Actor Kim Soo-hyun has found himself in a precarious situation as allegations regarding his past relationship with Kim Sae-ron have surfaced, leading to a series of revelations, letters, videos, and messages being disclosed. His maintained silence is now returning as a significant blow.
On the 27th, the YouTube channel 'Garo-Setro Research Institute' released a controversial video claiming it was filmed by Kim Soo-hyun in Paris, France. In the video, he is seen pointing at a mannequin in underwear and making a statement about wanting to "take a look," which was allegedly sent to Kim Sae-ron.
On the same day, the legal representative of the late Kim Sae-ron's family disclosed a KakaoTalk conversation that appears to have taken place between Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron in 2016, along with a letter purportedly written by Kim Sae-ron. At that time, Kim Soo-hyun sent messages saying, "I miss you," and "When can I fall asleep holding you?" while Kim Sae-ron reportedly expressed in her letter, "It's been 5-6 years since we met," and "I hope we don't avoid each other."
The family claims that Kim Soo-hyun's denial of a relationship with Kim Sae-ron during her minor years contradicts the evidence. The KakaoTalk messages from 2016, when Kim Sae-ron was 17, conflict with Kim Soo-hyun's assertion of a relationship only after she became an adult.
As the revelations continue, Kim Soo-hyun is facing the biggest crisis of his career since his debut. He has experienced contract terminations and image removals, and his lead role in the Disney+ drama 'Nok-off' has been indefinitely postponed. The fan meeting scheduled for the end of this month in Taiwan has been canceled, with the event organizers citing "safety reasons," which is interpreted as a direct result of the ongoing controversy.
Initially, Kim Soo-hyun hinted at legal action, but later changed his stance to acknowledge a relationship after she became an adult, and now he remains silent without any explanation. With the situation escalating from revelations to letters to economic losses, there is growing criticism that silence can no longer be a strategy.
Amidst the deepening controversy, Kim Soo-hyun still has no words.
[Kim Seung-hye, MK Sports Reporter]
