After the dying of South Korean actress Kim Sae Ron, actor Kim Soo Hyun has been embroiled in controversy. The 24-year-old actress who died by suicide on February 16 was in a relationship with the Queen of Tears actor. As per her aunt, they dated when Sae Ron was underaged, nevertheless, the actor and his company have refuted the claims. With so many issues unfolding, we take a look at the timeline of this controversy.
On March tenth, the YouTube channel Garo Sero Analysis Institute (HoverLab) claimed in a video that
Kim Sae Ron and Kim Soo Hyun have been in a relationship. The video featured a girl who claimed to be the late actress’ aunt. She alleged that Sae Ron was 15 and Soo Hyun was 27 once they began courting in 2015. She additionally claimed that Kim Sae-ron joined Kim Soo-hyun’s company, Gold Medalist in 2019, contributing to its institution by offering providers reminiscent of performing lessons and directing new expertise, allegedly with out correct compensation. âÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂNonetheless, her household mentioned the couple’s relationship led to July 2021.
In Might 2022, Kim Sae Ron was concerned in a drunk driving incident that precipitated property injury. Gold Medalist reportedly lined roughly 700 million KRW in damages on her behalf. Her members of the family claimed that Soo Hyun distanced himself from Sae Ron after this. Gold Medalist and Soo Hyun initially paid the damages however didn’t ask her for compensation. Nonetheless, they later despatched her a authorized discover and requested her to repay the debt by 2024. Her contract with Gold Medalist was additionally not renewed after that.
In March 2024, Kim Sae Ron allegedly despatched a textual content message to Kim Soo Hyun pleading for extra time to repay the debt demanded by Gold Medalist. He reportedly ignored her. A letter allegedly written by her was leaked which learn, “Oppa, it’s Sae Ron. I acquired the content-certified letter. You’re suing me… I’ve been getting ready for my return to performing, and I plan to repay you progressively from every mission. Please give me time. I’m begging you, assist me.” On the identical time, Sae Ron posted, after which deleted, a photograph on Instagram displaying her and Kim Soo Hyun with their cheeks touching, sparking courting rumours. âÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂNonetheless, the actor and his company issued a press release and denied the courting rumours.
Kim Sae Ron’s Loss of life
On February 16, 2025, Kim Sae Ron was discovered lifeless in her Seoul condominium in an obvious suicide. Her dying coincided with Kim Soo Hyun’s birthday. Following her dying, Garosero Analysis Institute launched a video that includes statements from Kim Sae-ron’s aunt, alleging a six-year secret relationship between Kim Sae-ron and Kim Soo-hyun beginning when she was a minor. âÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂGarosero Analysis Institute printed extra content material, together with a 2016 picture of Soo Hyun kissing a then-minor Sae Ron on the cheek, and a textual content message from Kim Sae-ron to Kim Soo Hyun dated March 19, 2024, pleading for extra time to repay the debt. âÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂFollowing this, Kim Sae Ron’s household launched extra proof, together with a photograph and a message she reportedly despatched to Kim Soo Hyun, claiming he by no means responded regardless of a number of makes an attempt to achieve him. âÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ
Amid these allegations, Gold Medalist issued a press release acknowledging a romantic relationship between Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron however asserting that it occurred from the summer season of 2019 to the autumn of 2020, after she had reached maturity. Luxurious model Prada additionally formally ended its collaboration with Kim Soo-hyun, citing the rising seriousness of the allegations and their influence on his public picture. âÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ
Kim Soo Hyun’s Personal Photograph Leaks
Amid these allegations, a personal picture of Soo Hyun was leaked from Sae Ron’s condominium that confirmed him semi-naked.
The mounting stress additionally pressured the company to reply to allegations that they precipitated Sae Ron monetary misery after the DUI case. They gave the justification that dealing with her excellent debt was a proper authorized requirement. Nonetheless, they claimed that after the company confirmed that the actress could not repay the remaining quantity from her penalties, they wrote it off as an uncollectible expense in December 2023. They additional acknowledged that they needed to try and get better the quantity earlier than waiving it to adjust to authorized procedures.
Garo Sero Analysis Hits Again
Garo Sero Analysis Institute threatened to launch extra private images. This made Gold Medalist challenge one other assertion looking for a personal assembly with Sae Ron’s mom. Her mom, in return, demanded an apology from each Soo Hyun and his company.
Kim Soo Hyun Recordsdata Prison Lawsuit
Kim Soo Hyun’s company filed a felony lawsuit towards the operator of Garo Sero Analysis Institute and the late actress’ members of the family. As per a press release launched by the company, “GOLD MEDALIST, because the company managing actor Kim Soo Hyun, has filed a felony grievance towards Kim Sae-eui, the operator of the YouTube channel Garo Sero Analysis Institute (hereinafter known as ‘Garo Sero’), who posted a photograph of actor Kim Soo Hyun taken along with his pants down throughout a dwell broadcast on his YouTube channel in the present day. The felony grievance can be pertaining to the bereaved household of the late actress Kim Sae Ron and an unidentified particular person claiming to be Kim Sae Ron’s aunt, who allegedly offered the picture to Kim Sae-eui, main him to publish it. The costs embody violations of the Act on Particular Circumstances In regards to the Punishment, and so on. of Sexual Crimes (distribution of footage filmed utilizing cameras, and so on.).”
Kim Soo Hyun’s Company Withdraws Condolence Cost To Sae Ron’s Household
That is the newest transfer from Gold Medalist. They initially deliberate to supply a condolence fee to the late actress’ household however modified their thoughts after Soo Hyun’s semi-naked picture was leaked on the web. As per a supply quoted by Korean media, “Gold Medalist had been contemplating methods to supply condolences to Kim Sae Ron’s household, together with discussing a monetary contribution whereas factoring in present tax implications. However as soon as the dishwashing picture was leaked, the company instantly deserted that plan.” The rationale behind doing so was that any monetary assist at this stage may very well be simply misinterpreted both as an admission of wrongdoing or an try and silence the other get together.
