Speculation surrounding Kim Soo-hyun and an alleged cheating scandal has taken a darker turn following leaked recordings involving acquaintances of the late Kim Sae-ron and a forensic technician. As the controversy brews, the internet is reacting with concern over the real-name disclosures and the risk of secondary harm to uninvolved celebrities.
On the evening of March 26, the voice recordings, reportedly shared by Kim Sae-ron’s side through Garo Sero’s livestream, feature conversations between one of her acquaintances and a forensic expert. Kim Sae-ron’s acquaintance, referred to as Mr. A, claimed that the late actress harbored deep resentment toward Kim Soo-hyun, stating, “She said it was exhausting maintaining the position of queen or empress for six years of dating. He brought in so many concubines.” Mr. A also added that he had heard even more shocking things.
In response, the forensic technician mentioned the names of two female celebrities and asked, “Were they all concubines too?” to which Mr. A agreed. While the actual names in the clip were censored, internet users claim the context and follow-up allegations make it easy to “guess who they are talking about.” Despite names being redacted, related YouTube news videos and comment sections have already started spreading mosaic-blurred photos of a female celebrity, leading many to speculate and even drop her full name in the comments.
This has sparked outrage among the public. Netizens are condemning the spread of unverified accusations, especially since the woman mentioned is not even confirmed to be connected to the situation. As one comment reads, “This is clear defamation of someone who isn’t even involved.” Others have called it “a blatant disrespect to the deceased”, and questioned the motive behind the exposure, “Who is this even helping?” and “This is too easy to guess. It’s just reckless.” As online discussions heat up, many are urging for caution and responsibility, especially as some of these viral clips and forum posts already contain malicious comments and hate speech. The growing public sentiment calls for netizens to be more mindful in how they engage with content rooted in speculation, particularly when it involves someone who has passed and innocent third parties. With reckless disclosures multiplying, the spotlight is now on whether this wave of rumors will die down, or spiral further.
