The ongoing dispute involving Gold Medalist’s Kim Soo-hyun and the family of the late actress Kim Sae-ron continues to escalate. Recent days have seen accusations leveled by both the Garoseoro Research Institute and Kim Sae-ron’s family against the leading star of “Queen of Tears”and his management company.
Gold Medalist has actively engaged in addressing these claims. A significant update emerged on March 21, 2025, as reported by Nate News. According to insiders, the agency has made the decision to refrain from providing condolence payments to the family of Kim Sae-ron.
Why Did Gold Medalist Withdraw Condolence Payments?
The agency’s choice to cancel the condolence payment appears linked to the recent unveiling of a controversial photograph. This image reportedly showed a pant-less Kim Soo-hyun engaged in dishwashing at a location in Seoul Forest The Sharp, purportedly shared with the late actress’s family. The residence captured in this photograph is approximately a 25-minute walk from Kim Soo-hyun’s home. A source connected to Gold Medalist has stated:
“Gold Medalist had initiated talks with Kim Sae-ron’s family to address the situation, including discussing a potential condolence payment with considerations for gift tax. However, upon the release of the dishwashing photo, all discussions were immediately halted.”
The circulation of private images has prompted Gold Medalist to reassess its approach. On March 20, the agency filed a criminal complaint against both Kim Sae-ron’s family and the Garoseoro Research Institute along with an unidentified individual referred to as “the aunt.”
This complaint alleges breaches of the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Sexual Crimes, particularly pertaining to the distribution of unauthorized footage. The label has signaled its intention to pursue robust legal actions should the dissemination of such material persist.
As this controversy unfolds, the Garoseoro Research Institute and Kim Sae-ron’s family continue to release additional claims, alongside private conversations and other sensitive content that was shared between the former couple.
In the wake of these events, multiple marketing agencies and high-profile brands, including Prada, have elected to terminate their contracts with Kim Soo-hyun. Additionally, the actor was slated to appear on G-Dragon’s variety show, “Good Day,”but producers have since announced the postponement of this week’s episode. Viewers have called for the removal of Kim Soo-hyun’s segments from future broadcasts.
Moreover, Gold Medalist has begun targeting social media accounts responsible for spreading accusations and engaging in perceived defamation against the “Queen of Tears”actor.