Gold Medalist Addresses Controversy Over Sulli’s Role in “Real”
Gold Medalist, the agency representing Kim Soo-hyun, recently released an important statement regarding the bed scene involving the late actress Sulli (Choi Jin-ri) in the 2017 film, “Real.”This clarification comes in light of renewed scrutiny following tragic events, including Sulli’s passing on October 14, 2019.
The resurgence of this controversy was sparked by Sulli’s family, who raised questions concerning her involvement in the film’s intimate scenes. These questions have been amplified due to ongoing controversies surrounding fellow actor Kim Soo-hyun and actress Kim Sae-ron. A report from South Korean media outlet Star News on April 2, 2025, indicated that Gold Medalist sought to dispel any misconceptions by confirming Sulli’s complete awareness of the bed scene prior to filming.
“Regarding the filming of Sulli’s bed scene, the actor was fully aware of the scene in advance and went into filming,”the agency stated per Star News.
Agency Clarifies Production Circumstances
Gold Medalist reaffirmed that both Sulli and her management had been informed of the scene requirements, including the extent of nudity involved, and had given their consent. Notably, a contract clause regarding nudity was included to ensure transparency.
In their official statement, Gold Medalist noted:
“We would like to share our official statement regarding the movie Real… The character Song Yoohwa, played by the late Choi Jinri, had bed scenes written into the script from the beginning… when casting for the role, it was clearly stated that an actress comfortable with such scenes was required.”
According to the agency, the casting process made it clear that the role necessitated exposure scenes, and details were meticulously outlined during auditions.
“The script provided to the late Choi Jinri and her agency at the time included bed scenes… When signing the contract, a separate clause specifying the extent of exposure was also included. The late Choi Jinri and her agency carefully reviewed all details before agreeing to take on the role,”they added.
Response to Additional Allegations
The agency responded categorically to claims suggesting that Sulli was pressured into filming the intimate scene despite the existence of a body double. They clarified that no stunt double was utilized for the bed scene, according to reports from Star News.
Gold Medalist also addressed rumors regarding attempts to contact Sulli’s family, specifically her mother, stating they lacked her contact information. They remarked:
“We understand that people may have been curious about the truth of things they heard at the funeral. However, bringing up events from over six years ago now and posting them on social media as if they were personally experienced facts, even when they are not true, is difficult to accept.”
Ongoing Impact of the Controversy
These statements come at a time when Sulli’s family is questioning the circumstances surrounding her decision to participate in the film and why a body double was allegedly not used. Her brother raised concerns about Kim Soo-hyun’s influence over Sulli, hinting at potential inconsistencies in the accounts given regarding the filming process.
Moreover, her family has claimed that Sulli experienced significant emotional distress following her participation in “Real,”leading her to seek psychiatric treatment and ultimately decide against further acting roles. This revived controversy shines a spotlight on the production’s practices and raises significant questions about the industry standards concerning actor consent and well-being.
Gold Medalist concluded their statement by urging an end to the spread of unsubstantiated rumors that only serve to harm those associated with the film’s production.
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