Actor Kim Soo-hyun's side has drawn swords in response to the claims made against him by "Garo-sero Research Institute" (hereafter referred to as Gaseyeon). Recently, a YouTuber associated with Garo-sero Research Institute has been embroiled in controversy not only concerning Kim Soo-hyun but also the death of the late Kim Sae-ron, which has put them in a precarious situation.
This afternoon, on the 10th, actor Kim Soo-hyun's agency, Goldmedalist, stated, "The claims made by Garo-sero Research Institute regarding actor Kim Soo-hyun on their YouTube broadcast are blatantly false," announcing a legal response. This is in reaction to Garo-sero Research Institute's unilateral claim that actor Kim Soo-hyun colluded with a YouTuber to bully the late Kim Sae-ron. They particularly drew swords over the absurd and malicious claim that Kim Sae-ron, who was a minor at 15, was in a relationship with Kim Soo-hyun.
Above all, regarding the claim that the agency's manager has a connection with the YouTuber, they noted, "All of this is an absolutely intolerable falsehood," implying a strong legal response to all of these issues. The YouTuber in question had previously exposed through a video that Kim Sae-ron had a drinking party with acquaintances during a period of self-restraint following a drunk driving controversy. They even pointed out that Kim Sae-ron, when working a part-time job at a cafe due to financial difficulties, was engaging in a 'show-off behavior'.
As a result, public sentiment towards Kim Sae-ron became cold, and unable to withstand the weight of negative comments, Kim Sae-ron tragically took her own life on the 16th of last month. Following this, the YouTuber posted a video titled "I will reveal my stance on the late Kim Sae-ron" three days after the death, stating, "There are claims that I bullied the deceased while she was alive, but it’s absurd. I have sufficient materials to refute this." They asserted that all videos about Kim Sae-ron they posted over the past three years were vetted and uploaded through acquaintances and agency officials. Moreover, they argued that accusations from Gaseyeon and other YouTubers claiming that they bullied Kim Sae-ron by posting videos were a 'malicious frame' and showed uncomfortable emotions.
Despite his explanations, netizens expressed skepticism, stating, "I can't believe it," while actor Kim Soo-hyun has hinted at legal action against Gaseyeon, putting the YouTuber in a precarious situation as well. The YouTuber had previously created a video regarding an incident that surfaced after Kim Sae-ron posted and then deleted a selfie taken with actor Kim Soo-hyun, which sparked dating rumors. The YouTuber's video has since been removed.
In response, netizens are voicing strong opinions, saying, "I hope they catch all cyber bullies this time," and "Following Gaseyeon, this YouTuber should also face legal judgment."
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