Kim Soo Hyun’s agency has officially denied rumors that the actor ignored the late Kim Sae Ron’s financial struggles, clarifying that the debt issue was strictly between Kim Sae Ron and Gold Medalist.

On March 14, Gold Medalist released a strong statement responding to speculation that Kim Soo Hyun turned his back on Kim Sae Ron while she was struggling with debt.

"Reports suggesting that Kim Soo Hyun ignored Kim Sae Ron’s financial issues are completely false," the agency stated.

They directly refuted claims made by the controversial Garo Sero Institute, which suggested that Kim Soo Hyun’s silence led to Kim Sae Ron’s tragic passing.

"The rumors claim that Kim Soo Hyun ignored Kim Sae Ron’s plea for help while our agency pressured her to repay debts from her DUI accident. However, this is absolutely untrue."

According to Gold Medalist, Kim Sae Ron’s total penalty fees from her DUI incident amounted to 1.14 billion KRW.

The agency stepped in to negotiate and reduce the amount, lowering it to around 700 million KRW.

The agency also took care of her damaged car, handling its repair and sale, using the proceeds to cover part of the damages.

Despite their efforts, Kim Sae Ron continued to struggle financially, and in December 2023, Gold Medalist wrote off the remaining debt as a loss, officially closing the matter.

"After we wrote off her debt, we never demanded repayment from Kim Sae Ron again. It is completely unreasonable to link her passing to this issue."

Gold Medalist made it clear that Kim Soo Hyun was never personally involved in the debt issue.

"Kim Soo Hyun never loaned Kim Sae Ron money or pressured her to repay anything. The financial issue was strictly between Kim Sae Ron and Gold Medalist."

The agency also addressed rumors that Kim Sae Ron had reached out to Kim Soo Hyun for help, explaining that she initially contacted him for legal advice since she had no legal representation at the time.

Later, she hired her own attorney to negotiate the debt situation.

Kim Sae Ron was previously fined 20 million KRW for a DUI accident in May 2022, after crashing into a tree and a transformer before fleeing the scene.

Gold Medalist initially covered the damages but later sent her a legal notice regarding the remaining 700 million KRW debt.

Amid her financial struggles, reports claim Kim Sae Ron sought help from her former romantic partner, Kim Soo Hyun, but was left without support.

Following her tragic passing on February 16, 2024, speculation arose that Gold Medalist’s debt collection efforts played a role in her difficulties, leading to public scrutiny of both the agency and Kim Soo Hyun.

What are your thoughts on this ongoing controversy? Do you think Kim Soo Hyun should have done more?

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Kim Min Jae has officially completed his military service and is back!

On March 17, his agency, Nyam Nyam Entertainment, confirmed the news, saying, “Kim Min Jae has been discharged today after completing 18 months of military service.”

The actor enlisted in September 2023 and served in the military band as an active-duty soldier. He showed great dedication and even received recognition as an elite trainee during his five weeks of basic training. Now, after successfully fulfilling his duty, he has officially returned.

Kim Min Jae also shared a heartfelt message through his agency, saying, “I sincerely thank my fans who waited for me. I missed you all so much."

He added, "My time in the military was full of valuable experiences, and I learned a lot. Since you’ve been waiting, I’ll work even harder and repay your love with more activities.”

Since his debut in 2014, Kim Min Jae has captured hearts with his roles in popular dramas like Dr. Romantic, Do You Like Brahms?, Dali and Cocky Prince, and Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist.

Before enlisting, he wrapped up Dr. Romantic 3 as his final project, proving his dedication to acting and solidifying his reputation as a trusted actor.

His agency also hinted at exciting plans ahead, saying, “Kim Min Jae will not only return to dramas and films but also expand into variety shows. Please continue to support him as he makes his comeback with an even more mature presence.”

Fans are now eagerly waiting to see what’s next for Kim Min Jae!

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