Kim Ji-won Accidentally Involved in the Growing Controversy Between Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron

Controversy Erupts Following Garo Sero Research Institute’s Livestream

On March 11, the YouTube channel Garo Sero Research Institute released a striking 90-minute livestream that unleashed serious allegations against Kim Soo-hyun. The content sparked intense discussions across both national and international online platforms, largely due to the sensational nature of the claims made during the broadcast. Among the various shocking revelations were intimate messages and photos purportedly involving Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron, amplifying the existing controversies surrounding them. Intriguingly, the conversation took a sudden twist when Kim Ji-won was unexpectedly mentioned.

Dating Rumors and Public Reactions

During the livestream, the hosts revisited an older article that hinted at Kim Soo-hyun’s past romantic connections with three notable women: Kim Ji-won, Kim Sae-ron, and Lim Na-young, the former member of the girl groups IOI and PRISTIN. The conversation even touched upon Seo Ye-ji, Kim Soo-hyun’s co-star from “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay.” However, interest in the rumors surrounding Seo Ye-ji dwindled after her involvement in a manipulation scandal undermined her public image.

What particularly piqued interest was the inconsistency in Kim Soo-hyun’s responses to these dating speculations. He promptly denied relationships with Kim Sae-ron and Lim Na-young, but surprisingly refrained from addressing the rumors concerning Kim Ji-won, with whom he shared screen time in the successful drama “Queen of Tears.” This silence has led many netizens to speculate that this absence of denial was strategic, potentially enabling the dating rumors with Kim Ji-won to circulate and, presumably, bolster his public image during that period, given her considerable influence in the media.

Family Reactions and Overall Impact

Compounding the situation, Kim Sae-ron’s aunt recently broke her silence, asserting that the dating rumors linking Kim Soo-hyun to Kim Ji-won had profoundly affected Kim Sae-ron emotionally. Notably, this period of speculation coincided with the airing of “Queen of Tears.”

“Honestly, we didn’t pay attention to those things (referring to Kim Ji-won and Kim Soo-hyun’s dating rumors) or even watch TV because all we wanted was to protect our daughter. At that time, I wasn’t thinking about anything else – my only focus was on her. But in the end, she still got hurt, and she truly couldn’t say anything about it.”

Community Backlash and Ongoing Discussions

The livestream rapidly generated a wave of backlash—not targeted at Kim Soo-hyun, but in defense of Kim Ji-won, who found herself unexpectedly embroiled in the scandal. Considering that “Queen of Tears” aired years after Kim Sae-ron’s alleged breakup, some observers questioned whether these rumors genuinely influenced her emotional state during that time.

In the previous year, Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won captivated audiences across Asia with their compelling performances in “Queen of Tears.” Their palpable chemistry contributed to persistent dating rumors, which neither party openly addressed. Even after the series concluded, interest in their potential relationship remained strong, further fueled by Kim Soo-hyun’s recent remarks about Kim Ji-won during an awards show. As these developments unfolded, public sentiment shifted, with many expressing frustration towards Kim Soo-hyun, perceiving him as the architect of this messy entanglement involving both actresses.

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