The Korean entertainment industry has been abuzz with additional claims made by the Garo Sero Research Institute about the controversy involving Kim Soo Hyun and the late Kim Sae Ron. Recently, the Institute stated that Kim Sae Ron confessed to dating Kim Soo Hyun during her middle school years. An alleged audio recording was shared on a YouTube channel, where Kim Sae Ron mentioned their past relationship, expressing feelings of being used and mistreated since her school days. She also disclosed personal details about Kim Soo Hyun and his interactions with other individuals.

Following the Institute's press conference, Korean netizens expressed shock and disgust online. Some questioned the authenticity of the claims, while others criticized the invasion of the deceased's privacy. The authenticity of the recording was debated, with some labeling it as fake and others highlighting concerns about its impact on those involved. Lee Jin Ho responded to the allegations, dismissing them as fabricated by AI technology.