he had to go that far.

-That bastard is not even a human. How could he do that to such a young kid? Saeron's desperate plea to be saved is truly heartbreaking... This is driving me insane.

-It's very evil of him to spread her cousin's number to the journalists... F*ck.

-I'm f*cking speechless...ㅎㅎㅎㅎㅎㅎ

-He's a psychopath. I know that. I can tell even though I'm not a doctor.

-He probably thought it was Kim Saeron's new number and spread it to journalists... He's truly a piece of garbage.

-...Can you even call that human?

-There's a reason she died on her birthday... This is insane... Wow..

-Male celebrities are always beyond imagination.

-He's truly a psychopath.

What happened after Kim Saeron contacted Kim Soohyun

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He posted a picture of the gift he received from fans

Aside from their romantic relationship, the actress who was part of the same agency passed away, but he didn't attend her funeral or even send a condolence wreath.

theqoo

-This is sending me chills. He'll get what he deserves.

-He probably didn't go because he knew he did something wrong and was afraid that it would be exposed. He's not even human.

-Leaving everything else aside... It's terrifying that as a colleague, he didn't even send a condolence wreath. Let alone attend the funeral.

-He's still accepting gifts?

-He's so old and makes a lot of money... Yet he still brags about receiving gifts.

-Seriously, he didn't even go to her funeral..? Is he even a human?

-I really want to hear Kim Soohyun's side of the story. What was he thinking?

-He really needs a psychological evaluation. At this point, he's either a psychopath or a sociopath.

-He's really not a human... He didn't even go to her funeral.

-He could've taken down his Instagram story, but even after the articles came out, he chose not to.

-He should've at least gone to the funeral...

-This is chilling.

-I know celebrities sell their image... But this is too chilling.

-I can't believe he didn't even go to the funeral of an actress from his own agency.

-Isn't he a grooming sex offender?

Kim Soohyun's Instagram story on the day Kim Saeron passed away

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https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0001024530

Actor Kim Soohyun finds himself caught in a dilemma. If he proceeds with a lawsuit against Garo Sero Research Institute for spreading false information, it may appear as if he is accusing the family of the late Kim Saeron of defamation, which will inevitably lead to public criticism. On the other hand, if he remains silent, it could be seen as an admission of guilt.

On March 10, Kim Soohyun's agency, Gold Medalist, released an official statement denying allegations that he had been in a relationship with the late Kim Saeron, stating, "The claims are entirely false."

The agency emphasized, "There have been numerous malicious allegations against our company and actor Kim Soohyun, including claims that Kim Saeron had been dating Kim Soohyun since she was 15. These false claims are unacceptable. We plan to consider taking the strongest possible legal action against Garo Sero Research Institute for spreading false information."

In response, Garo Sero Research Institute countered on their YouTube community board, stating, "We broadcasted with materials and interviews directly from the late Kim Saeron's bereaved family. Try threatening 'legal action' against the bereaved family too."

The public seems to be leaning towards Garo Sero Research Institute's claims. Their video was based on interviews with Kim Saeron's family, and old photos of Kim Saeron and Kim Soohyun posing affectionately are spreading across online communities, making their relationship seem like a confirmed fact.

Furthermore, some netizens pointed out that Kim Soohyun's agency's response was disappointing because "They only mentioned taking legal action while leaving out the question of whether he dated the late Kim Saeron while see was a minor."

As Kim Soohyun struggles to navigate this controversy, the issue is also being closely watched by international fans as well. On China's major social media platform, Weibo, discussions regarding Kim Soohyun and Kim Saeron's relationship have dominated real-time search rankings. Some netizens even commented, "Those who defend Kim Soohyun are going straight to hell."

Meanwhile, Kim Soohyun is set to star in the upcoming Disney+ drama ‘Knock-Off’ as his next project.

As of now, the ‘Knock-Off’ production team has not released any official statements regarding the controversy.

theqoo

-If all the claims were false, then Kim Saeron's family is also at fault. So, go ahead and sue them.

-This is a big deal. If he decides to file a lawsuit, the police will reveal all the evidence and the court will decide whether it's false or not. It's a win-win.

-Sue them (Claps) Sue them (Claps)

-If you sue for spreading false information, you’ll have to prove it’s falseㅋㅋ

-Exactly. Why did you ignore her calls?ㅋㅋ

-If it turns out to be true, what will he do if he takes strong legal action and her family releases evidence...? This really is a dilemma.

-When the photos were leaked, hisside said they'd take legal action, but then stayed quietㅋㅋ He should hurry up and sue her family. His livelihood is at stake here.

-The weight of public opinion will always lean toward the side that speaks from beyond the grave.

-If he's innocent, he should sue.

-Reveal it all in court.

-He should sue. If he does, everything will become much clearer!

-If you really did not date her, then sue her family as well.

-You said you’d take legal action, so why arent you? If you're wronged and the information they're spreading is really false, you should go ahead and sue them.

-It seems like he must be afraid to go after her family... He's afraid they'll reveal more if he provokes them.

-Can you at least reveal a breakdown of the 700 M KRW debt first?

Kim Soohyun is caught in a dilemma? ... Suing Garo Sero Research Institute means that he's fighting with the late Kim Saeron's family

 Due to Kim Soohyun's foolish and shameless actions, we have no choice but to continue exposing him today.

We were going to wrap it all up yesterday because we need to focus on opposing the impeachment of President Yoon Sukyeol...

However, since Kim Soohyun started spouting nonsense about 'false information,' we will briefly reveal two powerful photos today.

Kim Soohyun, who dated a 15-year-old 8th grader student, will likely be permanently banned from entering the U.S. in the future.

