Former Agency Colleague Seo Ye-ji Paid Tribute to Kim Sae-ron, But What About Kim Soo-hyun?
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Seo Ye-ji attended Kim Sae-ron’s funeral, but what about Kim Soo-hyun?
On March 10, explosive claims surfaced regarding the past relationship between Kim Soo-hyun and the late Kim Sae-ron, bringing renewed focus to her tragic passing. In light of this, Seo Ye-ji’s past tribute to her former colleague is being reexamined. On February 17, Seo Ye-ji posted a photo of a chrysanthemum without any explanation, seemingly mourning Kim Sae-ron’s passing.
Seo Ye-ji and Kim Sae-ron were both signed under Gold Medalist. Kim Sae-ron joined the agency on January 1, 2020 and ended her contract on December 1, 2022. Seo Ye-ji was affiliated with the company from 2019 to 2023. Gold Medalist remains the current agency of Kim Soo-hyun.
Given this connection, Seo Ye-ji’s silent tribute through a single photo has sparked various speculations. At that time, Kim Soo-hyun, who was celebrating his birthday, shared a photo of gifts from fans with the caption, “Thank you.”
Amid this, there were allegations that despite their past relationship, Kim Soo-hyun did not attend Kim Sae-ron’s funeral, sparking harsh comments calling the actor “cold-hearted”. However, Kim Soo-hyun’s agency recently refuted these claims, insisting that Kim Soo-hyun met directly with the bereaved family, offered condolences, and provided funeral wreaths along with condolence money.
Are male celebrities held less accountable? Korean netizens demand stronger boycotts
Kim Soo-hyun’s recent controversy has reignited discussions among Korean netizens about gender disparities in the entertainment industry, particularly regarding how scandals affect male and female celebrities differently.
Many online users have pointed out that male stars often seem to recover from controversies far more easily than their female counterparts, leading to frustrations over the public’s seemingly passive response to their scandals.
A widely discussed post on TheQoo has challenged the assumption that male actors will always manage to return to their careers regardless of past controversies. The original poster argued that public indifference enables these celebrities to stage comebacks, suggesting that if people were more vocal and refused to support them, their returns wouldn’t be so effortless.
The post quickly gained traction, amassing over 80,000 views and sparking intense debate in the comments. Many agreed that problematic male celebrities maintain their careers due to the public’s complacency, while others stressed the necessity of more aggressive boycotts.
Some netizens argued that the industry’s continued support of these actors allows their past scandals to be overlooked, making it even more crucial for consumers to exercise their influence by refusing to watch or support controversial figures.
The debate has also sparked comparisons to how female celebrities have been treated in similar situations, with many arguing that women in the industry face far harsher consequences for their controversies than men.