
On March 18, Kim Soo Hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, officially denied the allegations made by the late Kim Sae Ron’s family regarding alleged threats and coercion. The agency also refuted claims that they had spread false rumors about actress Seo Ye Ji.
Agency Responds to Allegations Raised in Press Conference
On March 17, Kim Sae Ron’s family held a press conference alongside Garosero Research Institute (HoverLab) and claimed that Gold Medalist had pressured Kim Sae Ron to repay a debt and threatened legal action over social media posts and contact with other agency actors.
The family’s lawyer claimed that after Gold Medalist sent the first notice of certification, Kim Sae Ron sent a message to Kim Soo Hyun asking for help, but Kim Soo Hyun did not respond directly. Instead, the agency allegedly sent a second notice demanding repayment within a set period and warning of legal action over social media posts and contact with the agency’s actors.
Gold Medalist’s Official Statement
Gold Medalist firmly denied these allegations, stating:
No Coercion Regarding Debt Repayment
The agency clarified that they had not forced Kim Sae Ron to repay any debt.
Contact With Agency Actors Was Not Prohibited
Gold Medalist also denied that they prohibited Kim Sae Ron from contacting other agency actors.
Denies Connection to YouTuber Lee Jin Ho
The agency also addressed claims about YouTuber Lee Jin Ho:
Refutes Rumors About Seo Ye Ji
Gold Medalist also denied allegations that they had spread rumors about Seo Ye Ji:
False Claims and Defamation Attempts
Gold Medalist accused Kim Sae Ron’s family and Garosero Research Institute of making false claims during the press conference:
Summary of Gold Medalist’s Official Stance
1. No Compensation Claims: Gold Medalist never demanded compensation from Kim Sae Ron for any reason, including social media posts or contact with agency actors.
2. No Coercion Over Debt: The debt was written off in December 2023, and the second notice was merely a procedural explanation.
3. No Ban on Contact: Kim Sae Ron was not prohibited from contacting other actors.
4. No Connection to YouTuber Lee Jin Ho: The ‘former manager’ mentioned by Garosero Research Institute was not affiliated with Gold Medalist.
5. No Rumors About Seo Ye Ji: Allegations of spreading false rumors about Seo Ye Ji are baseless.
6. False Claims by Kim Sae Ron’s Family: The agency attended Kim Sae Ron’s funeral and refuted false claims regarding photos and social media posts.
Gold Medalist concluded their statement by urging Kim Sae Ron’s family and Garosero Research Institute to stop spreading false information and defamatory statements. The agency emphasized that they had never pressured Kim Sae Ron or acted unlawfully and expressed concern over the reputational damage caused by the ongoing allegations.
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