Kim Soo Hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, released a 12-page statement in response to allegations made by the family of late actress Kim Sae Ron. The family held a press conference on March 17th, claiming that Kim Soo Hyun had dated Kim Sae Ron while she was a minor and had engaged in threatening and debt-collection behavior.
Denying Debt Collection and Threats
Gold Medalist categorically denies pressuring Kim Sae Ron to repay any debts. They assert that the correspondence sent to Kim Sae Ron was purely for legal guidance and negotiating payment methods. The agency also denies restricting Kim Sae Ron’s contact with other artists within the company. Regarding the alleged 700 million won debt, Gold Medalist clarifies that the debt was settled by the end of 2023, as confirmed by their financial report dated April 1, 2024.
(Illustrative image: Kim Soo Hyun denies allegations)
Denying Relationship with YouTuber Lee Jin Ho
Gold Medalist also denies any involvement with YouTuber Lee Jin Ho, whom Kim Sae Ron’s family accused of providing misleading information. The agency asserts that the individual referred to as Kim Sae Ron’s former manager was not an employee of Gold Medalist.
Denying Kim Soo Hyun’s Identity in Photo
The 12-page statement also refutes the claim that a photograph depicting Kim Sae Ron and Kim Soo Hyun outside the actress’s house in 2017 is genuine. The agency maintains that the person in the picture is not Kim Soo Hyun, and alleges that Kim Sae Ron’s family is intentionally misrepresenting the situation to the public.
(Illustrative image: Gold Medalist claims the person in the photo is not Kim Soo Hyun)
Confirming Attendance at Kim Sae Ron’s Funeral
Gold Medalist affirms attending Kim Sae Ron’s funeral on February 17th and 19th, sending flowers and condolences. They deny allegations of skipping the funeral and reject the accusation of colluding with the press to smear actress Seo Ye Ji.
(Illustrative image: Gold Medalist confirms attending Kim Sae Ron’s funeral)
Demand to End Defamation
Gold Medalist demands that Kim Sae Ron’s family and the Viện Garo Sero YouTube channel cease disseminating false and unsubstantiated information, which they claim has damaged Kim Soo Hyun’s reputation. They emphasize the need to stop the defamation of the actor based on unrelated photos and posts.
Conclusion
Gold Medalist’s statement provides a detailed response to the accusations, and demands an end to the spread of misinformation regarding Kim Soo Hyun. The case remains contentious and awaits clarification from all parties involved.
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