The side of Kim Soo-hyun rebutted the position of the bereaved family of the late Choi Jin-ri (Sulli) regarding the film 'Real.'

The Goldmedalist group, which is the agency of Kim Soo-hyun and directed by Lee Sa-rang of 'Real,' explained on the 2nd, 'Regarding the filming of the bed scene: The late actress Choi Jin-ri was aware of the scene beforehand and participated in the shooting. Regarding the stand-in actor: There was a 'standing actor' who does not act but replaces the actor's movements in the filming preparation stage, rather than a substitute actor who performs instead.'

They further emphasized, 'We are attaching confirmation letters from assistant director Kim Jung-ok and scripter Lee Jun-hyun, who conducted the filming of all scenes, including the bed scene. The scenario and storyboard work, as well as filming, fall under the production team's domain, and I would like to emphasize that Kim Soo-hyun, who participated as an actor in the work, has no relation to this matter. We have never contacted the late Choi Jin-ri's mother. I do not even know her contact information.'

Previously, the late actress' older brother requested a statement from lead actor Kim Soo-hyun and director Lee Sa-rang of 'Real' about several points: ▲ The script did not specify a bed scene with Kim Soo-hyun; ▲ Although there was a substitute actor for the nude scene on set, it was claimed that they insisted on the bed scene and nude scene without using the stand-in; ▲ On the day of filming the bed scene and nude scene, while it was said that the stand-in was unable to attend due to illness, attendees testified that the stand-in was present.

The following is the full statement from Goldmedalist.

Hello, this is Goldmedalist. We provide an official position regarding the recent film 'Real.'

First, we wish for the repose of the late actress Choi Jin-ri.

The role of the female protagonist, Song Yoo-hwa, played by the late Choi Jin-ri, included a bed scene from the script, so 'an actress capable of exposure acting' was specified during casting. Just as essential job conditions are attached in regular job postings, the role of Song Yoo-hwa required exposure acting and thus should have been disclosed in advance. We believe discussing exposure acting after casting could impose pressure and coercion on the actor.

The script, which was conveyed to the late Choi Jin-ri and her agency at that time, also included a bed scene, and materials describing the character of Song Yoo-hwa contained guidelines on the level of exposure. Additionally, when drafting the participation contract, there was a separate clause regarding the scope of exposure. The late Choi Jin-ri and her agency at that time thoroughly reviewed all the details and made the decision to participate.

Nevertheless, knowing that a bed scene requires great courage from the actors, the production team had sufficient preparations in advance, and the late Choi Jin-ri was aware of the bed scene and approached the filming accordingly. Regarding the content raised by her older brother,

▲ Regarding the filming of the bed scene: The late actress Choi Jin-ri was aware of the scene beforehand and participated in the filming.

▲ Regarding the stand-in actor: There was a 'standing actor' who does not act but replaces the actor's movements in the filming preparation stage, rather than a substitute actor who performs instead.

In this regard, we are attaching confirmation letters from assistant director Kim Jung-ok and scripter Lee Jun-hyun, who conducted the filming of all scenes, including the bed scene. Secondly, the scenario and storyboard work, as well as filming, are within the domain of the production team, and I would like to mention that Kim Soo-hyun, who participated as an actor in the work, has no connection to these matters.

As confirmed by testimonies from the main staff of the work, the late Choi Jin-ri and her agency at that time were fully aware of the role of Song Yoo-hwa. Persuading an actor on set to force a bed scene and nude scene is something that should never happen in any project.

Finally, we have never contacted the late Choi Jin-ri's mother. I do not even know her contact information.

I understand that you may be curious about the authenticity of the words heard at the funeral. However, it is difficult to accept that you are bringing up events from over six years ago 'now' and posting things you didn't experience on social media as facts.

I hope you will stop hurting those who poured a lot of love and passion into the film 'Real' due to unfounded speculation.

Furthermore, statements that have not been verified are being recklessly produced, taking advantage of Mr. Kim Soo-hyun's current situation. We earnestly request that you refrain from making further speculative comments. Thank you.

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