Kim Soo-hyun Faces Psychological Distress Amidst Rumors and Allegations

Kim Soo-hyun has admitted to dating the late Kim Sae-ron and is reportedly experiencing severe psychological distress.

On the 14th, Kim Soo-hyun's agency, Gold Medalist, stated, "Early this morning, Kim Soo-hyun showed signs of severe psychological instability. We have taken measures to ensure he can rest and recover." The agency further explained that Kim has been in turmoil following reports from Gaseyeon, which suggested he was responsible for the sudden death of Kim Sae-ron.

The agency also highlighted ongoing psychological pressure, stating, "On the night of the 12th, after Gaseyeon's broadcast, a vehicle with people holding cameras was stationed across from our company entrance and in the parking lot until dawn. On the 13th, around lunchtime, people with cameras were seen loitering around the building, continuing to exert psychological pressure on Kim Soo-hyun."

Kim Soo-hyun's side acknowledged the relationship with Kim Sae-ron but clarified, "It was not during her minor years." They stated, "Kim Soo-hyun dated Kim Sae-ron from the summer of 2019 to the fall of 2020, after she became an adult. The claim that he dated her while she was a minor is false." They also refuted claims regarding a letter sent during his military service and allegations of ignoring Kim Sae-ron's financial issues, explaining the background of a 700 million won debt notice.

On the 14th, Kim Sae-ron's mother, Ms. A, released a statement. She said, "Our goal is to restore the honor of a child who was destroyed in an instant by numerous false articles. We also want to lay the groundwork for legally punishing these malicious YouTubers and cyber bullies."

She continued, "Sae-ron never lied to the media. She did not indulge in gambling, nor did she pretend to work part-time jobs falsely. She was not a child who only enjoyed nightlife with friends. She did not cause dating rumors with manipulated photos."

Ms. A emphasized, "Now that Sae-ron is no longer with us, there are outrageous false articles claiming she was the breadwinner of the family, that her family squandered her earnings, and other baseless stories. All these false articles have targeted my young daughter, who just turned 20, with sharp arrows of malicious comments and personal attacks."

She added, "Sae-ron endured this alone for three years, unable to sleep, facing collective ostracism from the public due to false articles triggered by Lee Jin-ho."

Previously, Kim Sae-ron's family claimed, "Kim Sae-ron dated Kim Soo-hyun from the age of 15 for six years," and released photos of the couple. On the 12th, they shared a photo of Kim Soo-hyun kissing Kim Sae-ron, along with letters and selfies from his military service, causing a stir.

Choi Ji-ye, TenAsia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr