Actor Kim Soo Hyun is facing increasing scrutiny after YouTuber Kim Se Ui released new allegations linking him to the late actress Kim Sae Ron. A recently surfaced image allegedly places the two together on an overnight trip to Alpensia, a ski resort in Gangwon Province.
In a post on his YouTube channel, Garosero Research Institute, Kim Se Ui shared a screenshot from a video he claims shows Kim Sae Ron, then in 10th grade, preparing a chicken dish for Kim Soo Hyun at 11:20 p.m.
The YouTuber further alleged that Kim Soo Hyun later sang "Only You, My Love," an original soundtrack from his 2012 drama The Moon Embracing the Sun, to Kim Sae Ron at 1 a.m.
"Dear Soo Hyun, who 'does not admit' to a pedophile." What does that even mean?" Kim Se Ui wrote in his post.
"You know where this video is from, right? At the time, she was in 10th grade in high school.
You had dakdoritang, which she cooked for you at 11:20 p.m. And that night at 1 a.m., you sang her a song. 'Only You, My Love.' I do have to hand it to ya; you can sing.
This was from your K-Drama?"
"Dear Soo Hyun, who 'does not admit' to being a pedophile. What does that even mean?" Kim Se Ui wrote in his post. "You remember where this video is from, don't you? At the time, Kim Sae Ron was in 10th grade. She cooked you dakdoritang at 11:20 PM. And later that night, at 1 AM, you sang her a song. 'Only You, My Love.' I gotta give it to ya, you sure know how to sing. This was from your K-Drama, right?"
The post also contained hashtags such as #KimSaeRon, #KimSooHyun, #Ski, #Resort, and #Video, hinting at an alleged overnight stay at the resort.
Kim Soo Hyun has not yet responded to these latest allegations, but he is scheduled to hold an emergency press conference. The actor has reportedly retained legal representation from LKB & Partners, a prominent law firm in South Korea.
"I also heard that you'll be bringing LKB lawyers to the press conference tomorrow," Kim Se Ui added. "I'm going to keep my eyes on you and those lawyers and what kind of nonsense you'll be spewing. Depending on how that press conference goes tomorrow... I'm going to react the way you deserve."
The allegations have sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, with fans divided over Kim Soo Hyun's silence.
Some have called for transparency, while others question the validity of the accusations. Meanwhile, Kim Se Ui also accused ASTRO's Cha Eunwoo and his Fantagio manager of betraying Kim Sae Ron and tipping off Dispatch, further fueling the controversy.
