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Before rushing to conclusions, you should carefully read what I wrote above. What was presented publicly is not the entire body of evidence. The truth will ultimately be established by the criminal investigation authorities and the court, based on all evidence administered, verified, and cross-checked. Your perspective is built on gossip and speculation, but I will nevertheless explain why your assumptions collapse under scrutiny. In the end, we shall see who truly needs a therapist.
If, as you claim, the letters were addressed to the deceased, why was there only one sent to her, and one that contained nothing indicative of a romantic or intimate relationship? If he had already sent one, there would have been no reason not to send more. The fact remains: only a single letter exists, and its content contradicts the alleged intimacy. Moreover, there are other letters from that same period addressed to colleagues and acquaintances which have not been made public. Your entire reasoning is based on the supposition that “this ‘gf’ could be Saeron,” while the verdict will be based only on verifiable evidence.
And the idea that loving someone “so much” makes it impossible to later separate is simply childish. People do break up, sometimes because the other person chooses to end things or move on. That is real life, not the simplistic fairytale logic you’re applying.
Witnesses will testify under judicial procedure, where false testimony is punished by imprisonment. Their sworn statements will confirm his actual relationship during that period. That is how the truth will emerge, not through your speculative commentary.
This is precisely why courts require minimum objective evidence to sustain even presumptions. And here lies the problem: if the deceased’s family and Garosero truly possessed real evidence, why did they resort to falsifications, why did they misstate the age difference, and why did they alter the alleged timeline of events? Meanwhile, KSH’s position has remained consistent, and the existing expert-verified evidence supports his statement. Unlike rumors, such material cannot be fabricated, which explains why the other side avoids producing it.
So yes, the evidence makes sense. What doesn’t make sense is your attempt to pass idle gossip off as critical thinking. Perhaps next time, before prescribing therapy, you should consider a dose of reality yourself.

The evidence publicly presented by attorney Sang-rock Kho represents only part of what was filed in the official case record. By law, certain materials from an ongoing investigation cannot be disclosed unless they were already in the public domain. Since the letter shown by Gaseyon had already circulated, and since Kim Soo-hyun himself had previously shared that his letters to his girlfriend during that period were written in a different style, the attorney referred only to those already-revealed documents.
As attorney Kho clarified: “Please understand that disclosure of materials has been limited strictly to the scope necessary to clarify the legal issues at hand, so as not to invite unnecessary speculation or intrusive interest in irrelevant areas. The writings cited today were all submitted to the investigative authorities in their original form, without alteration of a single word.”
Therefore, the absence of additional letters in the public space does not mean they were never written; it only means that, for now, only the diary entries were deemed appropriate to disclose.
Attorney Kho also explained: “During his later enlistment at an isolated frontline unit, the actor adapted to the pressures of public attention by maintaining connections with fellow entertainers. He found comfort in that sense of kinship and occasionally wrote to acquaintances outside, sharing reflections on military life and affirming his determination to return as an actor. The single disclosed letter to the deceased was one such letter.”
At the end of the proceedings, all relevant evidence (whether documentary or testimonial) may, if desired, be disclosed to the public, subject of course to the actor’s personal privacy. In court, evidence is verified, authenticity is tested (even through judicial expertise, if needed), witnesses are heard, and only after this full process is a verdict delivered. That verdict can then be appealed by either party.
Even if this particular case is not yet resolved, every one of Kim Soo-hyun’s complaints will eventually receive a legal solution. And let us not forget that the deceased’s family made a single complaint, based on a fabricated recording, and there will be a solution in that case as well. The very attempt to undermine justice only proves that even those who spread hatred online know, deep down, where the truth really lies.
In the end, hatred reveals more about the one who spreads it than about its target. Someone once said: “What is inside people will eventually come out of them.” Looking at these messages, it is hard to disagree.

