Kim Soo Hyun‘s agency, Gold Medalist, has issued a firm denial of allegations made by the late Kim Sae Ron‘s family regarding coercion and threats. The agency also addressed and refuted rumors linking them to the spread of false information about actress Seo Ye Ji.
Agency Responds to Allegations Raised in Press Conference
On March 17th, Kim Sae Ron’s family, in conjunction with Garosero Research Institute (HoverLab), held a press conference claiming Gold Medalist had pressured Kim Sae Ron for debt repayment and threatened legal action over her social media posts and interactions with other agency actors. The family’s legal representative asserted that after Gold Medalist sent an initial notice, Kim Sae Ron sought help from Kim Soo Hyun, who allegedly did not respond directly.Instead, the agency reportedly sent a second notice demanding repayment within a specific timeframe and warning of legal action related to her social media activity and contact with other agency talent.
Gold Medalist’s Official Statement
Gold Medalist responded with a comprehensive statement, categorically denying the accusations:
- “Gold Medalist never demanded compensation for damages from Kim Sae Ron for any reason.”
- “The agency never requested compensation from Kim Sae Ron for damages related to projects. It is impossible to demand compensation simply for posting photos on social media or contacting agency actors.”
No Coercion Regarding Debt Repayment
The agency clarified the debt situation, stating they did not force Kim Sae Ron to repay any outstanding amounts.
- “Kim Sae Ron experienced difficulties in continuing her career, and the agency determined that she could no longer repay the debt. Therefore, in December 2023, the agency processed the debt as a loss.”
- “The debt write-off was reflected in the company’s audit report on April 1, 2024, confirming that the debt was officially settled as of December 31, 2023.”
Gold Medalist explained that the second notice was merely a legal procedural guide, intended to facilitate discussions about repayment terms and schedules.
Contact With Agency Actors Was Not Prohibited
The agency also denied claims that they restricted Kim Sae Ron’s communication with other agency actors.
- “The second notice only instructed Kim Sae Ron to discuss the debt issue with the agency’s legal representatives rather than unrelated parties.”
- “Kim Sae Ron was not restricted from contacting other actors, and in fact, she freely communicated with agency actors.”
Denies Connection to YouTuber Lee Jin Ho
Gold Medalist addressed accusations linking them to YouTuber Lee Jin Ho.
- “Gold Medalist has no relationship with Lee Jin Ho.”
- “The ‘former manager of Kim Sae Ron’ mentioned by Garosero Research Institute is not affiliated with Gold Medalist but was an employee of another company that worked with Kim Sae Ron.”
Refutes Rumors About Seo Ye Ji
The agency vehemently denied allegations that they spread rumors about Seo Ye Ji.
- “The claim that Gold Medalist spread false information about Seo Ye Ji is completely false.”
- “The manager who previously handled Seo Ye Ji, who has since left the company, contacted the agency after hearing the rumors and expressed disbelief.”
- “We request that the spread of false information based on anonymous tips be stopped immediately.”
False Claims and Defamation Attempts
Gold Medalist accused Kim Sae Ron’s family and Garosero Research Institute of making false claims during the press conference.
- “The agency attended Kim Sae Ron’s funeral and paid condolences. The person in the photo posted on Kim Sae Ron’s fan account is not Kim Soo Hyun.”
- “Attempts to damage Kim Soo Hyun’s reputation based on unrelated photos and online posts should cease immediately.”
Summary of Gold Medalist’s Official Stance
- No Compensation Claims: No demands for compensation were made regarding social media or actor contact.
- No Coercion Over Debt: The debt was cleared, and the notice was procedural.
- No Ban on Contact: Kim Sae Ron could freely contact other actors.
- No Connection to Lee Jin Ho: The “former manager” was from another company.
- No Rumors About Seo Ye Ji: Allegations are baseless.
- False Claims by Kim Sae Ron’s Family: Funeral attendance confirmed and photo claims refuted.
Gold Medalist concluded by urging the cessation of false information and defamatory statements, emphasizing their adherence to lawful conduct and expressing concern over reputational damage.
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