Kim Soo-hyun's Agency Refutes Allegations from Late Kim Sae-ron's Family and Ga Se-yeon

Kim Soo-hyun's agency, Gold Medalist, has strongly refuted claims made by the family of the late actress Kim Sae-ron and the YouTube channel Ga Se-yeon. They also addressed rumors involving actress Seo Ye-ji.

On the 18th, Gold Medalist released an official statement in response to a press conference held by Kim Sae-ron's family and Ga Se-yeon on the 17th.

Previously, Kim Sae-ron's lawyer claimed that the agency sent a formal notice to Kim Sae-ron, which was followed by a second notice after she texted Kim Soo-hyun for help. The lawyer alleged that the agency threatened legal action if Kim Sae-ron contacted Kim Soo-hyun or other actors and demanded debt repayment.

In response, Kim Soo-hyun's side stated, "We never demanded compensation from Kim Sae-ron for any damages related to her work. It is impossible to claim damages for posting photos on social media or contacting agency actors."

They further clarified that they never pressured Kim Sae-ron to repay any debts, stating, "We assessed that Kim Sae-ron was unable to repay her debts and wrote them off as of December 2023. This will be confirmed in the audit report on April 1, 2024." They added that neither Kim Sae-ron nor her family attempted to repay the debts.

Regarding the claim that they instructed Kim Sae-ron not to contact agency actors, they stated, "We never made such a request, and Kim Sae-ron continued to communicate freely with agency actors. Ga Se-yeon distorted the meaning of our actions."

The agency also denied threatening legal action over selfies posted on social media. They explained, "At the time, Kim Soo-hyun was starring in 'The Queen of Tears.' It was necessary to inform Kim Sae-ron that her actions could impact the drama's production team, cast, and related parties. We did not pressure her regarding damages."

Kim Soo-hyun's agency requested that Kim Sae-ron's family stop spreading false information. They stated, "The family claims we did not attend the funeral, but we visited for two days, met the family, and left a condolence wreath and money."

They continued, "The family leaked Kim Soo-hyun's private life, and Ga Se-yeon exaggerated it with sensational language. The family blames the media's coverage of Kim Sae-ron's private life for her passing. We question what they are doing to Kim Soo-hyun now."

The agency also addressed a photo on a fan's social media account, clarifying that the person in the photo was not Kim Soo-hyun. They urged Ga Se-yeon to stop using unrelated photos and posts to tarnish Kim Soo-hyun's reputation.

They also refuted rumors involving Seo Ye-ji. A former employee claimed that Seo Ye-ji was used as a scapegoat for issues involving Kim Soo-hyun and his cousin, the founder of Gold Medalist. The agency stated, "These claims are entirely false. Seo Ye-ji's former manager contacted us, shocked by the rumors. We urge an immediate stop to spreading false information based on anonymous tips."

Kim Se-ah, TenAsia Reporter haesmik@tenasia.co.kr