Kim Soo Hyun has been in crisis for weeks. He's been deeply troubled while remaining in charge as three teams of experts have been attending to myriad crisis due to this ever-expanding scandal.
At first (March 10th), Gold Medalist (his agency, of which he is part-owner) was simply bereft of words by which to respond. They were unable to speak:
"We have seen the live stream by Garo Sero Institute, and we are currently discussing how to deal with it. We still do not have any additional things to say. We will let you know as soon as we organize things."
"We will be releasing a full statement next week to set the record straight, correct false statements, and counter the baseless rumors that were presented about Kim Soo Hyun."
But they didn't have a week. On March 14th his agency released a Public Statement about Kim Soo Hyun's severly-impaired mental state:
"Kim Soo Hyun showed sudden instability in his psychological health early this morning, so we are taking measures to make sure he is in complete stability. He has been suffering through extreme confusion and chaos due to Garo Sero Institute’s claims he was responsible for Kim Sae Ron’s sudden death." They also added that the resulting public attention is "adding to the psychological pressure placed on Kim Soo Hyun."
Several days later (March 18th) an anonymous so-called "friend" of KSH confidentially revealed the distraught celebrity's whereabouts to the media:
"Kim Soo Hyun is currently staying with his family. I’m not sure if he is staying with his cousin or his father, but he is relying on his family to help provide stability and comfort."
This unnamed individual also assured the world that while KSH is recuperating, he is also in charge:
"The official statements that are being released by Gold Medalist are being shared after cross-checking with Kim Soo Hyun himself."
His agency assembled a vertiable who's-who of character assassins, fixers, financiers, power brokers, establishment honchos, & liars-I-mean-lawyers-er-attorneys. And Kim Soo Hyun’s “Ridiculous” use Of three damage control teams to handle controversy sparked Outrage:
They failed to suppress a previous scandal directly connected to KSH and GM's CEO (his brother). Former idol & actress Sulli suffered a cruel fate not dissimalar to Kim Sae Ron's own. Sulli's family (first her brother), another actress, & the original director have all made public statemetns regarding to circumstances surrounding the 2017 film (Real).
And the collective might of GM's damage control HQ were likewise unable to stop KSH's own fans from issuing demands that their idol face publicly respond to the evidence against him, and hopefullty somehow reassure his fans for their faith in his "dedication to acting" and "warmth":
"That is why we sincerely hope he will step forward, clarify the facts, and make his position clear. We strongly request that he speak in his own voice, whether through a press conference or another official statement."
How's it going, Kim Soo Hyun? Have you still got something up your sleeve? Are you just waiting for the other shoe to drop? Or are you just comatose due to all the sedatives?
I want to know if KSH's lawyers have sued Garosero and the KSR family again for yesterday’s leaked chat and…
They have not, and no there haven't been any legal claims regarding fabrication of evidence. Anyone who claims otherwise is either gaslighting you or is misinformed.
Last week, GM filed a criminal complaint specifically for the photo of GSH washing dishes. It is unlawful to upload a nude photo without the subjects permission. The named defendants are Kim Se Ui (GaroSero's YouTube blogger) and Saeron's auntie. A few days later they amended their original complaint with an additional charge after Garosero again included that same image in a subsequent livestream.
This is the extent of legal action thus far by GM in this matter. They lack legal justification to sue for anything else, even if they do wish the family would cease from continuing to expose uncomfortable truths which their client has long sought to suppress. There is nothing to suggest anything was fabricated, apart from the plaintive cries, gnashing of teeth, & denials expressed by fans of the humiliated actor. The agency has made no such claims.
The family of KSR has filed a lawsuit against another YouTuber, Lee Jin Ho, for his statements defaming their daughter.
According to Sports Chosen, "the late Kim Soo Hyun" is deceased. (Not really.)
Am I bad for getting a chuckle out of this excerpt from a mis-translated article about 'Knock Off' co-star Jo Bo Ah?
