Drama alert K-drama fans! It looks like "Queen of Tears" star Kim Soo-hyun is facing some seriously intense rumors. This time it is not about a drama role but real-life dating allegations and things are getting messy fast. We are talking rumors involving the late actress Kim Sae-ron and it is turning into a full-blown scandal with YouTube Channels agencies and even BTS getting dragged into the mix. Let's break down what is happening.
YouTube Channels Go Wild Claiming Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron Were Secretly Dating Since She Was a Teen?!
So it all started heating up with a YouTube channel called Hoverlab. They dropped some major claims saying Kim Soo-hyun and the late actress Kim Sae-ron were secretly an item for a whopping six years. And get this they said it started way back when Kim Sae-ron was only 15 years old. That is a pretty serious age gap and caused immediate buzz and concern online. Another YouTube channel Garo Sero Institute and YouTuber Kim Se Ui jumped into the fray adding fuel to the fire.
These channels are not just throwing out gossip either. They are alleging all sorts of things like Kim Soo-hyun's agency Gold Medalist tried to cover things up and even harassed Kim Sae-ron. They are even bringing up Kim Sae-ron's DUI incident from 2022 suggesting the agency mishandled it and that there is some shady connection between Kim Soo-hyun and YouTuber Lee Jin Ho. Basically they are painting a picture of a long secret relationship with a lot of behind-the-scenes drama and alleged wrongdoing.
Kim Soo-hyun's Agency Fires Back Denying Everything and Threatening Legal Action - But the YouTube Channels Aren't Backing Down!
Kim Soo-hyun's agency Gold Medalist was not about to let these rumors slide. They released a strong official statement slamming the allegations as "completely false". They stated they are ready to take the "strongest possible legal action" against these YouTube Channels for spreading what they say is misinformation and defamation. They are making it very clear they are not taking these claims lightly.
Did that shut down the YouTube channels? Nope. Instead Garo Sero Institute basically laughed it off. They mocked Kim Soo-hyun saying he apparently does not know who they are and the reach they have. They even brought BTS into it in a bizarre way. They referenced how BTS once threatened legal action against them years ago and then sarcastically said "And how did that end? Everyone ended up enlisting in the army!" It is a strange and pretty bold response doubling down on their claims and seemingly unfazed by legal threats. They are acting like they have solid information and are not scared.
Kim Sae-ron's Aunt Enters the Fray Blaming Kim Soo-hyun for Actress's Tragic Death?!
Just when you thought it could not get any more dramatic Kim Sae-ron's Aunt got involved and things took a really dark turn. In a phone conversation on Garo Sero Institute's YouTube channel the aunt made some shocking allegations. She claimed Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron's relationship started in 2015 when Sae-ron was just 15 and lasted for six years until 2021.
The aunt went on to say that Kim Sae-ron even helped Kim Soo-hyun start his company Gold Medalist doing free work for him. After they broke up in 2022 and Kim Sae-ron had her DUI incident the aunt claims Kim Soo-hyun and his company initially supported her even paying a large sum of money (₩700 million KRW) in damages without asking for repayment. However according to the aunt things changed after Kim Sae-ron's contract with Gold Medalist ended. She supposedly received notice to pay back that huge amount of money. When Kim Sae-ron tried to contact Kim Soo-hyun about it the aunt alleges he avoided her calls and then the media got involved making her feel "betrayed".
Here is the really heavy part. The aunt is actually blaming Kim Soo-hyun and the agency's actions for Kim Sae-ron's tragic death. She claims the financial struggles and feeling betrayed led Kim Sae-ron to commit suicide on Kim Soo-hyun's birthday. She even stated the family has "a lot of evidence" of their six-year relationship. These are incredibly serious and heartbreaking accusations.
Agency Denies Aunt's Claims Mourns Kim Sae-ron and Vows Further Legal Action
Unsurprisingly Gold Medalist agency quickly released another statement vehemently denying the aunt's claims as well. They called them "completely false" and "malicious rumors" and expressed deep sadness over Kim Sae-ron's death as she was a former artist with the company. They are again promising to take even stronger legal action against those spreading these rumors and defaming both Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron. They are urging everyone to stop spreading this "baseless false information".
This whole situation is incredibly sensitive and sad especially given Kim Sae-ron's recent passing. It is a tangled web of rumors accusations denials and legal threats. It remains to be seen how this will all play out but it is definitely a major controversy shaking up the K-drama world right now.
Key Accusations and Denials in the Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron Rumor Mill:
- Allegation 1: Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron were in a 6-year relationship starting when she was 15. Denied by Agency.
- Allegation 2: Gold Medalist Agency harassed Kim Sae-ron and mishandled her DUI incident. Denied by Agency.
- Allegation 3: Kim Sae-ron helped build Gold Medalist and was exploited. Denied by Agency/Unclear.
- Allegation 4: Kim Soo-hyun avoided Kim Sae-ron after demanding repayment of DUI damages leading to her suicide on his birthday. Denied by Agency.
- Agency Response: Strong denials of all allegations legal action promised against YouTubers and those spreading rumors. Mourning Kim Sae-ron's death.
- YouTube Channel Response: Dismissive of legal threats mocking Kim Soo-hyun and referencing BTS legal action history. Stand by their claims citing family sources.
- Aunt's Involvement: Publicly accused Kim Soo-hyun and his agency for Kim Sae-ron's death repeating and adding to dating and financial strain allegations.