The controversy surrounding actor Kim Soo-hyun and the late actress Kim Sae-ron continues to escalate.
Recent revelations by Kim Sae-ron’s family through a YouTube channel claim that the two were in a relationship since she was just 15 years old.
Shockingly, it was also alleged that Kim Soo-hyun pressured her over unpaid debts related to a DUI incident, leading to a tragic downward spiral.
Intimate photos and private messages further fuel speculation, and the entertainment industry is now in turmoil over these explosive accusations.
Kim Soo-hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, has firmly denied all allegations, issuing multiple statements dismissing them as baseless rumors.
However, they announced that they would release an official response next week with concrete evidence.
Critics argue that if the claims were false, an immediate and strong denial should have sufficed rather than delaying their response.
Further details emerged, stating that Kim Sae-ron worked unpaid at Kim Soo-hyun’s company, coaching new actors, and was forced to pay back a large sum of money borrowed from him.
Reports also allege that Kim Soo-hyun sent a certified letter demanding repayment and even leaked their private conversations to the media.
Historical scandals in South Korea’s entertainment industry have often involved power imbalances in relationships, financial exploitation, and harsh legal battles.
From past cases, such as Jang Ja-yeon’s tragic case in 2009 to more recent controversies involving A-list celebrities, these incidents expose the hidden struggles within the seemingly glamorous world of entertainment.
The recent re-release of Kim Soo-hyun’s old handwritten letters and photos from his military days has only added to the controversy.
If the allegations of coercion and manipulation prove true, this could be one of the most damaging scandals in Korean entertainment history.
Gold Medalist’s upcoming official statement will be crucial in determining the future of Kim Soo-hyun’s career.
However, public opinion is already shifting, with social media flooded with discussions about whether power and status shield actors from accountability.
This case brings into question whether South Korea’s entertainment industry has done enough to protect young actors from exploitation.
Should there be stronger policies and oversight to prevent similar cases from happening in the future?.