g.o.d, a famous first-generation K-pop group, has started a tour in 3 towns in Korea to celebrate their 25th anniversary. The first night of the tour is on December 23.

Instead of having the time of their lives, though, loyal fans of the band have been complaining nonstop, even calling the show "unacceptable" and "the worst."

Fans say they had to wait outside the venue for two hours in below-zero temperatures because the waiting areas inside were booked for other events.

Also, there weren't enough lockers for fans to store their stuff, so many of them had to keep wearing their winter clothes inside, where they got too hot and passed out from suffocation.

Fans who were there said that the standing areas were also too crowded, and the fences had to be moved back twice because people were calling for help. Many people left the show in the middle, they said.

On top of that, there was no elevated area. This meant that fans who bought seats couldn't see the stage because the standing section in front of them blocked their view.

It is known that the most expensive seats were in the upper rows, even though fans there could hardly see anything.

Several posts about this terrible performance experience have been made on Korean forums so far. Fans have expressed their disappointment and compared g.o.d.'s show to Im Young-woong's, which was well-planned to meet fans' needs.

Im Young-woong, in particular, put up huge LCD screens, hired a lot of security guards, and even set up waiting areas for people who weren't in the crowd.

What people have to say about this:

This is awful.

They've been in the business for 25 years, but they still don't care about the viewers.

All the basic needs were not met, from the view to the music to the venue.

Instead of letting K-pop companies step on them, idol fans should fight against wrongdoings like this.

It is wrong to put the standing area in front of the seating area when there is no raised resting area.

Who would do something like this?

g.o.d. has played in these places many times.

They should know everything about this, right?

Clearly, the host is skimping on quality to make more money.

It's not even close to as good as Im Young-woong's show.

Most of Im Young-woong's fans are older, but there were no problems because everything was planned out so well.

Companies can make concerts better if they stop being greedy jerks.

That row of seats is also a VIP area… Usually, seats with a bad view should be made clear and sold for less money…

I now know that fans don't have to go through pain after seeing Im Young-woong's show.

Instead of making things better, the businesses just want to save money.

I hope both artists and fans can speak out.

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Kim Soo Hyun’s latest attempt to clarify his past relationship with the late Kim Sae Ron seems to have only added more confusion, as Garo Sero Institute (Gaseyeon) and Kim Sae Ron’s family continue to release new claims and alleged proof.

On March 14, Kim Soo Hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, released a statement denying that he had ever dated Kim Sae Ron when she was a minor. The agency stated, “Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron dated from the summer of 2019 to the fall of 2020, after she became an adult. The claim that they were together when she was underage is not true.”

They also responded to the controversial photos shared by Gaseyeon on March 11, 2025, and those previously posted by Kim Sae Ron on Instagram. The agency explained, “Both photos were taken on the same day in the winter of 2020 when they were dating. The outfit Kim Sae Ron wore in the photo was released in June 2019, proving that Gaseyeon’s claim that the picture was from 2016 is completely false.”

However, instead of settling the controversy, Kim Soo Hyun’s statement has raised even more questions. Some netizens pointed out inconsistencies—was their relationship over in the fall of 2020 or the winter? Others questioned the credibility of Gold Medalist’s “evidence,” arguing that the outfit Kim Sae Ron wore could have been available before 2019.

Online communities also started digging into the details. Some fans noted that in one of the pictures, Kim Soo Hyun was wearing glasses that were a gift from a Chinese fan back in 2013. A Weibo post allegedly proves that those glasses were not something he acquired in 2019 or 2020.

Adding fuel to the fire, Gaseyeon strongly criticized Kim Soo Hyun’s changing statements. They stated, “At first, Kim Soo Hyun denied everything, saying he didn’t know why Kim Sae Ron posted those pictures. But now that a kissing photo surfaced, he suddenly admits they dated but only when she was an adult? He’s lying to protect himself, and his credibility is completely shattered.”

To further back up their claims, Gaseyeon presented an even more shocking piece of evidence—Kim Sae Ron’s personal diary. CEO Kim Se Ui stated, “Kim Sae Ron kept a detailed diary, and through it, her family was able to confirm exactly when she and Kim Soo Hyun were in a relationship.”

More photos have also surfaced, adding to the growing list of alleged evidence. In one, Kim Soo Hyun is seen wearing a cap with the letters “JDC.” Netizens claimed that this specific hat was a 2016 seasonal product, meaning he could have been wearing it between 2015 and 2017—once again raising doubts about Gold Medalist’s timeline.

Additionally, Gaseyeon revealed that Kim Sae Ron’s mother possesses private photos of Kim Soo Hyun, including one where he is shirtless while washing dishes. However, she has reportedly decided not to release them.

According to Gaseyeon, “Kim Sae Ron’s mother read that Kim Soo Hyun is showing signs of anxiety and was worried that releasing more proof could push him into making an extreme decision. This proves that the family, despite everything, still cares about his well-being.”

Kim Sae Ron’s mother also made an emotional statement through Gaseyeon, saying, “We are not here to destroy someone’s career. Our only goal is to restore the honor of a child who was wronged by countless false reports.”

She continued, “Our family has already lost Sae Ron forever, but we want to clear her name. At the same time, we hope to take legal action against malicious YouTubers and cyberbullies who spread false rumors. We also want stronger laws to hold the media accountable so that tragedies like this never happen again.”

Despite Kim Soo Hyun’s attempt to end the controversy, his credibility is still in question. Just days ago, he denied having any romantic involvement with Kim Sae Ron, saying, “The pictures circulating online seem to be from when we were in the same agency. I have no idea why she is doing this.”

Now, with Gaseyeon presenting more alleged proof and harshly criticizing his statements, Kim Soo Hyun may have no choice but to issue another response. Can he provide a clear explanation that will change public opinion, or will the backlash against him only grow stronger?

All eyes are now on his next move.

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