On March 13, 2025, the ongoing dating rumors surrounding acclaimed actor Kim Soo-hyun and the late actress Kim Sae-ron took an unexpected twist. Recent allegations from an individual claiming to be a former employee of Gold Medalist Entertainment have surfaced, suggesting that actress Seo Yea-ji was intentionally portrayed as a bully to divert public attention from the agency’s internal controversies.
The assertions originated from a user identified as @KimSeol24356 who shared their insights in the comments section of a YouTube video. This individual claimed they were once affiliated with Gold Medalist, an agency co-founded by Kim Soo-hyun and his cousin in 2019. The comments were translated and disseminated on X by @LepheloHam.
Previously, Gold Medalist has represented notable figures, including Seo Yea-ji and the late Kim Sae-ron, both of whom have faced their share of scrutiny.
According to statements made by @KimSeol24356, it’s alleged that the agency orchestrated a damaging smear campaign against Seo Yea-ji to obscure other pressing issues within its ranks. The whistleblower remarked:
“Hello, everyone. I wish to remain anonymous. Four years ago, I worked at GOLD MEDALIST but was fired after leaking important information about actress Seo Yea-ji to Dispatch and OSN reporters. However, the reporters I contacted did not use any of the information I provided because Lee Sa-rang instructed them not to, claiming it would damage the management’s reputation.”
As per the revelations, it is believed that initial rumors targeting Seo Yea-ji were meticulously crafted and disseminated under the direction of Lee Sa-rang, the agency’s co-founder and Kim Soo-hyun’s cousin. The whistleblower further stated:
“What I want to say is that actor Kim Soo-hyun and his cousin Lee Sa-rang had a lot of issues, and actress Seo Ye-ji was used as a shield. Some of the negative claims about her actually came from within the management. GOLD MEDALIST deliberately provided false information about Seo Ye-ji to Dispatch in order to cover up their own wrongdoings. They even paid people to spread lies about her.”
Seo Yea-ji Responds Amid Controversy Involving Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron
The resurfacing of allegations regarding Seo Yea-ji has reignited discussions about past accusations of bullying and misconduct from 2021. Following significant public backlash, Seo Yea-ji stepped back from her role in the drama Island.
On March 12, 2025, the whistleblower’s revelations hinted that these prior accusations might have been part of a calculated plan by the agency to protect other interests. However, these claims remain unverified at this time.
In the midst of this unfolding narrative, Seo Yea-ji has distanced herself from Kim Soo-hyun and Gold Medalist. In a statement to her fans on March 13, 2025, she expressed dissatisfaction with being dragged into the ongoing controversy, declaring her non-affiliation with the agency after her contract ended in 2023:
“I wish people would… please… stop. I am in no way affiliated with him and his cousin. I don’t even know why I have to explain myself… but I’m just extra frustrated tonight… Good night, yeyes.”
Currently, Kim Soo-hyun finds himself at the center of controversy, amplified by allegations regarding his past romantic involvement with the late Kim Sae-ron. The YouTube channel Garosero Research Institute (@Hoverlab) claims that the pair had a six-year relationship that began when Kim Sae-ron was just 15, while Kim Soo-hyun was 27. The channel reportedly secured confirmation of these claims from Kim Sae-ron’s family.
It is important to note that Kim Sae-ron tragically passed away on February 16, 2025, coinciding with Kim Soo-hyun’s birthday. While no direct linkage between the two events has been confirmed, recent allegations have drawn intense public scrutiny toward this connection.
At the time of her death, Kim Sae-ron was 24 and had been dealing with the aftermath of a financial crisis following a DUI incident in 2022.
On March 11, 2025, SBS News reported that Gold Medalist categorically denied the allegations surrounding its artist, Kim Soo-hyun, issuing an official statement that rejected the claims made by Garosero about any romantic involvement with Kim Sae-ron.
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