Sunny Day

I'm posting it above because it's quite long.

Absolutely! When there’s too much noise, the smartest move is to just "close the windows". Suddenly, everything makes sense again and you can finally read normal messages!

I’ll try to make a list, but I need to remember which movies or dramas I’ve seen and possibly look for others with similar themes.

I find it amazing how many people are rallying around him.
“Kim Soo-hyun’s courageous gesture — appearing before the press and, as he said, refusing to apologize for something he never did — sent a rare and powerful message. A message that has resonated around the world and that we want to transform into a universal call for respect, truth and life.”
“To symbolize this global call for change, on July 8 in Milan, on Corso Matteotti, a large billboard will rise — not only as a tribute to an actor, but as a tangible symbol of a global stand: an ode to life and silence. Because in this act of silence, millions of voices unite to proclaim that respect and truth have no borders.”
https://www.iltempo.it/general/2025/06/18/news/ode-al-silenzio-messaggio-globale-giornalismo-predatorio-cyberbullismo-43039876/

Ode to Silence, a global message against predatory journalism and cyberbullying.

I’m planning to do a brief analysis of this type of so-called journalism

I don’t know how accurate this information is, but it seems he has returned to GM headquarters. It’s possible the police might start investigating the complaints filed against Gaseyon, KSR’s family, and others.

Even though I’ve written quite a bit, be patient and read it through. I enjoy doing a bit of research on real-life cases that could also serve as compelling movie topics.
There have been many wrongful convictions, some so tragic that the individuals died in prison (or executed) and were only declared innocent after their deaths. You can find many of these cases on Wikipedia, but there are also lesser-known ones discussed by organizations that actively fight to overturn such injustices.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_wrongful_convictions_in_the_United_States
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_miscarriage_of_justice_cases
1. Teng Xingshan, a butcher, was convicted (the court was told "Teng confessed his crime on his initiative and his confession conforms with scientific inspection and identification") and executed in 1989 for the murder of Shi Xiaorong, a waitress who had disappeared. Shi reappeared in Shandong in 1993 and said she had never met Teng. Teng was posthumously acquitted in 2006.
2. Nie Shubin was convicted after the police had obtained a confession from him with a week of "skillful interrogation, including psychological warfare" and executed in 1995 for the rape and murder of Kang Juhua, a woman in her thirties. In 2005, Wang Shujin admitted to the police that he had committed the murder and described murder scene details only known to the police.
3. Colin Campbell Ross. Twelve-year-old Nell Alma Tirtschke left home on an errand for her grandmother. Early the next morning, her body was found in Gun Alley. She had been raped and strangled. Colin Campbell Ross was convicted on the basis of several witnesses who testified that Ross confessed to them as well several strands of blonde hair on a blanket at Ross's house. In 1993, a former school teacher named Kevin Morgan began researching Ross's case. Morgan found a file in the Office of Public Prosecutions containing the original hair samples, which had been thought lost. In 1998, two independent scientific authorities—the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine and the forensics division of the Australian Federal Police—found that the two lots of hair did not come from the same person, thereby disproving with certainty the most damning piece of evidence presented at Ross's trial. Ross was pardoned on May 27, 2008, 86 years after his execution.
4. Glynn Simmons: Exonerated after 48 years in prison.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/feb/28/sentenced-to-die-innocent-man-spent-48-years-in-prison-for-murder-glynn-simmons#:~:text=In%20July%202023%2C%20he%20was,been%20jailed%20before%20being%20cleared.
5. Sandra Hemme: Her murder conviction was overturned after 43 years..
https://innocenceproject.org/news/missouri-circuit-court-overturns-sandra-hemmes-murder-conviction-after-43-years/#:~:text=Missouri%20Circuit%20Court%20Overturns%20Sandra,U.S.%2C%20proved%20her%20actual%20innocence.
6. Johnathan Barr was one of the Dixmoor 5 who was wrongfully convicted of a 1991 rape and murder. He was 14 years old at the time and ultimately spent over 18 years in prison before being exonerated.7.
https://innocenceproject.org/news/remembering-jonathan-barr-of-the-dixmoor-five/
7. Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, was a professional boxer, wrongly convicted of murder and spent 19 years in prison. His case was widely publicized, and his fight for freedom became the subject of a movie.
The Hurricane (1999 film)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubin_Carter#:~:text=Rubin%20%22Hurricane%22%20Carter%20(May,almost%2020%20years%20in%20prison.
Other movies based on true similar cases
"The Central Park Five" (a series about the wrongful conviction of five teenagers), "In the Name of the Father" (about a man wrongly convicted in an IRA bombing), and "Just Mercy" (based on the true story of a lawyer fighting for those wrongly accused).
Such accusations highlight the importance of the presumption of innocence and the careful analysis of evidence. The presumption of innocence is now a fundamental human right, recognized in documents like the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
However, while the justice system today places greater emphasis on these principles, the media continues to make accusations without respecting them and often disregards the need for evidence, without facing any accountability.

