Park Seo Joon is caught up in unexpected controversy after netizens speculated that he subtly criticized Kim Soo Hyun in a recent social media post. Now, one of his past interviews is gaining attention again.

Recently, Park Seo Joon shared a post on his personal account saying, "What did I do in Paris? Garo." While it seemed harmless at first, some fans were quick to link it to Kim Soo Hyun.

The reason? Garo Sero Research Institute, a controversial YouTube channel, has been involved in discussions about Kim Soo Hyun and actress Kim Sae Ron.

Adding fuel to the fire, the channel’s head, Kim Se Ui, commented, "YouTuber Kim Paris is being taken down by Garo Sero Research Institute. We will work even harder to clear Kim Sae Ron’s name. Park Seo Joon, fighting!"

Some netizens pointed out that Kim Soo Hyun allegedly called himself Kim Paris during his military days.

Because Park Seo Joon’s post included the words Paris and Garo, many suspected it was a subtle jab at Kim Soo Hyun.

However, Park Seo Joon’s fans were quick to shut down the rumors, saying, "This is such a reach. He’s used 'Garo' and 'Sero' before for photo orientations.", "Not everything has to be connected to drama.", and "People really need to stop dragging Park Seo Joon into this."

Amid the debate, an old interview from Park Seo Joon’s 2023 appearance on tvN’s You Quiz on the Block has resurfaced.

In the episode, he talked about his military service at Cheongju Prison and shared, "When serious crimes happen, only a fraction of them actually make it to the public. I saw many people who showed no remorse."

He added, "One thing that shocked me was the sheer number of crimes committed against minors. It was so disturbing that I decided—if I ever become successful, I want to do something that can help children."

As this past statement gains attention again, netizens remain divided. Some believe it further supports his stance against certain issues, while others think the entire situation is being overanalyzed.

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Controversy continues to grow as Garo Sero Institute (Gaseyeon) claims to have more evidence regarding the relationship between the late actress Kim Sae Ron and actor Kim Soo Hyun.

On March 25, Gaseyeon CEO Kim Se Ui stated in a live broadcast, “It is true that Kim Sae Ron suffered severe psychological distress and attempted an extreme choice because of Kim Soo Hyun and Lee Jin Ho.”

He further claimed, “Kim Sae Ron herself said, ‘My first man was Kim Soo Hyun.’ If they started dating when she was in her second year of middle school, isn’t it highly likely he was her first? She carried lifelong trauma because of this. But instead of addressing this, they’re trying to change the story by saying, ‘Kim Sae Ron was married.’ We have all the evidence, and we are waiting for the family’s consent to reveal everything.”

Later, Kim Se Ui stated that the bereaved family had already given partial permission. He even showed a photo of Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron attending the same event in 2016, saying, “Kim Soo Hyun, just wait. What did you do to a third-year middle school student? The family has given their permission, and we have shocking information yet to be revealed.”

He continued, “The bereaved family wants to restore Kim Sae Ron’s honor. It’s natural for them to protect her even after she’s gone. But instead, I’m being accused of lying and threatened with lawsuits. I will take all the blame, but there is a lot more evidence to disclose. Please wait.”

Kim Sae Ron’s family previously alleged through Gaseyeon that she and Kim Soo Hyun were in a relationship for six years, from 2015 to 2021, starting when she was 15. They also released photos that appeared to be from that time. Additionally, they claimed she was pressured by her agency to pay 700 million KRW (approximately $530,000) in penalties following her drunk driving accident.

Initially, Kim Soo Hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, denied any relationship. However, after the photos were made public, they changed their stance, admitting that Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron dated from the summer of 2019 to the fall of 2020—after she became an adult.

Now, Kim Sae Ron’s family has decided to conduct a forensic analysis of the photos to prove the timeline of their relationship. On March 17, they also filed a defamation lawsuit against journalist-turned-YouTuber Lee Jin Ho for spreading false information. The case is now being handled by Seodaemun Police Station.

Meanwhile, Kim Soo Hyun’s side has filed a criminal complaint against Gaseyeon host Kim Se Ui for blackmail. They accused Gaseyeon of making baseless claims linking Kim Soo Hyun to crimes similar to the infamous "Nth Room" case.

His agency stated, “Gaseyeon threatened Kim Soo Hyun in their broadcasts on March 21 and 22, saying they would release a video of him unless Disney+ cancels his upcoming drama Knock-Off. They even mentioned ‘Nth Room,’ making it seem as if Kim Soo Hyun was involved in a similar crime. These claims, like all of Gaseyeon’s previous allegations, are completely false. There is no such video.”

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