Kim Soo Hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, has ignited a firestorm of public criticism after denying that the actor appeared in a 2017 photo with Kim Sae Ron. The agency’s statement, released on March 18, attempted to refute claims made by Kim Sae Ron’s side, but it has only fueled further skepticism.
Agency’s Statement and Public Reaction
Gold Medalist issued a detailed statement addressing claims that Kim Soo Hyun was in a 2017 picture taken at Kim Sae Ron’s apartment. The agency asserted that the person in the photo was not Kim Soo Hyun, accusing Kim Sae Ron’s family of spreading false information. They also addressed claims made by Garo Sero Institute on YouTube, which alleged that Kim Soo Hyun dated Kim Sae Ron when she was a minor, citing a fan photo from June 23, 2017. Gold Medalist argued that the individual in the photo was someone else, and that comparisons of clothing were inaccurate.

Gold Medalist stated,
Garo Sero Institute once again claimed on YouTube that Kim Soo Hyun dated Kim Sae Ron when she was a minor, using a photo posted on June 23, 2017, by a fan SNS account for Kim Sae Ron as evidence. However, the person in the photo is not Kim Soo Hyun, but someone else. They argued that the outfit worn by the person in the photo resembles a product Kim Soo Hyun modeled for. However, the jacket in the photo and the one Kim Soo Hyun advertised are from different brands.
“Even though the photo posted became a hot topic, we did not feel the need to respond to groundless suspicions coming from an image where the person’s face isn’t even recognizable. However, the bereaved family is now using this faceless photo as their evidence to claim that Kim Soo Hyun frequently visited the apartment where Kim Sae Ron lived with her family when she was a minor and that they secretly met when her family was not home. Kim Soo Hyun has never been to the apartment where Garo Sero Institute visited, pointing at a specific elevator and saying, “this is the one.” The only people who went there were Garo Sero Institute, not Kim Soo Hyun.”
Netizens have reacted strongly against the agency’s denial, expressing disbelief and accusing them of dishonesty.
“Rather just say it was a deepfake.”
“Every time they open their mouth, it’s just to lie.”
“Bullsh*t.”
“How many self-graves are you going to dig?”
“But didn’t you guys say they never even dated???”
“Bring evidence that it wasn’t him.”
“Wow, this is what it’s like when someone purposely argues just to argue about something completely pointless…”
“Ah, yes. Of course.”
The public’s response highlights a growing distrust in the agency’s statements and a demand for clearer evidence.
Inconsistencies and Demands for Evidence
The public is calling out what they perceive as inconsistencies in Gold Medalist’s statements. Many are asking for concrete proof that the person in the photo is not Kim Soo Hyun, rather than simply denying the claim. The lack of clear, verifiable evidence has fueled further speculation and public outrage.
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Source: Theqoo