A new wave of controversy has hit South Korean star Kim Soo-hyun as an alleged kiss photo with the late actress Kim Sae-ron was leaked online.
The revelation comes just days after accusations from Kim Sae-ron’s family, who claim that Kim Soo-hyun and his agency played a role in the young actress’s downfall.
On January 11, YouTube channel 'Garo Sero Institute' escalated the scandal by releasing intimate images and a series of text messages allegedly exchanged between Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron.
In one of the messages, Kim Sae-ron appeared to plead for help, stating, 'I can’t come up with 700 million won immediately.
It’s not that I don’t want to repay it, I just can’t.
Oppa, do you really have to sue me? Please give me more time.
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A family acquaintance claimed that Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron had been in a relationship for six years.
They also alleged that in 2022, after Kim Sae-ron’s DUI scandal, she was pressured to repay a 700 million won debt that Kim Soo-hyun had once covered for her.
According to the source, Kim Sae-ron later received a legal notice from his agency demanding repayment, leaving her devastated.
Initially, Kim Soo-hyun’s agency, GOLDMEDALIST, responded forcefully, calling the allegations false and threatening legal action against those spreading misinformation.
However, after the new photo leak, the agency’s stance has become noticeably more cautious, stating that they will issue an updated statement after reviewing the situation further.
This incident underscores the ongoing battle between public figures and media scrutiny.
It also raises an important discussion—how much responsibility should the media bear when exposing the private lives of celebrities without concrete evidence?.