Kim Soo-hyun’s Agency Changes Position After Kim Sae-ron’s Photo Leak, Shows Openness to Negotiation

Debt Controversy Involving Kim Sae-ron and Gold Medalist Agency

Documents recently uncovered by Hankyung on March 18, 2024, reveal significant developments regarding actress Kim Sae-ron and her debt obligations to the agency Gold Medalist. The initial certified letter, dated March 15, demanded repayment of a substantial debt incurred on November 22, 2022, totaling 686.4 million won. The letter emphasizes that Kim, under her legal name change, must address this financial obligation by December 31, 2023.

Despite the deadline having passed, the agency has reported that the debt remains unpaid, urging immediate action to settle the fiscal responsibility. Failure to comply could result in civil and criminal consequences, as emphasized in the communication from Gold Medalist.

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Attempts for Rescheduling Payment

In response to the ongoing situation, Kim Sae-ron made several attempts to contact Kim Soo-hyun and the agency’s staff to discuss extending the repayment period. Despite her efforts—including numerous calls and messages expressing her inability to repay—she received no feedback. In a desperate measure, she shared a personal photo with Kim Soo-hyun on social media on March 24, 2024, but deleted it merely three minutes later in hopes of drawing attention from the agency.

Agency’s Response to Increased Tension

Following these developments, Gold Medalist issued a second certified letter on March 25, 2024. This letter clarified their initial stance was taken to prevent potential charges of breach of trust against the company’s executives due to the overdue debt. The agency expressed a willingness to discuss new repayment terms while also requesting that Kim Sae-ron refrain from contacting their actors or staff regarding this issue.

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Gold Medalist noted Kim Soo-hyun’s involvement in the drama “Queen Of Tears”and warned that any disruptions caused by Kim Sae-ron’s actions could adversely affect the production team, actors, and others involved in the project, potentially resulting in severe legal challenges.

Legal Perspectives and Family Reactions

Legal representation for Kim Sae-ron, Attorney Boo Ji-seok, criticized the agency’s approach. He argued that while they cited the necessity to avoid legal repercussions, the letter amounted to an ultimatum for repayment. He further suggested that requests to maintain distance from the agency’s actors and threats of legal action were questionable tactics used by Gold Medalist. Post-issuance of the second certified letter, there has allegedly been no contact from Kim Soo-hyun.

In light of the situation, Kim Sae-ron’s family has hinted at the possibility of legal actions against Kim Soo-hyun, as they respond to the intensifying allegations and circumstances surrounding the debt issue.

Background and Allegations

Amidst this financial conflict, the YouTube channel Garo Sero Institute has reported a longstanding relationship between Kim Sae-ron and Kim Soo-hyun, claiming it began in November 2015 when she was 15 years old. The reports suggest that the debt may also stem from Kim Sae-ron’s legal troubles related to a drunk driving incident.

Gold Medalist, however, has refuted these narratives, asserting that any relationship between the two actors only commenced in the summer of 2019, after Kim Sae-ron reached adulthood, and concluded by fall 2020. They maintain that the debt matter is strictly between the agency and Kim Sae-ron, denying any claims of personal loans or demands for repayment from Kim Soo-hyun.

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