Gold Medalist, the agency of Kim Soo Hyun, has issued an official statement in response to the allegations put forth by the YouTube channel Garosero Research Institute.
On March 10, Gold Medalist announced its intentions to take decisive legal action against Garosero Research Institute for disseminating unfounded claims regarding the renowned actor and the late Kim Sae Ron.
During their recent livestream, Garosero Research Institute alleged that Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron had been involved in a romantic relationship spanning six years, supposedly commencing when the actress was just 15 years old. The channel purportedly referenced statements from Kim Sae Ron's aunt and insinuated that Gold Medalist mistreated the late actress following a DUI incident.
The much-discussed phone call between Garosero Research Institute and Kim Sae Ron's aunt affirmed the purported relationship between Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron, asserting that the two were romantically involved for a duration of six years. The aunt disclosed, "Although she didn't explicitly state it, the entire family was aware. How could our family be oblivious to this matter? It persisted for six years. This is why our family is engulfed in indignation. She harbored immense resentment due to these occurrences."
In light of the controversial revelations from Garosero Research Institute and Gold Medalist's subsequent statement, online communities in Korea have been abuzz with fervent discussions. While some individuals argue in favor of the claims, others exhibit skepticism towards the credibility of the channel. Several online users chimed in with their perspectives:
"There must be a rationale behind even Oh Yoanna's family seeking out Garosero."
"Rest in peace, Kim Sae Ron."
"They should provide a thorough response. The family has given their testimony, and there seems to be ample evidence."
"At the end of the day, they are subjecting Kim Soo Hyun to the same treatment as Kim Sae Ron."
"Shouldn't Gold Medalist consider legal action against the aunt?"
"The veracity lies not in believing Garosero but in siding with the bereaved family. Why does it perturb you so much that people are supporting the deceased? They cannot speak up for themselves."
"Are they refuting the entire relationship, or merely disputing its initiation during her teenage years?"
"The family's stance had not been publicized previously, yet suddenly it emerges. No surprise they turned to Garosero."
"They literally posted a recording of the conversation with the family. If it was fabricated, it would imply hiring an actress to impersonate them?"
"Let us exercise caution with our comments. This situation is disconcerting."
"The agency ought to elucidate the circumstances depicted in the photograph where they are together."
"Did the aunt deceive about her late niece?"
"I fervently hope these claims are baseless. The actions of Garosero, akin to a criminal syndicate, are escalating tensions at an inopportune moment."
"It's almost comical to accept everything Garosero asserts LOL."
"This underscores the importance of unveiling the substantiating evidence first. This is truly disheartening."
"People are placing their faith in the bereaved family."
"I believe we await further insights from the bereaved family."
"This is profoundly troubling... It feels like Kim Sae Ron is being mourned all over again."
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