Gold Medalist breaks silence on Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron controversy

Kim Soo Hyun’s agency denies dating Kim Sae Ron as a minor, refuting claims while her mother prepares to speak out.

Kim Soo Hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, has issued an official statement refuting allegations that the actor dated Kim Sae Ron while she was a minor.

The statement, released earlier than scheduled, clarifies that their relationship occurred between mid-2019 and late 2020—after Kim Sae Ron had become a legal adult. The agency also denied claims that Kim Soo Hyun pressured Kim Sae Ron to repay debts, asserting that her outstanding dues were written off in December 2023.

The controversy began after HoverLab and Garosero Research Institute alleged that Kim Soo Hyun had been in an inappropriate relationship with Kim Sae Ron since she was 15. Gold Medalist countered these claims with photo metadata and product release dates, proving that the images in question were from 2019 and later. They also criticized the whistleblower’s credibility, stating that the individual is not a direct family member but an acquaintance of Kim Sae Ron’s mother.

Meanwhile, reports indicate that Kim Sae Ron’s mother, despite suffering from facial paralysis due to stress, is preparing to speak out. She believes Gold Medalist’s statement distorts the truth and has expressed strong indignation over their stance.

With public scrutiny intensifying, the agency has announced legal action against Garosero Research Institute for spreading misinformation. The case continues to unfold as the entertainment industry and fans closely follow developments.