"Disney+'s original series 'Nockoff', which returned after marriage, was postponed indefinitely due to the controversy over the relationship between the late actor Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron, who appeared together."
Yo guys, what’s the update? I haven’t read any articles because of my mega project, so give me some news about…
More intimate text messages from 2016, a creepy video about sheer lingerie from Paris during that same time period, more fallout from Real (2017) including statements from Sulli's family, another actress, and that film's original director. Also KSH's own fan group demands the actor address the controversy and his chain of lies in a public statement.
Have you been living under a rock? You really didn't hear? You're gonna need a change of underwear, some smelling…
Last time you asked this same question I provided you with a very detailed answer. This time I decided to have some fun with it. If you saved the links I shared last time (Hint: check your Past Notifications) you can easily catch up on the latest news, at your convenience.
KSH's support base is starting to show cracks as his hypocrisy and lies continue to be exposed. His fans have…
Allkpop's translation of the letter from the "Kim Soo Hyun Fan Union" is easier to read, IMO:
"As fans of Kim Soo Hyun, we do not take this current situation lightly. As the speculations and controversies surrounding Kim Soo Hyun escalate day by day, we believe that it is due time for an explanation."
"In particular, there is undeniable, concrete evidence, including KakaoTalk messages and photos, which demonstrate discrepancies with Kim Soo Hyun's previous statements. These discrepancies have only intensified the public's confusion and concern."
"We ask that Kim Soo Hyun communicate his voice through a press conference or a similar event as soon as possible, explaining each of the controversies in detail."
KSH's support base is starting to show cracks as his hypocrisy and lies continue to be exposed. His fans have issued a statement calling for a press conference.
"With the recent controversy surrounding Kim Soo-hyun growing, fans… say… responsible explanation are needed."
"Recent reports have revealed a series of circumstances related to personal relationships in the past, and public and private issues related to them have become the center of social interest."
"Public confusion and concerns are growing as parts that contradict existing positions are confirmed."
Life in Korea is very hard for women.. while men there are very sacred, what a cruel thing :(
I am absolutely horrified by what I read on the x account 'Translating Misogyny', which I discovered while following this page over the past couple of weeks.
I can't believe that everyone is inwardly depraved while presenting an outward false front. Kind-hearted Koreans must and do exist. But the mere fact that such horrific views appear to be entirely widespread and even socially accepted is troubling, to say the least.
How can KDramas be so sweet while so much regressive behavior appears to be accepted to the point of established cultural norms? How can decent humans actually co-exist in such conditions? (How do they manage to stay decent?)
Hmm. I wonder why that part was forgettable, to me? It must have been crammed into the final 20 minutes or something. I remember the old guy at her grave.
I'm not a fan of these short half-season-series arcs, even though they often provide high-quality storytelling. My Glory, Death's Game, and Weak Hero (to name three examples) are incomplete stories delivered in partial chunks of only eight episodes each. I prefer waiting until the story is complete, rather than waiting for the conclusion after watching the beginning. (I can make an exception for Alchemy of Souls because each part delivers enough episodes for it to feel satisfying, even though the wait for part 2 was arduous.)
"According to reports, the two actors chose to leave the K-drama due to disagreements about which streaming platform would air it." "The rumors of Byeon Woo Seok leaving the K-drama are false." "Wife of a 21st Century Prince will exclusively premiere on MBC."
We still want to know, which streaming platform will air this?
I'll answer your first question, about why the release of evidence in this manner.It's tactical.1. Make a statement…
If it were just KSH lying then you'd have a point, but GM's situation cannot be compared to any individual lying (for any reason, including to protect their client or hide a secret relationship.)
GM is an established company, and subject to all of the laws and regulations of the country in which it is registered.
GM made not one but many PUBLIC STATEMENTS which have weight and bearing in the eyes of the law.
Starting from Statment #3 GM acknowledged previous statements were untrue. And this trend of admissions has continued with subsequent statements.
For a company to do this is FRAUD and MISREPRESENTATION of the FACTS. It is better for a company to remain silent than to commit FRAUD in their OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS.
