- By Srishti Pandey
- Fri, 14 Mar 2025 03:45 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Kim Soo Hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, has released a statement addressing the recent rumours surrounding his past relationship with actress Kim Sae Ron. The statement refutes claims made by the controversial YouTube channel Garo Sero Institute and confirms that while the two did date, it was only after Kim Sae Ron became an adult.
The agency clarified that Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron were in a relationship between the summer of 2019 and the fall of 2020. They emphasized that any accusations suggesting he dated her while she was a minor are false. To back this up, Gold Medalist provided details about photos shared by Garo Sero Institute, explaining that the images were taken during their relationship — specifically in winter 2020 and Christmas Eve 2019 — when Kim Sae Ron was legally an adult. The agency also pointed out that metadata from the photos supports their timeline.
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Gold Medalist originally planned to release a detailed statement later, but they decided to address the matter urgently due to Kim Soo Hyun’s sudden psychological distress. The agency shared that the actor experienced severe emotional instability after the claims surfaced, with people even gathering outside their office with cameras, adding to his mental strain. They stated that his wellbeing became the priority, leading them to release this statement sooner than planned.
Gold Medalist further addressed a military letter Kim Soo Hyun had sent to Kim Sae Ron, stating it was a casual, friendly message sent to multiple close friends during his service. The phrase “I miss you” was described as a lighthearted expression, not a romantic one. The agency accused Garo Sero Institute of distorting facts and manipulating the narrative to make it seem like the two were dating years before they actually did.
The statement also condemned the invasion of Kim Soo Hyun’s privacy, emphasizing the emotional toll the false accusations have taken on him. They stressed that while public figures may face scrutiny, the spread of false claims and misinformation about his personal life — especially when it involves someone who has passed away — is deeply hurtful and unjust.
Gold Medalist acknowledged the criticism directed at Kim Soo Hyun but asked for understanding, urging people to separate truth from speculation. They highlighted that the informant behind Garo Sero Institute’s claims was not a verified family member of Kim Sae Ron, but rather an acquaintance of her mother.
The agency closed their statement by expressing pain over how the private lives of both Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron are being exploited and distorted. They called for an end to the harmful rumors and asked for respect for both the living and the deceased.