Quoting fragments out of context to spin a story might work online, but it has nothing to do with reality. Attorney Sang-rock Kho made it clear: only materials already public were disclosed, while the rest remain confidential in the official file. The absence of more letters in the media doesn’t mean they don’t exist, it only means they’re not for public display yet.
The breakup with his girlfriend happened earlier, and there’s no evidence he “left her for KSR.” That’s speculation, not fact. In court, evidence is verified, authenticity is checked, and witnesses can be heard. In the media, however, sensation sells and facts are trimmed to fit a headline.
So between legal evidence filed with investigators and gossip stitched together in comments—only one of them actually counts. Guess which.

You claim “there’s plenty of evidenceagainst Kim Soo-hyun”, but by law, he cannot be criminally liable for the alleged acts. This is completely false information.
First, there is not a single piece of genuine evidence against him. That is why neither the deceased’s family nor Garosero submitted this so-called evidence to the police for forensic verification.
Second, Kim Soo-hyun has used the legal right to file complaints against Garosero and the deceased’s family for defamation, for presenting false evidence. However, if he files such a complaint without proving that their so-called evidence is indeed false, he himself could be legally punished for slanderous denunciation.
Do not let hatred guide your statements. Analyze the facts and conduct proper research before spreading misinformation.

Seoul Central District Court Civil Division 68, on the 1st October (in a few hours), will announce the verdict on the case of Mr. Eun's request for the performance of the name transfer procedure against Garosero Research Institute... 2:00 PM, Room 562, East Building
https://www.pennmike.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=108431
The outcome of this case could significantly impact the future operations and leadership of Garosero Research Institute. Observers are keenly awaiting the court's decision, as it may influence the company's direction and its involvement in ongoing controversies.

Your suggestion about a delay/”drag of the case” is completely absurd. There is no criminal complaint against Kim Soo-hyun that could be delayed. On the contrary, every existing complaint has been filed by him, so any delay only harms him, not benefits him. Claiming otherwise not only shows a lack of understanding of the situation but also spreads dangerous misinformation. Before posting reckless statements that incite hatred, at least check the facts.

It is unacceptable to accuse someone when you already know that not a single piece of real evidence exists. Worse, the so-called “evidence” that was presented has been proven fabricated. Persisting in such false accusations is not only morally wrong but also constitutes a serious act of defamation.

In a new post today, attorney Sang-rock Kho clarified that the issue centers in Ga Se-yeon and Kim Se-ui’s deliberate manipulation. He stated that Gaseyeon distorted evidence by presenting photos from the deceased’s adult years (2019–2020) as if they were from her teenage years. Kho emphasized that these photos in fact prove the relationship began only after the deceased entered university, and that no evidence supports claims of a prior six-year relationship. He concluded that such a relationship never existed and urged the public not to be misled by baseless fabrications. Attorney Sang-rock Kho also presented the photos, which include exact timestamps showing when they were taken.
“Many misunderstandings remain regarding this matter. However, the central issue is the fabrication of evidence by Gaseyeon. Gaseyeon presented photos taken after the two parties began a relationship as adults, as if they were proof of a relationship during the deceased’s teenage years. This is not merely a distortion; it constitutes a serious act of manipulating evidence to mislead and provoke the public. In fact, all of the photos disclosed by Gaseyeon are from the deceased’s adult years—specifically, between December 2019 (the freshman year of college) and the following spring, when the two were in a relationship (see ‘Timeline of Actual Relationship’). Far from supporting Gaseyeon’s claims, these photos are objective evidence that the relationship began only after the deceased became an adult. There are more than a dozen photos concentrated during this actual period of dating. Yet, if Gaseyeon’s claim were true—that the relationship lasted six years starting from middle school—then how is it that not a single photo exists from those earlier years? Although Gaseyeon has claimed that “thousands of photos exist,” not a single additional piece of evidence has been presented to date. Nor will they ever be—because they simply do not exist. In conclusion, the actor never, even for a single day, had a romantic relationship with the deceased prior to her entering university as an adult. Therefore, no matter what kind of frame Gaseyeon attempts to impose without evidence, there is no reason to be swayed by it. What did not happen, simply did not happen.
Attorney Sang-rock Kho, Legal Representative for Actor Suhyun Kim”
https://www.youtube.com/@%EC%A7%84%EA%B2%A9%EC%9D%98%EA%B3%A0%EB%B3%80/posts