This explains why we usually get non-official quotes from "unnamed persons inside the agency" or why many PUBLIC STATEMENTS are confusing gobbledygook word salad meant to convey an intended meaning without actually outright saying it, because to do that would introduce LIABILITY.
At first (March 10th), Gold Medalist (his agency, of which he is part-owner) was simply bereft of words by which to respond. They were unable to speak:
"We have seen the live stream by Garo Sero Institute, and we are currently discussing how to deal with it. We still do not have any additional things to say. We will let you know as soon as we organize things."
https://www.koreaboo.com/news/gold-medalist-makes-brief-statement-after-second-explosive-interview-kim-sae-rons-aunt-kim-soo-hyun/
Next, the agency tried to buy time:
"We will be releasing a full statement next week to set the record straight, correct false statements, and counter the baseless rumors that were presented about Kim Soo Hyun."
https://www.koreaboo.com/news/kim-soo-hyuns-agency-shares-statement-following-explosive-revelations-relationship-kim-sae-ron-minor/
But they didn't have a week. On March 14th his agency released a Public Statement about Kim Soo Hyun's severly-impaired mental state:
"Kim Soo Hyun showed sudden instability in his psychological health early this morning, so we are taking measures to make sure he is in complete stability. He has been suffering through extreme confusion and chaos due to Garo Sero Institute’s claims he was responsible for Kim Sae Ron’s sudden death." They also added that the resulting public attention is "adding to the psychological pressure placed on Kim Soo Hyun."
https://www.koreaboo.com/news/update-kim-soo-hyun-current-emotional-state-enrages-netizens/
Several days later (March 18th) an anonymous so-called "friend" of KSH confidentially revealed the distraught celebrity's whereabouts to the media:
"Kim Soo Hyun is currently staying with his family. I’m not sure if he is staying with his cousin or his father, but he is relying on his family to help provide stability and comfort."
This unnamed individual also assured the world that while KSH is recuperating, he is also in charge:
"The official statements that are being released by Gold Medalist are being shared after cross-checking with Kim Soo Hyun himself."
His agency assembled a vertiable who's-who of character assassins, fixers, financiers, power brokers, establishment honchos, & liars-I-mean-lawyers-er-attorneys. And Kim Soo Hyun’s “Ridiculous” use Of three damage control teams to handle controversy sparked Outrage:
https://www.koreaboo.com/news/kim-soo-hyuns-ridiculous-use-3-damage-control-teams-handle-controversy-sparks-outrage/
These highly-paid consultants filed a peripheral lawsuit about a livestream that included a naked-ass photo of KSH (twice).
https://www.koreaboo.com/news/gold-medalist-new-statement/
But they didn't take any action to counter the accusations with a defamation lawsuit.
https://www.koreaboo.com/news/kim-soo-hyuns-lawyer-gives-statement-defamation-lawsuit/
And this resulted in a backlash for the obvious appearance of being unable to salvage their client's reputation.
https://www.koreaboo.com/news/kim-soo-hyun-raises-suspicions-after-not-filing-defamation-lawsuit-allegations-dating-minor/
They failed to suppress a previous scandal directly connected to KSH and GM's CEO (his brother). Former idol & actress Sulli suffered a cruel fate not dissimalar to Kim Sae Ron's own. Sulli's family (first her brother), another actress, & the original director have all made public statemetns regarding to circumstances surrounding the 2017 film (Real).
https://www.koreaboo.com/news/sulli-brother-demands-answers-kim-soo-hyun-nude-scenes-real/
And the collective might of GM's damage control HQ were likewise unable to stop KSH's own fans from issuing demands that their idol face publicly respond to the evidence against him, and hopefullty somehow reassure his fans for their faith in his "dedication to acting" and "warmth":
"That is why we sincerely hope he will step forward, clarify the facts, and make his position clear. We strongly request that he speak in his own voice, whether through a press conference or another official statement."
