AKMU’s Suhyun has canceled her guest appearance at SHINee Onew’s solo concert following the heartbreaking loss of her close friend, Kim Sae Ron.

On February 20, Onew’s agency shared an update on the concert lineup, confirming that Suhyun will no longer be attending. She was originally set to appear as a guest on February 21, the first day of Onew’s concert.

The agency stated, "Unfortunately, Suhyun will not be able to participate. We sincerely apologize to the audience who were looking forward to her special stage with Onew."

They continued, "We will do our best to deliver an amazing performance. Thank you for your understanding."

Despite Suhyun’s absence, Giriboy will take the stage on February 22, while Sunwoo JungA will perform on February 23.

This news comes shortly after Suhyun suffered the tragic loss of her close friend, actress Kim Sae Ron, who passed away on February 16.

The two had been close for years, often appearing together on broadcasts and showing their strong friendship.

It was reported that Suhyun rushed to Kim Sae Ron’s funeral and stayed by her side. Many believe that due to her grief, she was unable to continue with her planned schedule.

Meanwhile, Kim Sae Ron was found deceased at her home in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, on February 16. Authorities confirmed that no suicide note was discovered.

Fans are now sending Suhyun messages of comfort, expressing their understanding and hoping she takes the time she needs to heal.

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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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