Mixed Reactions to Kim Soo Hyun’s Response: “Heartless Statement” vs “Can’t Force Him to Mourn”
Actor Kim Soo Hyun is facing intense backlash after not attending the funeral of the late actress Kim Sae Ron — rumored to be his ex-girlfriend. While his agency Gold Medalist has been releasing legal rebuttals to online allegations, many netizens argue that Kim Soo Hyun’s failure to personally express sincere condolences only worsened public sentiment.
“A simple tribute or message would’ve been enough. Why respond like a lawyer?” – one user criticized on Theqoo
“He’s no longer dating her. You can’t force someone to attend a funeral,” – another replied in defense
The controversy escalated when YouTube channel Garosero claimed Kim Soo Hyun had been dating Kim Sae Ron since she was a minor. Initially, Gold Medalist denied the relationship altogether. However, they later admitted the two had dated from summer 2019 to fall 2020 — after she became an adult. This sudden reversal caused even more confusion and distrust.
Some felt disheartened by Kim Soo Hyun’s silence and his public appearance at G-Dragon’s listening party just days after Kim Sae Ron’s passing.
“No matter how busy you are, you can post a flower photo on Instagram. That’s the least you can do,” – one netizen commented
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However, others argued that blaming him entirely was unfair:
“The deceased cannot speak. We shouldn’t hold one side fully accountable without knowing the whole story.”
Criticism also extended to Gold Medalist, with many pointing to the agency’s repeated crisis management failures — from Kim Sae Ron to Seo Ye Ji and now Kim Soo Hyun.
“They always go legal first, never offering a proper apology,” – said another comment
Currently, Kim Soo Hyun is facing the biggest crisis of his 18-year career. His upcoming drama “Knock Off” has been postponed, his segment in the variety show “Good Day” has been cut, and his brand endorsements are reportedly being pulled. Meanwhile, Kim Sae Ron’s family continues to speak out, asking for her reputation to be restored.
Some believe it’s time for Kim Soo Hyun to step out from behind the agency’s statements, stating:
“Instead of hiding behind cold legal notices, he should sincerely reach out to the family. That’s what fans and the public want most right now.”
The demand for Kim Soo Hyun to break his silence is now stronger than ever, especially as Kim Sae Ron’s family has unveiled further evidence of the relationship between Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron since when the late actress was a minor via a press conference on March 27.
