Kim Soo Hyun is scheduled to hold an “urgent press conference” on March 31st at 4:30 PM KST in Seoul, his agency Gold Medalist announced. The agency, which Kim Soo Hyun himself founded, stated that he will be accompanied by his legal representative, lawyer Kim Jong Bok of LK Partners, to personally address the ongoing controversies surrounding him. However, the announcement has been met with a wave of negative reactions online, largely due to the decision that there will be no question-and-answer session following Kim Soo Hyun’s statement.
Netizens Voice Disappointment and Skepticism
The news of the press conference has spread quickly online, and many netizens have expressed their disapproval, shock, and disbelief regarding the format. A significant portion of the backlash centers on the exclusion of a Q&A session. Many online commentators view this as an attempt by Kim Soo Hyun to deliver a carefully prepared statement without facing direct scrutiny or having to provide further clarification on the issues. This decision has led to feelings of frustration among those who were hoping for transparency and an open dialogue.
Speculation and Calls for Accountability
Adding to the negative sentiment, some netizens are already speculating that the actor might try to evoke sympathy from the public, with comments suggesting he might use his “abilities as an actor” and “shed tears.” A recurring opinion among many online commenters is that the only acceptable outcome of the press conference would be Kim Soo Hyun’s retirement from the entertainment industry. These netizens have been vocal in their criticism of both his past actions and the planned format of the upcoming event.
Sample of Netizen Comments
The online reaction includes a wide range of critical comments, such as:
“Is he going to lie again? lol.”
“If it’s a retirement announcement, I’ll accept it.”
“Just apologize and announce your retirement. No tearful performance.”
“If there’s no Q&A, is that even a press conference? Why not just upload a video to YouTube?”
“If he’s not taking questions and just making a statement, why bother with a press conference? Just want sympathy by crying?”
“What’s so ‘urgent’ about it? After lying all this time and getting exposed, he’s delayed for days and is only now showing his face.”
“Why even appear if he’s not going to do a Q&A?”
“Just apologize and retire.”
“LOL what will he say? That it’s all the woman’s parents’ fault, he didn’t know anything, and did nothing wrong?”
“He’ll probably cry a river with that amazing acting skill.”
“Since when did a press conference mean ignoring Q&A?”
“If he’s just going to say his piece, just post it on YouTube.”
“He’ll probably go with ‘it’s a misunderstanding, a smear campaign, tears, tears’…”
“If there’s no Q&A, he’ll probably just cry.”
“There needs to be a Q&A.”
“Just say you’re apologizing and retiring.”
“Looks like it’s going to be a tearful press conference, lol.”
“Has the meaning of ‘urgent’ changed?”
“Must be a retirement announcement.”
“Make a proper apology and hopefully disappear for good.”
“Is there even anything left to say? It was all lies.”
“Looks like we’re in for the performance of a lifetime tomorrow.”
“No Q&A? Then just post a video or something. What kind of press conference is that? Better be a retirement.”
“At least you’re alive and that’s why you’re even able to hold a press conference.”
“Won’t he just try to dodge legal issues? And probably won’t take any questions either. Oh, at the bottom it says he won’t take questions, lol.”
“Looking forward to that Queen of Tears–style performance from a script someone else wrote.”
“He’ll probably show up unshaven, with foundation muting the lip color, looking scruffy, lol.”
“He partied on his birthday the day his partner of six years died—will his self-pity feel different this time?”
“Did the meeting with the lawyer finally end?”
“Ugh, I don’t want to see his face.”
“If he comes out and says nonsense tomorrow, worse photos might surface.”
“Guess we’ll be watching his final performance, lol.”
The overwhelming sentiment in these comments reflects a desire for accountability and genuine engagement with the ongoing controversies, which many feel will not be achieved through a press conference without a Q&A session.
