
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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