Unlike the first official statement that was hastily released, the second official statement is unusually cautious. It can‘t be helped since the hasty statement added fuel to the fire.

Previously, the YouTube channel ‘Garosero Research Institute’ (abbreviated as ‘Ga Seyeon’) claimed on the broadcast on the 10th that Kim Soo-hyun and the late Kim Sae-ron had dated for 6 years, and that Kim Soo-hyun and his agency Gold Medalist were responsible for Kim Sae-ron’s death. They also foreshadowed additional revelations by revealing the contents of a phone call with a person who claimed to be a member of Kim Sae-ron‘s bereaved family and some secured evidence.

In response, Kim Soo-hyun’s agency Gold Medalist hastily released an official statement. In fact, it was a complete refutation of ‘Ga Se-yeon’ claims.

On the night of the 10th, the gold medalist released an official statement, saying, “The claims made by ‘Ga Se-yeon’ regarding Kim Soo-hyun on her YouTube broadcast today are clearly false. ‘Ga Se-yeon’ claimed that our company and Kim Soo-hyun colluded with YouTuber Lee Jin-ho to harass the late Kim Sae-ron, and made many malicious claims against our company and Kim Soo-hyun, including claims that the late Kim Sae-ron dated Kim Soo-hyun since she was 15, claims that the agency handled the late Kim Sae-ron‘s drunk driving accident unfairly, and claims that our company’s manager was close with YouTuber Lee Jin-ho. However, these are all false facts that we cannot overlook,“ and stated, ”Our company plans to consider the strongest possible legal action against ‘Ga Se-yeon’ for spreading false facts.“

Meanwhile, ”Our company is heartbroken by the news of the death of the late actress Kim Sae-ron, who was once with our company, and we mourn the deceased. However, the spreading of false information by ‘Ga Se-yeon’ is a repeat of the so-called ‘cyber wrecker’ behavior that the deceased had so much difficulty with while alive, and it is simply damaging not only our company but also the deceased‘s reputation for its own benefit. Therefore, our company will respond sternly to this,“ he emphasized.

However, ‘Ga Se-yeon’ paid no attention and made additional revelations on the 11th. They also released photos that could raise suspicions about the relationship between Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron. They also released additional phone conversations with the bereaved family. It was the beginning of a breakdown. Regarding this, Gold Medalist told Donga.com on the 12th, ”There is no change to our previously conveyed official position.“ It was their position as if they had no understanding of the situation at all.

Then Dispatch, a media outlet specializing in tracking the private lives of celebrities, also stepped in. They released a report that supported ‘Ga Se-yeon’’s claims. Dispatch emphasized that the relationship between Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron (former lovers) was a well-known fact. They confirmed their relationship through various channels. In particular, a person close to Kim Soo Hyun told the media, “Kim Sae Ron’s age is an issue, so we absolutely cannot admit to their relationship.”

“Ga Se Yeon” also continued to make revelations. On the night of the 12th, Kim Soo Hyun drove Kim Soo Hyun and the gold medalist into a corner by revealing letters he sent to Kim Sae Ron during his military service, letters written on postcards he bought while on overseas schedules, and new photos of skinship. A family member also expressed his resentment toward Kim Soo Hyun in a different tone than the day before. He said that Kim Soo Hyun wanted to date Kim Sae Ron despite his parents’ opposition, and that he could not stop him.

Even in this situation, the attitude taken by Kim Soo Hyun and his agency was a “position teaser.” Gold Medalist announced on the 13th, ”We will reveal our position next week based on clear evidence in order to correct the facts and respond to groundless rumors. We apologize for tiring you out for so long. We ask for your understanding as we will refrain from continuing to report.“

Gold Medalist said, ”We will reveal our position next week based on clear evidence in order to correct the facts and respond to groundless rumors.“ It‘s strange. They made their first statement so hastily and denied everything, and now they are saying they will release their position based on clear evidence. Kim Soo Hyun and Gold Medalist should have released their statement based on clear evidence from the beginning. It’s not too late to take legal action when legal procedures are necessary. Nevertheless, they released their position hastily and are now asking for time. Does that mean they released their first statement without even completing their rebuttal evidence?

Everything requires a response order, method, and an eye to watch the situation. If the situation could have ended with a few people getting together late at night and hastily organizing and releasing a statement, it would not have happened in the first place. Nevertheless, the gold medalist only emphasized, “It’s not like that, so it’s not like that,” and threatened legal action. And in the end, there was no substance. It ended up just adding more revelations to revelations.

What kind of rebuttal will they have for their second statement? If they can’t refute it, they will add to the criticism for wasting time and provoke public anger. If they had clear rebuttals, they wouldn’t have bothered to release the first statement at that time. It would only show their haste and foolishness. The level of their agency has already been confirmed. And Kim Soo-hyun’s image can never completely return to its former glory.

What will their statement, which even includes an unprecedented teaser that no one has ever seen, contain? Attention is being paid to the positions of Kim Soo-hyun and the gold medalist, which will be revealed next week. And I hope that the positions contain some sincerity, whether it be an explanation, an excuse, a rebuttal, or an apology.

Hong Se-young, Donga.com reporter, projecthong@donga.com

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