A new statement from Kim Soo Hyun’s legal representative has intensified the ongoing controversy surrounding dating rumors with the late actress Kim Sae Ron. The actor’s side has forcefully denied the allegations, labeling the situation a “national fraud crime” and accusing a YouTube channel of evidence fabrication. This strong rebuttal has triggered significant backlash from Korean netizens.
The Latest Legal Statement
On October 27, Kim Soo Hyun’s attorney, Ko Sang Rok, posted a detailed rebuttal on his blog. He addressed a specific photo of Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron that had been posted and later deleted from her social media. The attorney stated the photo was taken in February 2020, when Kim Sae Ron was a sophomore in college and legally an adult.
The legal team directly accused the YouTuber from the Garo Sero Research Institute channel of manipulating and fabricating data. They stated this was done after receiving specific rebuttals from their side. The attorney’s post contained the strong declaration that this case constitutes an “unprecedented national fraud crime” that socially defames an innocent victim through fabricated evidence.
Background of the Dating Rumors
The controversy began in March, when the Garo Sero Research Institute YouTube channel made public claims. The channel alleged, citing statements from Kim Sae Ron’s bereaved family, that she and Kim Soo Hyun had dated for six years. A key and highly damaging part of this claim was that the relationship reportedly started when Kim Sae Ron was just 15 years old.
Kim Soo Hyun’s agency has consistently and categorically denied these allegations. In a previous statement, attorney Ko revealed, “Kim Soo Hyun has never dated her even for a single day before she became an adult.” The actor has admitted to knowing the late actress but has firmly denied that any romantic relationship occurred while she was a minor. His legal team now asserts that the YouTuber and the bereaved family cannot avoid legal liability for their actions.
Netizen Backlash and Public Reaction
Despite the strong denial from Kim Soo Hyun’s camp, the response from Korean netizens has been largely critical of the actor. Many online comments reflect skepticism and frustration, viewing the latest statement as a desperate attempt to salvage his career.
On popular online community theqoo, reactions were overwhelmingly negative. One user questioned, “Isn’t it more of a problem that he sent letters like that to a minor he wasn’t dating?” Others left comments such as, “So pathetic…”, “Just stop it,” and “Just don’t come out..he’s trying so hard.” Another netizen succinctly wrote, “Just quit it…is it because you want to return?” These reactions indicate a challenging public sentiment for the actor as he navigates this scandal.
This situation highlights the intense scrutiny and pressure faced by Korean celebrities regarding their personal lives. The industry has a history of fans and the public holding stars to strict standards, where personal revelations can significantly impact their careers. The phenomenon of fans feeling a sense of betrayal when idols date is not uncommon, though the allegations in this case are of a much more serious nature.
Kim Soo Hyun’s legal team is taking an aggressive stance to clear his name, moving beyond simple denials to accusations of criminal activity against those spreading the rumors. The use of the term “national fraud crime” shows the severity with which they are treating the situation.
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Source: theqoo