https://www.koreaboo.com/news/kim-soo-hyun-fans-turn-actor-demand-press-conference/
How's it going, Kim Soo Hyun? Have you still got something up your sleeve? Are you just waiting for the other shoe to drop? Or are you just comatose due to all the sedatives?
https://www.koreaboo.com/news/kim-soo-hyuns-ridiculous-use-3-damage-control-teams-handle-controversy-sparks-outrage/
Last week, GM filed a criminal complaint specifically for the photo of GSH washing dishes. It is unlawful to upload a nude photo without the subjects permission. The named defendants are Kim Se Ui (GaroSero's YouTube blogger) and Saeron's auntie. A few days later they amended their original complaint with an additional charge after Garosero again included that same image in a subsequent livestream.
This is the extent of legal action thus far by GM in this matter. They lack legal justification to sue for anything else, even if they do wish the family would cease from continuing to expose uncomfortable truths which their client has long sought to suppress. There is nothing to suggest anything was fabricated, apart from the plaintive cries, gnashing of teeth, & denials expressed by fans of the humiliated actor. The agency has made no such claims.
The family of KSR has filed a lawsuit against another YouTuber, Lee Jin Ho, for his statements defaming their daughter.
Am I bad for getting a chuckle out of this excerpt from a mis-translated article about 'Knock Off' co-star Jo Bo Ah?
"Disney+'s original series 'Nockoff', which returned after marriage, was postponed indefinitely due to the controversy over the relationship between the late actor Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron, who appeared together."
https://en.sportschosun.com/celebrity/2025/03/cho-bo-ah-and-kim-soo-hyun-took-knock-off-59461
"As fans of Kim Soo Hyun, we do not take this current situation lightly. As the speculations and controversies surrounding Kim Soo Hyun escalate day by day, we believe that it is due time for an explanation."
"In particular, there is undeniable, concrete evidence, including KakaoTalk messages and photos, which demonstrate discrepancies with Kim Soo Hyun's previous statements. These discrepancies have only intensified the public's confusion and concern."
"We ask that Kim Soo Hyun communicate his voice through a press conference or a similar event as soon as possible, explaining each of the controversies in detail."
https://www.allkpop.com/article/2025/03/kim-soo-hyuns-fans-release-a-joint-statement-demanding-an-explanation-in-a-formal-press-conference
"With the recent controversy surrounding Kim Soo-hyun growing, fans… say… responsible explanation are needed."
"Recent reports have revealed a series of circumstances related to personal relationships in the past, and public and private issues related to them have become the center of social interest."
"Public confusion and concerns are growing as parts that contradict existing positions are confirmed."
https://en.sportschosun.com/celebrity/2025/03/kim-soo-hyun-fans-59381
https://nitter.poast.org/translatingsk
I can't believe that everyone is inwardly depraved while presenting an outward false front. Kind-hearted Koreans must and do exist. But the mere fact that such horrific views appear to be entirely widespread and even socially accepted is troubling, to say the least.
How can KDramas be so sweet while so much regressive behavior appears to be accepted to the point of established cultural norms? How can decent humans actually co-exist in such conditions? (How do they manage to stay decent?)
"The rumors of Byeon Woo Seok leaving the K-drama are false."
"Wife of a 21st Century Prince will exclusively premiere on MBC."
We still want to know, which streaming platform will air this?
GM is an established company, and subject to all of the laws and regulations of the country in which it is registered.
GM made not one but many PUBLIC STATEMENTS which have weight and bearing in the eyes of the law.
Starting from Statment #3 GM acknowledged previous statements were untrue. And this trend of admissions has continued with subsequent statements.
For a company to do this is FRAUD and MISREPRESENTATION of the FACTS. It is better for a company to remain silent than to commit FRAUD in their OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS.
This explains why we usually get non-official quotes from "unnamed persons inside the agency" or why many PUBLIC STATEMENTS are confusing gobbledygook word salad meant to convey an intended meaning without actually outright saying it, because to do that would introduce LIABILITY.