Lawyer Blasts Kim Soo-hyun’s Press Conference: “Public Doesn’t Care About Your Struggles As A Star”
Actor Kim Soo-hyun’s recent press conference where he tearfully denied allegations of an underage relationship with the late Kim Sae-ron has been met with sharp criticism, especially from legal professionals. One such voice is Attorney Lee Don-ho, who reacted to the event in real time on his YouTube channel on March 31, calling the press appearance “a misstep” that sidestepped the real issues.
Lawyer Rips Into Kim Soo-hyun’s Tearful Defense
Kim Soo-hyun stated during the conference:
- He never dated Kim Sae-ron when she was a minor.
- He did not pressure her into paying 700 million KRW in damages, nor did he drive her to suicide.
- Their relationship occurred “five years ago” (around 2019, four years before “Queen of Tears” aired) and lasted “about a year.”
However, Kim Soo-hyun failed to provide immediate evidence supporting his timeline. Instead, he pivoted to discussing his struggles as a celebrity, “I became an actor and received undeserved love. I started with nothing, but now I have too much to lose.”
But Attorney Lee wasn’t buying it. Reacting live, he expressed immediate frustration, “That’s not what people care about. Stop. Don’t. This isn’t it. We don’t need your life story.” Lee shot back bluntly, “That’s your personal problem. The public doesn’t care about ‘human Kim Soo-hyun’s’ inner turmoil. Save your fears for late-night calls with friends.”
The lawyer accused Kim of deliberately evading the central concern, “What we want to know is: Did you date or flirt with underage Kim Sae-ron? Explain those KakaoTalk messages!”
Lee also called out Kim for failing to provide immediate evidence to support his timeline, “If Kim claims the KakaoTalk logs were fabricated, he should’ve shown proof. Instead, it was just, ‘Being a star is so hard.’”
“This Was Worse Than Doing Nothing”
Lee criticized Kim for avoiding specifics about the leaked chats, instead relying on emotional appeals. He noted Kim framed himself as the victim of “privacy violations,” lamenting, “He’s speaking from his own perspective, not the public’s.”
During the conference, Kim Soo-hyun quoted alleged public accusations, saying, “You groomed her as a minor. You pressured her with money. You’re a murderer.”
Lee immediately dismissed this rhetorical move, “That’s a straw man argument. Why speculate whether Kim Sae-ron felt pressured? The public can’t verify that. By painting himself as falsely accused, he’s dodging the real issue.”
He concluded his reaction with a scathing remark, “This press conference was worse than doing nothing, it lacked focus and gave the public nothing they actually wanted.”
As backlash builds and legal professionals weigh in, it remains to be seen whether Kim’s emotional appeal will help or hurt his case in the court of public opinion. Even legal experts, the public, and fans continue to debate the implications of the actor’s statements, one thing is clear: the pressure is mounting not just to perform emotionally, but to deliver verifiable facts. And in the court of public opinion, even a heartfelt tear isn’t always enough.