Kim Soo-hyun and the Kim Sae-ron Controversy: A Series of Coincidences or Something More?

Coincidence or Conspiracy? The Questions Surrounding Kim Soo-hyun’s Involvement
Recent developments in the Kim Sae-ron case have raised eyebrows, with reports suggesting that Kim Soo-hyun and his agency Gold Medalist were actively tracking the late actress’s final months. Meanwhile, a close friend of Kim Sae-ron, who surfaced on Lee Jin-ho’s YouTube channel, denied any involvement in leaking a controversial recording.

This has fueled speculation that Kim Soo-hyun and Lee Jin-ho may be working together, a claim strongly pushed by the YouTube channel Garosero Institute. According to their claims, Kim Soo-hyun allegedly colluded with Lee Jin-ho to sabotage Kim Sae-ron’s attempts at returning to the entertainment industry.
Gold Medalist Responds with Legal Action
Gold Medalist has dismissed the accusations as “completely false and intolerable”, vowing strong legal action. Lee Jin-ho also denied receiving any instructions from Kim Soo-hyun, stating that his reports were based solely on independent investigations.
However, the timing of recent events has sparked intense debate. On March 19, an entertainment media outlet reported that Kim Soo-hyun’s side had been gathering information about Kim Sae-ron’s final days, persuading acquaintances to give interviews or speak at press conferences.

Coincidentally, on the same day, Lee Jin-ho released an explosive video featuring a leaked recording between management representative A, who had been helping with Kim Sae-ron’s comeback, and a woman presumed to be Kim Sae-ron. The recording contained claims that Kim Sae-ron had been in a serious relationship, had a pregnancy, and later underwent an abortion.
A Twisting Narrative: Who Controls the Information?
The release of these revelations dramatically shifted the conversation. Kim Soo-hyun’s side swiftly announced legal action against both Kim Sae-ron’s family and Garosero Institute, citing invasion of privacy and defamation, particularly concerning the unauthorized distribution of intimate photos. Lee Jin-ho also announced that he would sue Garosero Institute for spreading false claims about his involvement with Kim Soo-hyun.

But just as these lawsuits were being filed, Lee Jin-ho released another video, this time featuring a new recording between Kim Sae-ron’s close friend and A. This friend revealed that Kim Sae-ron had suffered abuse and threats from the boyfriend she met in the U.S.
Unanswered Questions and Growing Suspicions
This series of events has left many wondering:
- If Kim Soo-hyun’s side was gathering information on Kim Sae-ron’s final days, why did her friend appear on Lee Jin-ho’s channel instead of being linked to Gold Medalist?
- Did Kim Soo-hyun and Lee Jin-ho act independently, or is there more behind the timing of these revelations?
- Why is Kim Sae-ron’s private life being exposed, and is this an attempt to shift focus away from other allegations?

While some argue that these recordings are distracting from the real issue, others believe they highlight possible external pressures that may have contributed to Kim Sae-ron’s mental distress.
As the legal battle escalates and Kim Sae-ron’s family proceeds with a forensic investigation of her phone, the public awaits more answers in what is becoming one of the most controversial cases in the industry.