The family of the late Sulli has publicly shared their concerns regarding the controversial nude scenes in the movie ‘Real‘ and have also responded to Kim Soo Hyun‘s recent press conference. Their statements come amidst renewed discussions about the film following issues involving actress Kim Sae Ron.
Family’s Reaction to Kim Soo Hyun’s Press Conference
On March 31st, Sulli‘s family spoke with TV Report, stating their reaction to Kim Soo Hyun‘s press conference was not surprising.
“Kim Soo Hyun’s press conference was exactly as expected, so it wasn’t surprising. I watched it expressionlessly.”
Reasons for Speaking Out About ‘Real’
The family explained that the recent media attention surrounding Kim Sae Ron‘s situation, which they felt mirrored their own past experiences, prompted them to speak out.
“The media became noisy due to the situation involving the late Kim Sae Ron. There were many articles that mirrored our own experience, which caused a lot of stress. I wanted to help, even if just a little, seeing how difficult things are for Kim Sae Ron’s family. I also wanted to express my personal frustrations.”
Concerns Regarding the Filming of ‘Real’
The family raised three main points of concern about the movie ‘Real‘. Firstly, they pointed out the lack of detailed information in the script. Secondly, they addressed the nude scenes, stating that while a stand-in was supposed to be used, this did not occur as planned.
“There are three main concerns about ‘Real’. First, the script lacked detail. There was supposed to be a stand-in for the nude scenes, but that stand-in reportedly couldn’t attend the shoot due to illness. However, they were actually on set. The scene should have been done by the stand-in, and I don’t understand why it played out the way it did.”
Speculation About Sulli’s Struggles After ‘Real’
Regarding claims that Sulli experienced self-harm due to stress after filming ‘Real‘, the family acknowledged the difficulties she faced but couldn’t definitively link it solely to the movie or Kim Soo Hyun. They did highlight the intense negative comments she received after the film’s release and suggested she might have been dealing with personal issues as well.
“We can’t definitively say it was because of ‘Real’ or Kim Soo Hyun. But it’s a known fact that she received a wave of malicious comments after the movie. I also believe there were private matters my sibling was struggling with.”
The family believes that Director Lee Jeong Seob, who was later replaced during post-production, holds crucial information regarding the issues surrounding ‘Real‘. They also expressed uncertainty about whether Kim Soo Hyun‘s agency, Gold Medalist, would respond to their concerns.
“I think Director Lee Jeong Seob holds the key to the ‘Real’ issue. Whether Gold Medalist responds or not, I don’t know—but they need to understand that silence will only hurt them further.”
They reiterated their initial reaction to Kim Soo Hyun‘s press conference.
“Kim Soo Hyun’s press conference was too predictable. I wasn’t surprised—I watched without emotion.”
Background on ‘Real’ and Director Change
The movie ‘Real‘ featured Kim Soo Hyun and Sulli in leading roles. During the post-production phase, Director Lee Jeong Seob was replaced by Kim Soo Hyun‘s family and Lee Ro Be, a co-founder of the production company. At the time, the production company cited differences in creative direction as the reason for Lee Jeong Seob‘s departure.
Despite high hopes, ‘Real‘ received negative reviews and low ratings. However, it gained significant attention due to its explicit nude and bed scenes, particularly those involving Sulli, which drew heightened scrutiny given her background as a former idol.
During the press screening for the movie, Sulli had openly spoken about the challenges she faced during filming, including the nude scenes.
“There were many difficult scenes, including nudity. It was a tough challenge, and I had many concerns.”
In contrast, Kim Soo Hyun commented on Sulli‘s appearance in the film.
“I’m grateful Sulli looked beautiful in the movie.”
Recently, on March 28th, Director Lee Jeong Seob alluded to the director switch in ‘Real‘ on social media, suggesting it might be resurfacing due to a certain actor.
“Someone mentioned the director switch in ‘Real’. It seems to be resurfacing because of that actor. Could it be the person involved?”
He further stated that he does not believe he is responsible for the film’s outcome.
“Now that the film is out, I can confidently say that not even 1% of the film’s outcome is my responsibility,”
He concluded his statement by acknowledging the difficult period.
“Thank you. It’s been a long, painful time.”
Kim Soo Hyun’s Recent Controversy and Legal Action
Kim Soo Hyun has recently faced allegations regarding a past relationship with the late Kim Sae Ron when she was reportedly underage. At his press conference on March 31st, he addressed these rumors tearfully, stating that he dated Kim Sae Ron after she reached adulthood. His legal team has also initiated a defamation lawsuit against Kim Sae Ron‘s family, seeking 12 billion KRW (approximately 8,176,618 USD) in damages.
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