On March 31, the YouTube channel Garo Sero Institute escalated its accusations against Kim Soo-hyun by posting a new message and photo on its community board. The post claimed, “You remember what this ‘video’ is about, right? That night at 11:20 PM, when Kim Sae-ron, then a second-year high school student, cooked spicy braised chicken. And the song you sang to her at 1 AM, ‘The One and Only You.’ You actually sang it quite well. Wasn’t that the theme song from ‘The Moon Embracing the Sun’?”
The channel criticized Kim for having already inflicted “enough harm” on Kim Sae-ron, urging him to make a sincere public apology before “ending up in an even worse hell.” Garo Sero also warned, “Depending on what you try to pull tomorrow, we will respond accordingly.”
A photo of Kim Soo-hyun eating was attached, which they claimed showed him enjoying a meal made by Sae-ron during her high school years.
Meanwhile, on March 30, Kim Soo-hyun’s agency Gold Medalist announced, “We sincerely apologize for the recent events and the concern they have caused. That’s why we’ve arranged an opportunity to meet with the press and speak directly.” The agency confirmed that the press conference would take place on March 31 at a location in Mapo-gu, Seoul.
They added, “Kim Soo-hyun and his legal representative from law firm LKB & Partners will present his position. Please note that there will be no Q&A session beyond the statement.”
Kim Soo-hyun is facing severe backlash amid conflicting claims about his past relationship with the late Kim Sae-ron. While her family alleges the relationship began when she was a minor, his agency insists it started in 2019 after she became an adult. The controversy has led to major brand cancellations, edits to his TV appearances, and an indefinite delay of his upcoming Disney+ drama “Knock Off.”
As Kim Soo-hyun prepares to address the public in a highly anticipated press conference, all eyes are on how he will respond to the mounting allegations and emotional backlash surrounding his relationship with the late Kim Sae-ron. With Garo Sero Institute continuing to release controversial content and public sentiment sharply divided, the coming days may prove pivotal in shaping the future of the actor’s career and reputation.