Even world stars like BTS don't dare to say a word to Garo Sero Research Institute...

This Chinese star, Kim Soohyun, is just laughable to us.

Yesterday, someone on Ilbe wrote this post:

"Other YouTubers would've demanded 10 Billion KRW from Kim Soohyun to cover up this matter, but Garo Sero Research Institution broadcasted it all with no hesitation, receiving only 400,000 KRW in donations. That's what real journalism looks like."

Garo Sero Research Institute is on a different level from those who demand dirty money.

Before we reveal something even stronger, Kim Sooyun should immediately publicly apologize to Kim Saeron's family and keep his mouth shut.

We sincerely hope today’s revelations will be the last so that we can focus on protecting President Yoon Sukyeol and South Korea.

theqoo

-Every single sentence is disgusting. If you're going to expose something, just do it quickly and be done with it.

-Ah... F*ck this.

-I'm f*cking pissed off by the fact that I actually read each of those trashy sentences.

-Sigh... Seriously, if they really did this for the bereaved family, they shouldn't be writing like that.

-A fight between shit and diarrhea.

-Bullsh*t.

-Are they really going to release photos??

-ㅠㅠㅠ I feel really bad and sad for Saeron...

-The country is f*cked up, so these assh*les are running wild.

-Ugh, I hate this. The fact that we even have to listen to trashy YouTubers like this is the worst.

-I’m losing my mind...

-This is so annoying. I'm not giving this any more attention. I'll support Kim Saeron's family if they speak to other media outlets.

-F*ck, every single line is absolute bullsh*tㅋㅋㅋ

-What are those 2 'powerful' photos supposed to be?

-I seriously hate this. Ugh.

Garo Sero Research Institute new YouTube Community post

 Q: Agencies are supposed to protect their artists, but they're placing all the blame on Kim Saeron?

A: As you said, when an artist goes through something like this, the agency should work together to resolve the issue, shouldn't they? When she crashed into the electricity transformer and businesses reported severe damages, the penalties skyrocketed to an unreasonable amount... At first, they were talking about over 20 Billion KRW for penalty fees.

So, we wanted to investigate the actual compensation required for the affected businesses and make proper reparations. However, the agency stopped that. The agency insisted on just paying everything to settle the matter quickly.

From her parents' perspectives, they believed the agency had a plan and would actively support Saeron. So they left it all in their hands But instead, they shifted all the financial burden to Kim Saeron and suddenly sent her a legal notice demanding 700 Million KRW. They even hired three lawyers to do so.

When Saeron first saw the legal notice, she broke down in tears. She immediately thought, 'I should try to contact him,' but he couldn't be reached. Not only that, people around him were putting up a barrier, telling each other not to contact Saeron (Summary: There had been similar incidents before. The actors in the agency and Kim Saeron's celebrity friends were told to cut ties with her). That’s why, when there was no way to reach out, she resorted to posting that photo as a last resort.

At that time, Saeron was already struggling to gather every penny she had, borrowing from acquaintances to take responsibility. Then, out of nowhere, the legal notice arrived. Where was she supposed to come up with that money?

theqoo

-Wasn't that 20 Billion KRW penalty calculated based on her next projects that got canceled...? Otherise, that amount is way too much.

-20 Billion KRW...?

-They completely pushed her to the edge. Where do they expect her to get 20 Billion KRW?

-As if grooming her wasn’t enough, so he gaslit a young girl over money too?

-20 Billion KRW? Are they insane?

-Crazy... This company needs to be investigated. What are the journalists doing? Sigh.

-20 Billion KRW???? That makes no sense.

-Cutting ties with her... Isn't that the classic gaslighting??

-20 Billion KRW???? Even successful celebrities would struggle to earn that.

-20 Billion KRW is basically telling her to die. Even 700 Milllion KRW is already a huge amount.

-Are they even human?

-So he wanted to wash his hands of her because dating a minor was clearly a problem... This f*cking bastard...

-Shouldn’t this company be investigated?

-Even with 20 CF deals, that amount wouldn't add up...

-This is terrifying. I feel so bad for her.

Kim Saeron's aunt's interview regarding the 700 Million KRW penalty: "Initially, they demanded over 20 Billion KRW"

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Oppa, this is Saeron.

I received the legal notice, it says you're suing me... You said you would give me plenty of time, so I've been working hard to prepare for my comeback. I plan to gradually pay back a percentage from each project I take on. I'm not saying that I won't pay the money back, but if you ask me for 700 Million KRW right now, I just physically can't. Do we really have to resort to a lawsuit? Please save me...I'm begging you. Please give me some time.

theqoo

-It must've been hard to beg for money like that after being dumped by someone who she dated for 6 years. But she let it all go and asked to be savedㅠ He's a psychopath.

-This is disgusting. He's a criminal.

-Ah... Saeron-nim, I hope you rest in peace there.

-Why did he do that...

-How could he do that to someone he dated since she was a minor? He's such a terrible person.

-Sigh... This makes me want to swear.

-It must've been so frustrating for her... They were together for 6 years. She must've trusted him a lot since she was young... Only to be betrayed by him... Sigh...

-This crazy bastard needs to get arrested.

-That message is so heartbreaking...

-He already has so much money... Oh Gosh...

-I mean... They weren't just acquaintances, they were in a relationship for 6 years... They dated since she was a kid. How could he do that to her?

-This is insane... He should retire from the industry.

-This grooming criminal hides his crimes by killing the victim.

-After seeing the message, I feel sorry for Saeron. How can a person be like that? I'm so sorry... I'm so sorry, Saeron-ah.

-Wow... That's probably not even a lot of money to him...

Newly released photo of Kim Soohyun and Kim Saeron together + Kim Saeron's text message