Kim Soo Hyun’s Agency Gold Medalist Demanded ₩686 Million Debt Repayment from Kim Sae Ron, Then Changed Tone After She Posted Their Photo Online, Leaving Netizens Shocked and Angry Over Threats Tied to Queen of Tears Drama
The internet is buzzing with disbelief after reports surfaced detailing a change in attitude from Kim Soo Hyun‘s agency, Gold Medalist, towards actress Kim Sae Ron following the online release of a photo featuring the two stars. Netizens are expressing strong disapproval over the agency’s apparent actions.
Debt Demands and a Sudden Change
According to media outlet Hankyung, Kim Sae Ron had received two certified letters from Gold Medalist regarding a loan of ₩686 million KRW (approximately $475,000 USD). The first letter, dated March 15, 2024, explicitly urged Kim Sae Ron, whose legal name is Kim Ah Im, to repay the loan, which was due on December 31, 2023. The letter stated that failure to repay would result in civil and criminal action.
First certified letter | Hankyung
Our law firm, on behalf of our client, urges you to repay the above loan debt, so please deposit the entire amount as soon as possible. If you do not deposit the loan, we will take civil and criminal action against you.
— Kim Soo Hyun’s legal representative
Reportedly, Kim Sae Ron attempted to contact Kim Soo Hyun and the agency to request an extension for the repayment but received no response through texts or calls. Subsequently, on March 24, 2024, she posted a photo of herself with Kim Soo Hyun on social media, seemingly in an attempt to get the agency’s attention.
Following the photo incident, the bereaved family of Kim Sae Ron revealed the second certified letter, dated March 25, 2024. This letter showed a noticeable shift in the agency’s stance. While still urging debt repayment, the tone and reasoning had changed.
Second certified letter | Hankyung
We are urging you to pay your debt because if the client company doesn’t request that you repay your loan when it’s due, the client company’s executives could be charged with breach of trust.
Regarding the difficultly in repaying the debut, we are willing to discuss a method and timing of debt repayment with you. We hope you will present a possible debt repayment schedule to the law firm.
— Kim Soo Hyun’s legal representative
Netizen Reactions and Further Allegations
The apparent change in the agency’s attitude has triggered strong reactions from Korean netizens, many of whom expressed their shock and anger online. Comments included:
| theqoo
“Piece of trash.”
“Is ‘Queen of Tears’ something so great?”
“Did he think there would be no evidence, even though they dated for that long?”
“Why is he asking for compensation for damages when he’s the one at fault? Who told him to act like that?”
“Psychopath.”
Adding to the controversy, recent reports suggest that Kim Soo Hyun‘s agency also allegedly threatened Kim Sae Ron with demands for compensation for any damage caused to his upcoming drama, Queen of Tears. This further fueled the negative reactions from the public.
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