Newly launched images of Kim Soo-hyun and the late Kim Sae-ron / Captured from Hoverlab YouTube channel
Actor Kim Soo-hyun’s company introduced Thursday that it’s going to concern a proper assertion in response to the rising controversy surrounding allegations of a previous relationship with the late actress Kim Sae-ron.
His company Gold Medalist stated in an official press launch, “We wish to tackle the latest claims relating to Kim Soo-hyun aired on the YouTube channel Hoverlab (Garo Sero Institute).”
The company stated, “Gold Medalist will make clear the information and reply to baseless rumors with clear proof by releasing an official assertion subsequent week,” including, “We apologize for the extended fatigue this example could have triggered.”
New letter and images
In the meantime, a newly revealed letter and photograph have added additional scrutiny to the rising controversy surrounding actor Kim Soo-hyun and the late actress Kim Sae-ron, as her household continues to say the 2 had been in a romantic relationship.
Kim Sae-ron’s household disclosed on Wednesday what they are saying is a letter Kim Soo-hyun wrote to her throughout his army service, together with one other photograph displaying the actor kissing her on the cheek.
The gadgets had been launched through the YouTube channel Hoverlab, which had earlier aired claims from the household alleging that the 2 had dated for six years, starting when Kim Sae-ron was 15 years outdated.
Though neither of their full names seems within the letter, it’s addressed to “Saero Nero,” a nickname for Kim Sae-ron, and signed by “PFC (personal firstclass) Kim from afar,” prompting hypothesis that it was certainly despatched by Kim Soo-hyun.
Dated June 9, 2018, the letter comprises detailed descriptions of army life and contains affectionate traces equivalent to “It’s an excellent day to think about Saero Nero,” “What I can say most actually is that I miss you,” and “I’ll maintain doing my finest. Respectfully.” Kim Soo-hyun served within the army from Oct. 2017 to July 2019.
The household additionally launched beforehand unseen images, together with a selfie displaying Kim kissing Kim Sae-ron on the cheek, which they are saying additional helps their declare of a romantic relationship.
Kim Sae-ron’s aunt emphasised that the 2 had been in a severe relationship, saying they even talked about getting married. “They mentioned marriage,” she stated. “That was after she grew to become an grownup, in her early twenties.”
The allegations first surfaced on Mar. 10, when Hoverlab cited Kim Sae-ron’s household as saying the 2 had been romantically concerned from 2015 to 2021. Kim Sae-ron was born in 2000, whereas Kim Soo-hyun was born in 1988.
Kim’s company, Gold Medalist, has strongly denied the allegations, calling them “baseless falsehoods” and stating that it’s making ready the “strongest degree of authorized response.” Regardless of the company’s denial, the discharge of extra content material continues to gasoline public hypothesis, drawing vital consideration from each the leisure and promoting industries.
A letter launched by Kim Sae-ron’s household, allegedly despatched by Kim Soo-hyun throughout his army service / Screenshot from Hoverlab
Broadcast, manufacturers on edge amid backlash
As public sentiment continues to bitter, viewers have flooded the message board of the MBC selection present „Good Day“ with requires Kim Soo-hyun’s removing. Based on the Maeil Enterprise Newspaper, Kim is not going to attend filming on Mar. 13.
The present, a musical collaboration challenge led by G-Dragon, has but to concern an official assertion on Kim’s standing.
Kim Soo-hyun’s official fan cafe has made all posts personal, leaving solely a discover on a short lived zpravodaj board. A social media account run by considered one of his worldwide followers with 430,000 followers was additionally shut down, with the ultimate message studying, “To the actor I as soon as admired, goodbye.”
The state of affairs has additionally forged a shadow over Kim’s upcoming Disney+ drama „Knock-Off,“ by which he performs the lead function. A Disney+ official has stated the discharge schedule has not but been confirmed.
In the meantime, a number of manufacturers that includes Kim as a business mannequin have begun adjusting their advertising and marketing methods or carefully monitoring the state of affairs.
Dinto, a vegan magnificence model, introduced that it has positioned all promotional actions involving Kim on maintain. Different corporations, together with Homeplus and Tous les Jours, have stated they’re reviewing their partnerships with the actor.
Some manufacturers, equivalent to K2 Korea and Shabu All Day, have already eliminated promotional photos of Kim from their web sites and social media channels.
With extra materials persevering with to floor, and public sentiment shifting quickly, the stress continues to mount for Kim and his company to reply extra definitively to the allegations.
Actor Kim Soo-hyun, promoting mannequin for Homeplus / Courtesy of Homeplus
Based mostly on an article from the Hankook Ilbo, a sister publication of The Korea Occasions, this text was translated by generative AI and edited by The Korea Occasions.
