On March 27, a voice recording was leaked that claimed Kim Soo Hyun had been in a relationship with late star Kim Sae Ron since she was underage and had cheated on her multiple times during their relationship.
The audio, released by one of Kim Sae Ron's closest friends, who was referred to only as "Friend B," was allegedly recorded during a confrontation with YouTuber Lee Jin Ho on March 25.
The audio, reportedly filmed from inside the pocket of Friend B's hoodie, detailed Kim Soo Hyun's alleged cheating and the emotional toll it took on Jeong, who died earlier this year.
"Three days" Friend B, who said they attended Kim Sae Ron's funeral for three days, said the relationship was tumultuous and harmful.
"I don't know Kim Soo Hyun personally," Friend B said in the recording. "But the fact is that she was a minor when the two dated."
When the digital forensics specialist, Lee Yo Min, asked if their relationship started before she was 19, Friend B replied, "Yes, really."
The recording further alleged that Kim Soo Hyun had been unfaithful multiple times throughout their six-year relationship. Friend B stated that despite the infidelity, Kim Sae Ron remained with him because of his promise to marry her.
"She said it was such a struggle keeping her place for six years," Friend B said. "As the queen, per se... because he kept bringing in concubines."
Lee Yo Min, acknowledging Friend B's knowledge of the situation, mentioned two other individuals, whose names were redacted, and referred to them as the "concubines" involved with Kim Soo Hyun.
Friend B also placed significant blame on Kim Soo Hyun for the actress's struggles, suggesting that he bore the greatest responsibility for her emotional distress. "If we could split the reason behind Sae Ron's death out of 100, Kim Soo Hyun carries 70 of the burden," Friend B stated. "Lee Jin Ho, you are 25. The New York Man is only 5."
Toward the end of the recording, Kim Se Ui from the channel Garosero Research Institute was heard interrupting the conversation, bringing the discussion to an abrupt halt. The audio was later released as part of Kim Se Ui's latest video covering the ongoing fallout surrounding Kim Soo Hyun.
Neither Kim Soo Hyun nor his agency, Gold Medalist, has publicly addressed the allegations at this time. The claims have sparked widespread debate, with fans and the entertainment industry closely watching for further developments.
