{"id":140436,"date":"2025-04-06T09:51:48","date_gmt":"2025-04-06T16:51:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.musicmundial.com\/en\/?p=140436"},"modified":"2025-04-06T09:51:48","modified_gmt":"2025-04-06T16:51:48","slug":"kim-soo-hyun-and-kim-sae-ron-scandal-9-updates-this-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicmundial.com\/en\/kim-soo-hyun-and-kim-sae-ron-scandal-9-updates-this-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron scandal: 9 updates this week"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Kim Soo Hyun<\/strong> and <strong>Kim Sae Ron<\/strong> have dominated headlines over the past few days, sparking intense debate across the entertainment industry and on the Internet. From a tearful press conference and billion-won lawsuits to social media fallout and explosive new allegations, here\u2019s a rundown of every major moment:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\">\n        <blockquote hcb-fetch-image-from=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/pannchoa\/status\/1906630614834700440\" class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Kim Soohyun shed tears as he confesses to have only dated Kim Saeron for 1 year when she was already an adult. He claims to have lied about his relationship because he&#39;s always conflicted between the &quot;person&quot; Kim Soohyun and the &quot;star&quot; Kim Soohyun<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/YBa1nY49Fr\">https:\/\/t.co\/YBa1nY49Fr<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/q3ETPZm937\">pic.twitter.com\/q3ETPZm937<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; pannchoa (@pannchoa) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/pannchoa\/status\/1906630614834700440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">March 31, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n        <\/figure>\n        \n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>#1. Kim Soo Hyun\u2019s First Appearance &amp; Public Apology<\/strong><br \/>\nOn March 31 at 4:30 PM KST, Kim Soo Hyun held a press conference in a black formal suit. He admitted he had once been romantically involved with Kim Sae Ron, apologized for previously denying the relationship, and affirmed that none of this occurred when she was a minor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>#2. Admission of Relationship &amp; Clarification<\/strong><br \/>\nDespite initially refusing to comment on rumors, Kim Soo Hyun acknowledged that a selfie posted by Kim Sae Ron was legitimate evidence of their dating. However, he remained firm that their romance happened after she became an adult.<\/p>\n<p><strong>#3. Emotional Breakdown &amp; Public Reaction<\/strong><br \/>\nDuring the press conference, Kim Soo Hyun broke down in tears. While some sympathized, others accused him of acting, comparing the moment to his K-dramas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>#4. Legal Action Against Kim Sae Ron\u2019s Family &amp; Others<\/strong><br \/>\nKim Soo Hyun announced plans to sue for 12 billion KRW but filed official documents for 11 billion KRW instead. The lawsuit targets Kim Sae Ron\u2019s family, a self-proclaimed aunt, and members of the YouTube channel Garosero Institute.<\/p>\n<p><strong>#5. Rise of the \u2018Kim Soo Hyun Prevention Act<\/strong><br \/>\nA petition was filed with the National Assembly aiming to raise the statutory rape age from 16 to 19 and push harsher punishments. The petitioner argued that existing laws were letting celebrities \u201coff the hook\u201d for their behavior.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\">\n        <blockquote hcb-fetch-image-from=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/pannchoa\/status\/1905137361551339890\" class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&quot;Do I have to wait 1 year?&quot; &quot;What about 6 months?&quot; Kim Soohyun&#39;s texts alluding to sleeping with Kim Saeron when she was only 15 y&#39;o revealed at the press conference<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oh00CMdcmZ\">https:\/\/t.co\/oh00CMdcmZ<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4x52QvMFnr\">pic.twitter.com\/4x52QvMFnr<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; pannchoa (@pannchoa) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/pannchoa\/status\/1905137361551339890?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">March 27, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n        <\/figure>\n        \n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>#6. Financial Trouble at GOLDMEDALIST<\/strong><br \/>\nKim Soo Hyun\u2019s agency is reportedly bleeding funds amid the scandal. With endorsements refunded and events canceled, they are seemingly seeking external investment to stay afloat.<\/p>\n<p><strong>#7. More Garosero Allegations<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Garosero Institute released additional photos and alleged chat logs between Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron on April 2, allegedly showing they dated while she was a minor. Kim Soo Hyun\u2019s team quickly countered, asserting misinterpretation of the evidence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>#8. Social Media Fallout<\/strong><br \/>\nCelebrities following Kim Soo Hyun on Instagram faced backlash. Im Siwan and Ahn Bo Hyun unfollowed everyone on their accounts, potentially to avoid targeted accusations. Jung Hae In, who still followed Kim Soo Hyun, also came under online scrutiny.<\/p>\n<p><strong>#9. Tax Evasion Allegation<\/strong><br \/>\nA netizen lodged a complaint with the National Tax Service, claiming suspicious financial discrepancies tied to Kim Soo Hyun\u2019s reported profits. The NTS deemed it \u201cvalid,\u201d meaning an official investigation could be underway, adding another layer of drama to the scandal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron have dominated headlines over the past few days, sparking intense debate across the entertainment industry and on the Internet. From a tearful press conference and billion-won lawsuits to social media fallout and explosive new allegations, here\u2019s a rundown of every major moment: #1. 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