Actor Kim Soo-hyun's side directly rebutted the Garosero Research Institute (abbreviated as Gaseyeon), which held a 'press conference revealing serious crimes' related to the late Kim Sae-ron, claiming that the recorded audio file was 'a voice forged by AI,' while the wife of the person who submitted the transcript summoned actor Won Bin.
On the 7th, Gaseyeon held a press conference in a certain location in Gangnam, Seoul, and revealed new details related to the late Kim Sae-ron. Gaseyeon representative Kim Se-eui said, 'On Friday, January 10, in a coffee shop in New Jersey, a month before Kim Sae-ron's death, the informant disclosed the relationship between Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron.' He also revealed the transcript between Kim Sae-ron and the informant. Gaseyeon reportedly confirmed with the bereaved family that the voice in the transcript was indeed Kim Sae-ron's.
In the recorded audio, a woman presumed to be Kim Sae-ron stated, 'I truly trust you when I say this. Please keep this confidential. I dated Su-hyun oppa. You might think I’m crazy for not believing, but we dated from middle school until we broke up when we went to university. We dated first and broke up after going to university.'
She also mentioned, 'People associated with gold medalists are really scary and do anything, so you really need to keep this safe. It feels like I was used from middle school, and I know how I was treated by him since I was in middle school.' She added, 'I first slept with that jerk during winter vacation in my second year of middle school. Looking back, I think I was taken advantage of. Some people who know this have the same reaction. Everyone thinks I’m crazy, asking why I’m not left alone.'
Representative Kim Se-eui stated about the recorded transcript, 'A certain individual associated with a gold medalist offered 4 billion won. He said he would give 4 billion won if I handed over the recording. YouTuber Lee Jin-ho also offered 1 billion won for the same.' After refusing this, he claimed to have been attacked, which was shocking.
On the same day, the informant's wife spoke during a live broadcast. She said, 'Recently, my husband experienced a horrific event that changed everything for us,' adding, 'There were strange phone calls, threats, addresses of our home, untraceable facts, our daughter's name, and even the tenant's name. Everything changed the night my husband was attacked.'
The informant's wife stated, 'I received a call from the hospital, and when I saw the blood on my husband's clothes, I thought I was collapsing. When my husband lost consciousness, I checked his phone and found threatening messages and a recording of someone who had passed away. At first, I didn’t understand what it meant. I just thought I was helping someone. But after a few weeks, I realized that the recording we had was not just an ordinary recording.'
She continued, 'It was some evidence that people are trying to bury.' She said, 'I stand here to break the silence. This case is currently under active investigation in the United States, and we have submitted all messages, recordings, and evidence. Within the next few months, this case will reach a legal conclusion, and I will go to South Korea to clearly and publicly state the truth.'
As she spoke, the informant's wife mentioned the mother of the late Kim Sae-ron, saying, 'I cannot fully understand your pain, but as a fellow woman and mother, I feel a part of that pain. You don't have to fight alone. You are not alone. The silence left by your child should be remembered with strength.'
The informant's wife then mentioned actor Won Bin, saying, 'At first, I didn't know who he was. I didn't know he was famous in Korea, but I recognized him when I saw what he did. He quietly came. He showed respect. That humanity meant more than we could ever imagine. I sincerely thank him.' However, although the informant mentioned Won Bin, he did not specify what actions he took. This leaves a situation filled with curiosity regarding why Won Bin was mentioned in connection with this incident.
However, netizens are confused about the sudden mention of Won Bin. Previously, Won Bin had visited Kim Sae-ron's funeral, where he co-starred with her in the film "The Man from Nowhere," expressing condolences. However, it is unknown what connection he has to the informant.
Meanwhile, regarding the transcripts released by Gaseyeon, Kim Soo-hyun's side stated their official position, saying, 'We have identified that the recorded audio file was created through AI and other means.'
In particular, Kim Soo-hyun's side stated, '(The informant mentioned by Gaseyeon) demanded money from a gold medalist and sent part of the audio file recorded with the voice of the late actress Kim Sae-ron. The audio file is manipulated with the voice of Kim Sae-ron, and the gold medalist did not accept any of the informant's demands,' refuting the claims made by Gaseyeon regarding the transcript and the proposal of 4 billion won as entirely false.
The agency emphasized that the photo Gaseyeon claimed was 'an attack photo' was 'an utterly unacceptable false claim and logically indefensible,' adding, 'Moreover, the 'attack photo' released by Gaseyeon is a photo that can be immediately verified through an internet search, and both Gaseyeon and the transmitter of the audio file are claiming that an internet-downloaded photo is 'an attack photo.'
In response, the agency stated, 'This press conference by Gaseyeon is another manipulation aimed at committing cyber terrorism against actor Kim Soo-hyun, as Gaseyeon is cornered by false allegations of defamation, stalking, cybersex crimes, and evidence fabrication against actor Kim Soo-hyun.' They emphasized that this press conference is decisive evidence showing that the numerous claims made by Gaseyeon thus far are false and fabricated, stating they plan to file immediate lawsuits against Gaseyeon for violations of the Stalking Punishment Act and the Act on Promotion of Information and Communication Network Utilization and Information Protection (defamation).
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