Actor Kim Soo Hyun held a press conference on March 31 at Stanford Hotel in Mapo-gu, Seoul, to address the growing controversy surrounding his relationship with the late Kim Sae Ron.

For about 40 minutes, Kim Soo Hyun tearfully denied the allegations against him, including claims that he dated a minor and that his agency pressured Kim Sae Ron over debt.

However, instead of sympathy, his emotional display was met with harsh criticism online.

Many netizens were skeptical of his emotional speech, leaving sarcastic comments such as:

• “Is this a drama shoot?”
• “He came fully styled with hair and makeup, then cried perfectly.”
• “Did he get his hair done just to cry?”

Others mocked his words, saying:

• “The life of an actor? The life of a star? That was hilarious.”
• “Of course, he’s an actor.”
• “Crocodile tears.”

Kim Soo Hyun started his statement with, “First of all, I’m sorry. It seems so many people have suffered because of me.” However, some noticed that his apology focused more on his agency, colleagues, and fans, rather than Kim Sae Ron’s grieving family.

He also explained why he denied the dating rumors when Queen of Tears was airing, saying, “As the lead actor, I had to protect many things.”

He added, “Whenever I had to choose between being Kim Soo Hyun the person and Kim Soo Hyun the star, I always chose the star.”

Kim Soo Hyun firmly stated:

• “I did not date her when she was a minor.”
• “The claim that my agency pressured her over debt, leading to her tragic decision, is also false.”

He also claimed that the KakaoTalk messages from 2016 and 2018, which Kim Sae Ron’s family presented as evidence, were fabricated and allegedly written by two different people.

At the end of the press conference, Kim Soo Hyun announced that he would request a thorough investigation into the evidence provided by Kim Sae Ron’s family. His legal team also confirmed that they had filed criminal complaints and a 120 billion KRW (~$90 million USD) lawsuit against Kim Sae Ron’s family and a YouTube channel operator.

Meanwhile, Kim Sae Ron’s family responded by releasing forensic data, which reportedly includes:

2016 mobile messages between Kim Sae Ron and Kim Soo Hyun

2024 conversations Kim Sae Ron had with acquaintances

An unsent letter written by Kim Sae Ron

They stated, “We want to put an end to this controversy by presenting clear evidence.”

With both sides standing firm, the public remains divided—some are questioning Kim Soo Hyun’s sincerity, while others believe he is being wrongfully accused.

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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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