You’ve convinced me. I’ll look into it. And yes, thank goodness a lawyer like the one who advised Kim Sae Ron’s family isn’t involved. Can you imagine how that would’ve ended? Now that would’ve been a plot twist.

Two other dramas I recommend:
Mask
https://kisskh.at/13388-mask
Let me introduce her
https://kisskh.at/29241-about-her
The last one, despite the rating, I thought it was great. You can't predict what's coming next.

Honestly, I think KSR has always been a victim. I don’t know how many people truly understand the long hours spent on set, the endless repetition of the same scenes, and the emotional effort required to step into a character’s shoes, only to find it difficult to step out again.
Lee Dong Wook went through a period of depression and self-doubt. He felt frustrated and as though he was failing, questioning his own acting abilities and even considering stepping away from the profession altogether. This led him to stay at home for months, struggling with negative thoughts and feeling deeply stressed about his performances.
https://news.sbs.co.kr/news/endPage.do?news_id=N1006579649#:~:text=I%20felt%20like%20someone%20had,and%20stressed%20out%20about%20that.%22&text=Then%2C%20Lee%20Dong%20Wook%20shared,felt%20much%20more%20at%20ease.%22
Hateful comments only add to the anxiety, and for some actors, it becomes overwhelming, causing them to give up.
“I was unhappy with my acting in the series… The drama was getting hate online, and all of that negativity seemed to be aimed at me. I began to think I was to blame and felt bad about it.” – Lee Dong Wook
https://www.koreaboo.com/stories/actor-lee-dong-wook-almost-retired-hate-k-drama-life-gong-yoo/
Looking back, we see KSR acting in films from a very young age. If adult actors can experience depression, what about a child? I believe special care is essential. That’s one of the reasons why there are now restrictions on how long children can stay on set. Still, if a scene doesn’t turn out perfectly, the solution may not be to work long hours in a single day, but rather to extend the number of days spent filming.
This is why I respect every actor, including Kim Soo Hyun.

Thank you. This topic seems interesting. I'll check it out and select from the real cases of this kind, a few that seem more interesting to me. I'll also check if there have been films made about such cases.

Is it something similar to The Innocent Man
https://kisskh.at/4295-the-innocent-man
or Secret?
https://kisskh.at/7761-secret

Are you saying it's about a person who was wrongly convicted?

This is an article from 2020, but it makes it very clear that there is a trend of suicide among celebrities. But, as it says:
“I can’t explain why so many South Korean entertainers have taken their own lives. We can’t pretend to know each motivation, whether it be money problems, relationships, family issues, declining popularity, online abuse, or any number of other factors. Attempting to explain each death would just encourage the trolls.”
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/jan/04/i-have-reported-on-30-korean-celebrity-suicides-the-blame-game-never-changes

By the way, do you have any his movie or drama recommendations? Something with action or suspense?

The media campaign to discredit and smear Kim Soo Hyun is astonishing. The same topic has been recycled in headlines for over a week now. When I read titles like "Kim Soo Hyun Lost His Apartment," "Unable to Pay," or "Faces 7.3 Billion Won Lawsuit," I feel compelled to repeat: these bombastic headlines have little to no connection with legal reality.
Being sued because one party in a contract claims damages does not automatically imply those damages are justified or will be granted. In this case, the contractual termination was unilateral, not because Kim Soo Hyun failed to fulfill his obligations or performed them defectively, but because of a series of public accusations which, to this day, remain unproven.
Although I’ve said it before, it bears repeating: if the damages claim is accepted before the resolution of the criminal complaint filed by Kim Soo Hyun against Garosero, KSR's family, and others, Kim Soo Hyun has full legal grounds to turn against Garosero et co. and recover any damages or amounts he may have been compelled to pay due to this situation, assuming, of course, that the criminal proceedings rule in his favor.
Spoiler alert: Kim Soo Hyun’s legal team has formally requested a digital forensic investigation by the National Forensic Service into all the evidence submitted against him. The results of these expert reports could justify the suspension of all lawsuits filed against him until the complaint against Garosero, KSR’s family, the so-called aunt, and various other characters is fully resolved.
Ironically, a precautionary seizure of Kim Soo Hyun’s assets may work in his favor. Not only can it justify the suspension of the civil compensation proceedings, but it also serves as evidence of the damage he has suffered, strengthening his own case for claiming compensation from Garosero & Co.
Let’s now clarify two legal concepts that have been misrepresented in the media: precautionary seizure and enforceable title.
a) The establishment of a precautionary measure or the mere filing of a damages lawsuit does not mean someone has “lost” their property, such as, in this case, an apartment. It doesn’t even mean the alleged creditor has prevailed in court. To prevail, they must first win the compensation/damages case.
So, what is a precautionary measure, and why is it used?
A precautionary seizure is a legal step taken to freeze movable or immovable assets in the debtor’s (or even a third party’s) possession. It aims to ensure that, should the creditor later obtain an enforceable title, the assets are available to satisfy the debt.
At the moment the seizure is applied, no enforceable title exists, only a presumed claim.
b) An enforceable title is a legally issued document (typically a court decision) based on which the creditor can initiate forced execution to compel the debtor to fulfill his obligation.
In Kim Soo Hyun’s case, any compensation that might hypothetically arise from the contract would still require an enforceable title—a court decision establishing whether compensation is owed, and if so, how much (unless clearly specified in the contract itself).
In summary: Based on the forensic results, Kim Soo Hyun has the legal option to suspend the ongoing damages lawsuits—or to allow them to proceed, knowing that any attempted forced execution can later be suspended. The latter may even be preferable: if the courts eventually rule in favor of Kim Soo Hyun in the criminal complaint filed against Garosero et comp., and he has, in the meantime, been forced to pay damages, but the forced execution was suspended, his creditors will have the right to recover those amounts from Garosero, KSR’s family, the so-called aunt, and the rest of the ensemble.
Enjoy the party. Just don’t forget who sent the invitations. I’m sure the bill ends up at the right table.

