https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0001024530
Actor Kim Soohyun finds himself caught in a dilemma. If he proceeds with a lawsuit against Garo Sero Research Institute for spreading false information, it may appear as if he is accusing the family of the late Kim Saeron of defamation, which will inevitably lead to public criticism. On the other hand, if he remains silent, it could be seen as an admission of guilt.
On March 10, Kim Soohyun's agency, Gold Medalist, released an official statement denying allegations that he had been in a relationship with the late Kim Saeron, stating, "The claims are entirely false."
The agency emphasized, "There have been numerous malicious allegations against our company and actor Kim Soohyun, including claims that Kim Saeron had been dating Kim Soohyun since she was 15. These false claims are unacceptable. We plan to consider taking the strongest possible legal action against Garo Sero Research Institute for spreading false information."
In response, Garo Sero Research Institute countered on their YouTube community board, stating, "We broadcasted with materials and interviews directly from the late Kim Saeron's bereaved family. Try threatening 'legal action' against the bereaved family too."
The public seems to be leaning towards Garo Sero Research Institute's claims. Their video was based on interviews with Kim Saeron's family, and old photos of Kim Saeron and Kim Soohyun posing affectionately are spreading across online communities, making their relationship seem like a confirmed fact.
Furthermore, some netizens pointed out that Kim Soohyun's agency's response was disappointing because "They only mentioned taking legal action while leaving out the question of whether he dated the late Kim Saeron while see was a minor."
As Kim Soohyun struggles to navigate this controversy, the issue is also being closely watched by international fans as well. On China's major social media platform, Weibo, discussions regarding Kim Soohyun and Kim Saeron's relationship have dominated real-time search rankings. Some netizens even commented, "Those who defend Kim Soohyun are going straight to hell."
Meanwhile, Kim Soohyun is set to star in the upcoming Disney+ drama ‘Knock-Off’ as his next project.
As of now, the ‘Knock-Off’ production team has not released any official statements regarding the controversy.
-If all the claims were false, then Kim Saeron's family is also at fault. So, go ahead and sue them.
-This is a big deal. If he decides to file a lawsuit, the police will reveal all the evidence and the court will decide whether it's false or not. It's a win-win.
-Sue them (Claps) Sue them (Claps)
-If you sue for spreading false information, you’ll have to prove it’s falseㅋㅋ
-Exactly. Why did you ignore her calls?ㅋㅋ
-If it turns out to be true, what will he do if he takes strong legal action and her family releases evidence...? This really is a dilemma.
-When the photos were leaked, hisside said they'd take legal action, but then stayed quietㅋㅋ He should hurry up and sue her family. His livelihood is at stake here.
-The weight of public opinion will always lean toward the side that speaks from beyond the grave.
-If he's innocent, he should sue.
-Reveal it all in court.
-He should sue. If he does, everything will become much clearer!
-If you really did not date her, then sue her family as well.
-You said you’d take legal action, so why arent you? If you're wronged and the information they're spreading is really false, you should go ahead and sue them.
-It seems like he must be afraid to go after her family... He's afraid they'll reveal more if he provokes them.
-Can you at least reveal a breakdown of the 700 M KRW debt first?
