Kim Soo Hyun’s family ties have recently sparked controversy, specifically his connection to Lee Sa Rang. The actor’s relationship with Lee Sa Rang, who also goes by Lee Jae Hyun and Lee Ro Be, has drawn attention after a resurfaced Dispatch report. This report raised questions about a potential “family scheme” related to the film “Real.”
The “Real” Controversy
In 2017, Lee Sa Rang, identified as Kim Soo Hyun’s cousin, became the center of controversy. Dispatch revealed that he founded Cove Pictures and directed the film “Real” under different names, allegedly to obscure his relationship with Kim Soo Hyun. The 2017 film “Real,” starring Kim Soo Hyun, faced heavy criticism for its plot, editing, and special effects. Viewers questioned how the film’s ₩11.5 billion KRW (about $7.93 million USD) budget was used.
Tracing the Money and Names
Dispatch’s investigation traced the film’s production to Real Munjeonsa, a company established in 2015 with Lee Jae Hyun listed as CEO. This company, created for film investments, received the ₩11.5 billion KRW budget from Chinese and Korean investors. In 2016, Cove Pictures was formed, with Lee Jae Hyun also listed as CEO. Both companies shared the same address: a high-end residential complex in Seongsu-dong, which is also Kim Soo Hyun’s residence.
Adding to the confusion, Lee Jae Hyun changed his name to Lee Ro Be in 2016. He also directed “Real,” despite having no prior filmmaking experience. Dispatch suggested that “Ro Be” was derived from the Korean pronunciation of “love,” which is “sarang.” Thus, Lee Ro Be became Lee Sa Rang, the director credited for “Real.” Lee Sa Rang took over directing from Lee Jeong Seob, who cited creative differences for his departure.
The movie faced criticism for its storytelling and the portrayal of its actresses. Dispatch wrote,
“Female actresses are only utilized for scenes involving sex, drugs, and casinos.”
Notably, the late singer-actress Sulli, who appeared in the film, received significant backlash for a nude scene.
Family Connections and Public Reaction
Dispatch alleged that the film was a “family scheme,” where one brother secured and distributed funds, and the other, Kim Soo Hyun, provided his star power. The report also claimed that Lee Sa Rang is Kim Soo Hyun’s half-brother, a speculation supported by some industry insiders.
Online discussions have explored Kim Soo Hyun’s family tree, with some speculating that Lee Sa Rang is the son of Kim Soo Hyun’s biological mother from a previous marriage. Kim Soo Hyun is said to be the son from a subsequent marriage. Additionally, Kim Soo Hyun’s biological father reportedly has a separate family, which includes singer Kim Joo Na.
Kim Soo Hyun’s alleged family tree | dmitory.com
Adding to the controversy, Lee Sa Rang is a co-founder of Gold Medalist, Kim Soo Hyun’s agency. Netizen reactions have shown growing dislike regarding Kim Soo Hyun, from how the “Real” Movie was handled, to Gold Medalist’s reaction to the Kim Sae Ron scandal.
Netizens responses have included.
“What the hell. These guys are total thugs. Trash pretending to be artists.” “It seems like they intentionally made Sulli’s character provocative to attract attention.” “I was so disgusted after watching the crappy movie that I turned it off. But as it turns out, it was all about money. I feel bad only for the actresses.” “Makes sense that they’re half-brothers. The two are very similar. When the movie was released, it was criticized for being total garbage. What did they do with the 11.5 billion?”
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