I wrote a little below about my impression of the protection provided to Garosero and the level of corruption in certain police stations and posted links to corruption cases, so I won't repeat myself.
I would like to answer the last question, though.
I usually weigh pros and cons from various sources to form a general opinion. News from domestic sources is my starting point. After that, I seek out sources from outside the country that can be independently verified, preferably those that do not simply reproduce domestic narratives, but present facts based on their own sources.
I cannot point to a single source as definitive. Official statements matter, but they must not be taken ad litteram.
The media often engages in opinion manipulation, which is why it is essential not to limit oneself to articles that align with one’s own preconceived ideas or objectives.
Never overlook the fact that one of the core subjects studied in journalism faculties is precisely the techniques of manipulating public opinion. If you wish not to be manipulated, you must analyze, as I have described.
One more point: in the mass media, facts are frequently exaggerated or presented only in part, so as to arouse the curiosity of the public. The type of message conveyed is tailored to the target audience, usually after surveys have been conducted to assess preferences. Sadly, the whole truth is rarely, if ever, found in the media.
It can only be extracted after a thorough analysis of all sources and, even then, some elements will remain obscured, known only to the individuals or institutions involved. Involuntarily, I find myself comparing the media to parliament: the more diverse and conflicting the voices, the faster the veritas begins to surface.
Take, for example, the case of Kim Soo Hyun. The media echoed the story launched by Garosero, perpetuating it because they saw it resonated with the public. By analyzing KSH's popularity metrics, it became clear to all that this was not a topic to be dismissed. The more inflammatory the content, the more eagerly it was consumed.
Even if such practices are ethically questionable, who really cares, as long as there are no concrete legal consequences in South Korea for those who collect and disseminate this type of so-called "news"?
There’s a telling sequence in the film My Love from the Star, in which an actress is falsely accused of having caused another actress’s suicide. At one point, someone remarks: Who cares whether she’s guilty or not? The audience needs a scapegoat.

Yes, don't bother reading such messages or replying to them.
Because here she comes again, self-declared goddess of the page, descending from her imaginary throne to enlighten the mere mortals she so openly despises. She screams (virtually, of course) about misogyny while gleefully trying to humiliate other women, contradicting herself with every sentence she types.
She doesn’t stand for any cause. Not for KSR’s cause, not for women's rights, not even for a single coherent opinion about…anything. No, her purpose is far more grandiose, a personal stage for her delusions of superiority. She mocks others for “falling into her trap,” and congratulates herself as if trolling strangers online is some form of divine achievement.
It’s not strength she shows, it’s the echo of someone who’s deeply lonely, wildly insecure, and desperate to matter. Her words aren’t sharp; they’re hollow. Her so called "victories" exist only in her head, where sarcasm replaces substance, and bullying is mistaken for brilliance.
There’s no debate to be had, no insight to gain. She feeds off attention (any attention!) mistaking disgust for relevance. Let her spiral in her fantasy of control while we continue the conversation in reality, with clarity, respect, and purpose.
From now on, she’s not part of the dialogue. She’s background noise, fading, irrelevant, and ultimately powerless.
Let her preach in her imaginary kingdom, speak for herself, or with other trolls, thinking she's a winner. By the way, what's the prize?
Let that echo in its empty empire.

If Kim Soo Hyun wins, I believe it could mark a turning point in how S. Korea treats its celebrities. The media lynching and the relentless pressure of public opinion, pushing those people to the edge of the abyss, must stop. There have been far too many cases that ended tragically, too many who succumbed to the pressure, too many heartbreaking stories.
Regarding some of the messages on this site, I wanted to add another comment, but... instead, I’ll leave a link to a song, one that I associate with the (movie) Land of Happiness.
Korea, where is that land for you?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7k5dGmp99kM&ab_channel=Carents
https://kisskh.at/684133-country-of-happiness

Here's the song😉:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETxmCCsMoD0&t=47s&ab_channel=AbbaVEVO
and korean version
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmDFwzAx8Cc&ab_channel=KBS%EC%A0%84%EC%A3%BC

Of course, there’s always a strategy and constant monitoring for any wrong move by the opposing side. But I believe there’s an entire story behind all of this.