South Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun has found himself mired in controversies after late actress Kim Sae Ron's aunt claimed the actor dated her when she was a minor, just 15 years old to be precise. His agency has since denied the claims, but both Kim Sae Ron and Kim Soo Hyun's resurfaced remarks have only added fuel to the fire.
Amidst the ongoing backlash against the actor, past comments of Kim Sae Ron about wanting to star alongside Kim Soo Hyun in a romantic comedy have shocked netizens. The backlash mainly stems from their significant 12-year age gap and her making these remarks when she was a minor.
A 2017 interview featuring Kim Sae Ron has sparked fresh controversy weeks after her death. In the interview, the then 17-year-old expressed her desire to work with Kim Soo Hyun in a romantic comedy, despite their 12-year age gap. She downplayed the age difference, commenting on Kim Soo Hyun's youthful appearance.
“I still want to take on dark or heavy roles, but of course, I’d also like to try more comfortable ones, too. I’d be interested in doing slice-of-life acting, and I’d love to do K-Dramas about friendship or even a romantic comedy. Ever since I was little, I’ve mentioned actor Kim Soo Hyun whenever people asked me which actor I’d like to work with. He’s twelve years older than me. But he looks so young, doesn’t he?” she said.
The resurfaced interview has now fueled speculation about Kim Sae Ron and Kim Soo Hyun's alleged relationship timeline. This comes after her aunt claimed they were already involved by the time of the 2017 interview, which has disturbed many.
Some netizens argue that Kim Sae Ron may have been "groomed" or "gaslighted" into accepting the relationship, citing her comments about Kim Soo Hyun's youthful appearance as potential evidence of conditioning.
Meanwhile, the Queen of Tears actor's agency, GOLD MEDALIST, has denied Kim Sae Ron's aunt's claims. "The claims about Kim Soo-hyun made in the broadcast are completely false," the agency stated. "We are reviewing the strongest possible legal action."
All claims made by Garosero Research Institute regarding Kim Soo Hyun through their YouTube broadcast are false. They alleged that the company and Kim Soo Hyun, alongside YouTuber Lee Jin Ho, harassed the late actress Kim Sae Ron. Additionally, they claimed that Kim Soo Hyun had been in a romantic relationship with the late Kim Sae Ron since she was 15, that the company mishandled the situation following her DUI incident, and even that one of our managers was personally acquainted with YouTuber Lee Jin Ho. These malicious accusations against the company and Kim Soo Hyun are completely untrue and unacceptable. We are currently looking into pursuing the strongest possible legal action against Garosero Research Institute for spreading false information.
GOLD MEDALIST is deeply saddened by the passing of the late Kim Sae Ron, who was once part of the agency, and we mourn her loss. However, the dissemination of such false information by Garosero Research Institute mirrors the very ‘cyber wrecking’ that the late Kim Sae Ron suffered from during her lifetime. These actions are solely for the personal gain of the YouTuber, defaming both the company and the deceased. We will respond to these allegations with zero tolerance.
We earnestly request that these baseless falsehoods not be further spread, amplified, or reproduced.
Kim Soo Hyun is a highly acclaimed actor known for his standout roles in popular K-dramas such as My Love from the Star, It's Okay to Not Be Okay, Queen of Tears, and The Moon Embracing the Sun. His versatile performances have earned him immense popularity both domestically and internationally.
On the other hand, Kim Sae Ron made a remarkable debut as a child actress, gaining recognition in films like A Brand New Life and The Girl from Nowhere. She made a seamless transition to adult roles, with her most notable recent credit being Bloodhounds, where she showcased her maturity and range as an actress.
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