Actor Kim Soo Hyun has found himself embroiled in a heated controversy following bold claims from the YouTube channel Garo Sero Research Institute. The channel has stunned the public by alleging that they possess evidence linking Kim Soo Hyun to actions comparable to the notorious “Nth Room” scandal, accompanied by a cryptic hand-tying gesture during a livestream. This article provides a clear and comprehensive overview of the situation, including the allegations, the response from Kim Soo Hyun’s agency, and the conflicting narratives surrounding the late actress Kim Sae Ron.
The controversy began on March 10, 2025, when Kim Sae Ron’s family, through Garo Sero, alleged that Kim Soo Hyun had been romantically involved with her while she was a minor. Intimate photos of the two soon surfaced online, fueling public speculation. While Kim Soo Hyun’s agency initially denied the claims, they later clarified on March 14 that the two had dated between summer 2019 and fall 2020, after Kim Sae Ron had reached adulthood. Now, Garo Sero has escalated the situation with even more serious accusations.
Garo Sero’s Shocking Claims
On March 23, 2025, Kim Se Ui, the operator of Garo Sero Research Institute, made headlines during a livestream. While mimicking a gesture of tying his wrists and biting a pen, he taunted,
“Mr. Kim Soo Hyun, you like this kind of thing, right?”
This unsettling remark was followed by a bombshell assertion: Garo Sero claims to have evidence of Kim Soo Hyun’s involvement in activities “beyond grooming” and “at the level of the Nth Room” scandal—a case infamous for its exploitation and criminal content. Kim Se Ui warned,
“It’s Nth Room level. Even more extreme. Just wait.”
He also claimed to possess chat logs between Kim Sae Ron and her friends, hinting at forthcoming revelations that could have legal implications. Kim Se Ui emphasized that their goal is to protect Kim Sae Ron’s honor, stating,
“We have something huge—something that will absolutely shock people—but for now, we’re holding onto it for the sake of her dignity.”
Kim Soo Hyun’s Agency Fires Back
Kim Soo Hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, swiftly responded to these allegations. On March 24, 2025, they issued a statement denying the claims in their entirety:
“These claims are completely false. There is no such video, and the content being pushed by Garo Sero is entirely baseless.”
The agency also announced that they had filed an additional legal complaint against Kim Se Ui for blackmail and other charges, building on a prior lawsuit related to the spread of false information. Gold Medalist has maintained that Kim Soo Hyun’s relationship with Kim Sae Ron was consensual, brief, and occurred when she was an adult, dismissing earlier accusations as unfounded.
Conflicting Narratives Add Complexity
The situation is further muddled by contradictory statements from other parties. Kim Sae Ron’s family, via Garo Sero, insists that Kim Soo Hyun dated her as a minor and is now working to forensically analyze the leaked photos to support their case. Meanwhile, YouTuber Lee Jin Ho has introduced a different angle. On March 19, 2025, he claimed that Kim Sae Ron had married a non-celebrity boyfriend in New York, became pregnant, and later had an abortion, releasing an audio recording to back his story.
Kim Se Ui quickly debunked Lee Jin Ho’s claims during the March 23 livestream, arguing,
“She had only known her New York boyfriend for less than a month. According to her close friends, around mid-December she said, ‘Should I date this guy in New York?’ So how could she get pregnant and have an abortion by January 8? That’s physically impossible.”
In response, Kim Sae Ron’s family has filed a defamation lawsuit against Lee Jin Ho, accusing him of spreading falsehoods.
Legal Actions and Public Response
The controversy has sparked multiple legal battles. In addition to Gold Medalist’s lawsuits against Garo Sero, Kim Sae Ron’s family is pursuing defamation charges against Lee Jin Ho. The public, meanwhile, remains divided. Some are skeptical of Garo Sero’s history of sensationalism, while others are alarmed by the gravity of the allegations. Social media platforms like X show a range of reactions, from calls for patience until evidence emerges to demands for accountability.
As the legal proceedings unfold and Garo Sero teases more revelations, this story continues to evolve. For the latest updates on the Kim Soo Hyun, Garo Sero allegations and related developments, stay tuned to VvipTimes.
