Kim Soo-hyun’s past behavior has come under renewed scrutiny as old videos and articles resurface amid his current controversy. Netizens have been revisiting past incidents, including one from 2014 in Thailand, where he allegedly inconvenienced event staff due to a last-minute request.
An insider previously described a top star, referred to as “A,” who was known for his diligent image but displayed eccentric tendencies. The source claimed that while A was extremely popular abroad, he would frequently contact local staff in the middle of the night during overseas promotions. Even when accompanied by his agency manager, he reportedly made direct calls at 2 or 3 AM to make personal requests.
“Top star A, despite having an image of being diligent, is known to subtly be quite ‘fourth-dimensional’ (eccentric). He is very popular overseas and, when he is abroad for overseas promotions, he frequently calls local guides and other staff members in the middle of the night. Even when accompanied by his agency manager, A calls directly at 2 or 3 AM to request things like, ‘I want to play badminton,’ and doesn’t hesitate to insist on having his demands met. An entertainment industry insider remarked, ‘I don’t understand why he keeps calling local staff late at night without telling his manager, causing inconvenience to others.’”
A specific incident from March 30, 2014, during a fan meeting in Bangkok, has been gaining attention. According to a source, Kim Soo-hyun unexpectedly demanded to play badminton at the event venue, despite the fact that the setup was already complete. The Thai organizers offered to arrange a nearby badminton court, but he refused, insisting that it was not private enough. As a result, the event staff had to dismantle the prepared seating and rearrange the space to accommodate his request. They quickly taped the floor to create a makeshift badminton court and borrowed a net from a nearby facility.
“I have a fact to report. On March 30, 2014, during a fan meeting at the Bangkok Paragon Dome concert hall, the chairs and event setup were already in place, but Kim Soo-hyun said he wanted to play badminton. The event organizer in Thailand offered to arrange a nearby badminton court, but Kim Soo-hyun insisted on playing badminton at the fan meeting venue, saying it was not private enough elsewhere. As a result, the prepared chairs and event items were all moved again, and the event staff hurriedly used tape to set up a badminton court. They rented a net from a nearby badminton court and installed it at the fan meeting venue. Kim Soo-hyun played badminton for about an hour and then left to prepare for the event. The event staff then had to remove the tape, take down the net, and reset the chairs and refreshments.”
The controversy surrounding this incident was not about playing badminton itself, but rather the lack of prior communication, which caused unnecessary trouble for the staff. At the time, this behavior was seen by many in Thailand as an abuse of power, with locals criticizing him for leveraging his celebrity status to make unreasonable demands. Though the story has long been known in Thailand, it has only recently gained attention in Korea.
Korean netizens have expressed outrage over Kim Soo-hyun’s actions, especially as his controversy with Kim Sae-ron continues to shock the public. The resurfacing of this 2014 incident has further fueled criticism of the actor’s attitude, with many believing this is not the first time he has made inconvenient demands of others.
Comments on theqoo:
- Back then, they probably held back because naming the event agency would have made it obvious. Seriously, abusing power overseas is the worst. He even rejected another venue just because it wasn’t “private” enough.
- He really lived as if the world was beneath his feet…
- Crazy bastard, the power trips just keep getting worse.
- Wow, that’s some serious power tripping. So obnoxious, he really went overboard.
- He’s a full-scale embarrassment to the nation.
As this past incident resurfaces, discussions about Kim Soo-hyun’s behavior and celebrity privilege have reignited. While some defend him, saying it was just a harmless request, others criticize his actions as a clear display of entitlement, adding to the growing concerns about his attitude and influence in the industry.
Sources: Kbizoom