A former Singles Inferno contestant and well-known YouTuber has shared that he's been struggling with severe mental distress due to privacy invasion and stalking. He has now decided to take a break from his online activities to focus on his well-being.

On December 3, his agency, Kick the Hurdle Studio, posted an official statement announcing that his YouTube channel, Dex101, will be taking a longer break starting from December 2, 2024.

The agency explained, "Despite a busy schedule over the past four years, Dex has worked hard on the channel. However, recent events have made it clear that more restructuring is needed."

It was later confirmed that the artist in question is Dex (Kim Jin Young), who became known after his appearance on the popular Netflix dating show Singles Inferno.

The agency also revealed that they’ve been dealing with the unauthorized use of Dex's content, including his name, image, and videos.

They warned that such actions violate copyright law and could result in legal consequences, urging that all illegally used works be taken down by December 10, 2024.

In addition to the copyright issues, the agency expressed their deep concern over ongoing stalking. They reported that Dex has been followed to his home and targeted with unauthorized photos and videos during his personal time.

The agency also condemned the spread of false information and rumors about Dex, which have caused mental distress not only to him but also to his family. They stated that they will take legal action against anyone involved in these harmful behaviors.

This announcement comes after Dex’s appearance on Zombieverse: New Blood, which was released on Netflix on November 19.

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Kim Soo Hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, has spoken up about the recent controversy involving the late Sulli and her bed scene in the 2017 movie Real.

On April 2, Gold Medalist released an official statement saying, “From the very beginning, the role of Song Yoohwa, played by the late Sulli, included a bed scene. This was clearly stated during casting, and the actress had to be comfortable with it.”

They explained, “Just like job listings mention necessary qualifications, this role required exposure, and that was made clear in advance. If these things are only discussed after casting, it can create unnecessary pressure on the actor.”

The agency also emphasized, “Sulli and her agency were fully aware of the bed scene before she accepted the role. The script clearly described the level of exposure required, and the contract also included these details.”

Addressing rumors about a body double, they stated, “There was no body double for the acting. A ‘standing actor’ was only used during rehearsals to help with movement cues.”

Gold Medalist also included statements from Real’s assistant director Kim Joong Wook and script supervisor Lee Jun Hyun, confirming, “No actor was ever forced into doing a bed scene or nudity. That would never happen on set.”

As for claims that they contacted Sulli’s mother, the agency denied it and responded to her brother’s accusations, saying, “It’s understandable to have concerns about things heard at the funeral. However, bringing up something from six years ago and spreading false information as if it were personally witnessed is hard to accept.”

Finally, they urged people to stop spreading false rumors, saying, “Many people worked hard on Real, and these baseless accusations are hurtful. Also, there have been false rumors targeting Kim Soo Hyun recently. We sincerely ask for an end to speculative reports and misinformation.”

This comes after the late Sulli’s older brother, Choi, raised concerns on March 28 about the bed scene in Real, demanding answers from Kim Soo Hyun and director Lee Sa Rang.

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