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Kim Soo Hyun Accused of Secret Romance with Kim Sae Ron: The Controversy Explained
South Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun has found himself at the center of a major controversy following the tragic passing of actress Kim Sae Ron. A YouTube channel recently alleged that the two were in a secret romantic relationship for six years, starting when Kim Sae Ron was just 15 years old. The accusations, which gained widespread traction online, have been met with strong denials from Kim Soo Hyun and his agency, Gold Medalist.
The Allegations: What Did Garosero Research Institute Claim?
Garosero—those controversy-stirring YouTubers—put out a video yesterday featuring some lady claiming to be Kim Sae Ron’s aunt. She says Kim Soo Hyun, 27 back then, and Kim Sae Ron, a 15-year-old kid, were a thing from November 19, 2015, to July 7, 2021. Six years, they reckon. They’re tossing out that Sae Ron was set to spill the tea with a selfie on Instagram last March 2024 but yanked it fast—maybe got spooked or shut down. Then there’s this bit about Soo Hyun ghosting her after her DUI mess in May 2022 wrecked her career. Oh, and Gold Medalist, his agency, allegedly squeezed her for 700 million won before she checked out. Her death on February 16, 2025—Soo Hyun’s birthday, no less—just lit the fuse on all this speculation. The YouTuber’s like, “She wanted to tell her story, but they gagged her.” It’s everywhere now—Korean X, global X, you name it.
Kim Soo Hyun’s Response: “False and Malicious Rumors”
Gold Medalist didn’t waste time—hours after the video blew up, they hit back hard. “All that crap Garosero’s spewing about Kim Soo Hyun? Total lies,” they said, or close enough. No six-year romance, no screwing over Sae Ron, none of it. They’re calling it straight-up “cyber harassment” against both Soo Hyun and Sae Ron’s memory, and they’re gearing up to sue the pants off anyone pushing this. “We’re not letting this slide—strongest legal action possible,” they warned, begging people to quit sharing the garbage out of respect for her passing.
Kim Sae Ron’s Deleted Post: Was There Any Proof of the Relationship?
Everyone’s hung up on this deleted Instagram post from Sae Ron back in March 2024. Word is she threw up a selfie with Soo Hyun, then poof—gone. Was it proof they were tight? No one’s got the pic to show, so it’s all whispers. People who knew her say she was a wreck after that DUI—money woes, friends bailing—but she never dropped a word about dating Soo Hyun. Still, the timing’s got folks squinting.
Garosero Research Institute’s Defiance: “Sue Us If You Dare”
Garosero’s laughing in their face—“Sue us? Pfft, BTS tried that and ended up in the army instead. Soo Hyun’s just a China star; he can’t touch us.” They’re daring Gold Medalist to bring it, swearing their scoop’s straight from Sae Ron’s family. “Go sue them too if we’re full of it,” they taunt. Cocky as hell.
The Internet’s a Warzone
Korean netizens are all over this:
- “Leave her alone already—she’s gone!”
- “Garosero’s just chasing clout; they’ve got nothing real.”
- “700 million won? What’s up with that, Gold Medalist?”
It’s a split—some are buying the aunt’s story, others think it’s a shameless grift off a tragedy.
Where’s It Heading?
With Gold Medalist vowing to lawyer up, Garosero might be staring down a defamation suit—or they could just keep swinging. Today’s chatter says cops might dig into Sae Ron’s death more, especially with her aunt’s claims floating around. No clue if there’s hard proof yet—it’s all he-said, she-said for now. This whole thing’s a gut punch, and it’s not letting up anytime soon.