Late K-pop idol and actress Sulli's older brother, Choi Dae Hee, took to Instagram Live on March 31 to criticise Kim Soo Hyun following his press conference. He expressed his disapproval of the actor¡¯s all-black outfit, stating he wasn¡¯t surprised by it at all. Additionally, he raised questions about Kim Soo Hyun¡¯s 12 billion KRW lawsuit against Kim Sae Ron's family, wondering if money was his true motivation behind the legal action.
During the livestream, he also came to the defence of IU, who had faced scrutiny online after netizens questioned her friendship with the actor. This criticism stemmed from the fact that IU shared a close bond with the late Sulli, leading to confusion over her relationship with Kim Soo Hyun amidst the ongoing controversy.
The late Sulli's brother recently shared his thoughts on Kim Soo Hyun's press conference through an Instagram live broadcast. He commented on Kim Soo Hyun's outfit choice, saying, "This is my guess, but Kim Soo Hyun usually enjoys wearing all black. But today, he was the king of all-black."
He then expressed his scepticism about Kim Soo Hyun's mental state, stating, "Mentally unstable people don't put that much effort into their outfits. He came wearing all black and yet looked mentally stable." "Psychologically, he still seemed pretty stable even though he was crying," he added.
Furthermore, he criticised Kim Soo Hyun's words, saying, "Although he spoke while crying, I felt he was bold because he said at the award ceremony that he would be humble, but he isn't calling himself a star, just putting himself on the spot."
Choi admitted that he wasn't surprised by Kim Soo Hyun's denial of the allegations, saying, "I knew he wouldn't admit it, so I just watched blankly. There's nothing to criticise and nothing to be surprised about."
IU, one of the most celebrated K-pop soloists and actresses, recently came under public scrutiny after netizens questioned her 14-year-long friendship with Kim Soo Hyun. The criticism intensified due to her close friendship with the late Sulli, as Kim Soo Hyun has been accused of playing a significant role in contributing to her mental struggles following their collaboration in the controversial 2016 film Real.
However, Sulli's brother came out in IU's support despite fans' outrage. When asked about the celebrities who helped her during Sulli's difficult time, Choi said, "I think IU was inspirational as an artist and psychologically helpful."
Following Choi's revelations, fans reminisced about IU and Sulli's close friendship, with one saying, "She wrote Peach for Sulli and thought about her while writing it." One fan added that they really liked their friendship; another asserted, "Even when the public opinion about Sulli wasn't good, IU still kept on showing their friendship."
Recently, a netizen's post discussing singer IU's relationship with Kim Soo Hyun gained significant attention online.
In a now-viral post on Pann, the netizen highlighted IU's long-standing friendship with Kim Soo Hyun, referencing a past article that discussed their bond.
The two first appeared together in the 2011 drama Dream High and have remained close ever since. Kim Soo Hyun also made a cameo in IU's 2019 K-drama Hotel Del Luna.
In 2024, Kim Soo Hyun also attended IU's concert and posted a backstage photo with her on his Instagram, further fueling interest in their friendship.
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