The controversy surrounding Kim Soo Hyun has intensified following new allegations and leaked chat logs unveiled by Kim Se Ui, a member of the Garosero Institute YouTube channel. In a live broadcast on April 2, Kim Se Ui challenged Kim Soo Hyun’s previous denials and presented what he claims to be solid proof of a romantic relationship between the actor and fellow actress Kim Sae Ron.
This comes after both Kim Soo Hyun and his agency, GOLDMEDALIST, consistently denied any romantic involvement with Kim Sae Ron. However, Garosero’s latest revelations cast doubt on these statements, sparking further questions about the actor’s claims. Kim Se Ui criticized the responses issued by Kim Soo Hyun’s team, arguing that they failed to address key points and only fueled public skepticism.
During the broadcast, Kim Se Ui shared several screenshots of alleged KakaoTalk conversations between Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron. One particularly notable message from April 13, 2018, appeared to reveal Kim Sae Ron’s frustration with the actor’s lack of communication. In the message, she reportedly said, “Oppa, when you miss me and need me, you reach out with no problem, but when I need you, you’re always MIA. It bothers me that I can’t get in contact with you. If you don’t put in the effort, then I’m not seeing you anymore.”
Kim Se Ui emphasized that this message, showing frustration over Kim Soo Hyun’s behavior, suggested an emotional connection between the two that went beyond a professional relationship. He argued that such an exchange wasn’t typical of colleagues or acquaintances, implying that it was indicative of a romantic bond.
Adding to the drama, Kim Se Ui made a startling allegation that Kim Soo Hyun had been using multiple KakaoTalk accounts under different aliases to communicate secretly with Kim Sae Ron. According to him, the actor would regularly create new accounts, engage in conversation for a while, then delete the accounts to erase any trace of the chats, repeating the process. This claim was supported by a leaked screenshot showing Kim Soo Hyun’s name appearing as “unknown,” suggesting the actor took extra steps to conceal his communications.
Kim Se Ui also revealed further exchanges that seemed to indicate an ongoing, affectionate relationship between the two. In one message from April 13, 2018, Kim Soo Hyun allegedly greeted Kim Sae Ron warmly, calling her “Pretty Nero” and using a heart emoji, signaling a level of intimacy. Other conversations from 2018 show playful exchanges where Kim Sae Ron jokingly scolded Kim Soo Hyun for not responding quickly enough, indicating a comfortable rapport between them.
Toward the end of the broadcast, Kim Se Ui tackled one of the most contested points: the authenticity of the leaked messages. Kim Soo Hyun’s legal team had previously claimed that some of the messages were fabricated, particularly a message where Kim Sae Ron allegedly stated that she and Kim Soo Hyun were romantically involved from November 19, 2015, to July 7, 2021. To counter this, Kim Se Ui presented a comparison between the leaked screenshots and genuine conversations from Kim Sae Ron’s cousin’s phone, asserting that the evidence was genuine and not digitally altered.
Since the broadcast, reactions online have been mixed. While some social media users have criticized Kim Soo Hyun’s side for failing to provide a solid counterargument, others remain skeptical of Garosero’s claims, questioning the legitimacy of the leaked messages. This ongoing drama continues to stir debate, with both sides firmly entrenched in their positions.