In a new post today, attorney Sang-rock Kho emphasized that the essence of this case does not concern actor Kim Soo-hyun’s private life, but rather Ga Se-yeon and Kim Se-ui, who incited the public through manipulation and lies. Attorney Sang-rock Kho also presented the photos, which include exact timestamps showing when they were taken.
“Many misunderstandings remain regarding this matter. However, the central issue is the fabrication of evidence by Gaseyeon. Gaseyeon presented photos taken after the two parties began a relationship as adults, as if they were proof of a relationship during the deceased’s teenage years. This is not merely a distortion; it constitutes a serious act of manipulating evidence to mislead and provoke the public. In fact, all of the photos disclosed by Gaseyeon are from the deceased’s adult years—specifically, between December 2019 (the freshman year of college) and the following spring, when the two were in a relationship (see ‘Timeline of Actual Relationship’). Far from supporting Gaseyeon’s claims, these photos are objective evidence that the relationship began only after the deceased became an adult. There are more than a dozen photos concentrated during this actual period of dating. Yet, if Gaseyeon’s claim were true—that the relationship lasted six years starting from middle school—then how is it that not a single photo exists from those earlier years? Although Gaseyeon has claimed that “thousands of photos exist,” not a single additional piece of evidence has been presented to date. Nor will they ever be—because they simply do not exist. In conclusion, the actor never, even for a single day, had a romantic relationship with the deceased prior to her entering university as an adult. Therefore, no matter what kind of frame Gaseyeon attempts to impose without evidence, there is no reason to be swayed by it. What did not happen, simply did not happen.
Attorney Sang-rock Kho, Legal Representative for Actor Suhyun Kim”
https://www.youtube.com/@%EC%A7%84%EA%B2%A9%EC%9D%98%EA%B3%A0%EB%B3%80/posts

Unlike what some may suggest, I actually know this building, and it is not some abandoned, broken-down structure. It is an ordinary office building that hosts the headquarters and work points of several companies across various fields. While it is true that only one floor belongs to the Gold Medalist agency, this in no way diminishes its activity. As everyone knows, the nature of such work involves extensive travel and online operations, things that can be managed from virtually anywhere. Anyone who truly wishes to verify this can do so, since the address is public, and even a simple look at Google Maps or Street View will clarify the matter.
What truly harms the artists represented by the agency, however, are the repeated and unfounded attacks in the media and online. These accusations, while lacking substance, have real consequences, not only for the agency but for the actors themselves. I have said it before: there is an ongoing and fierce competition between agencies, and this constant denigration is simply a tactic to eliminate rivals from the market.
If you examine the situation more carefully, you’ll notice that many actors eventually try to establish their own agencies. Why? On one hand, because their retirement often does not coincide with official retirement age, and they must build financial security for their later years. On the other hand, because too many agencies lack empathy for the people behind the celebrity—forgetting that actors are human beings, vulnerable and not always capable of being endlessly overworked.
Take, for example, actor Lee Soo-hyuk’s recent fan meeting in Hangzhou, China, where he endured twelve hours without air conditioning. The agency apologized and explained it as a mistake, hopefully just an isolated error, not a recurring practice. And this is far from the only case. Many actors face exhausting conditions on set due to tight filming schedules, with little regard for their well-being.
That is why, out of respect for actors and their work, I refuse to condemn them, or even their agencies, too hastily when mistakes occur, and certainly not when it comes to false rumors. In the end, it is always the actors who bear the greatest burden.
So I ask: what is truly the purpose of spreading negative messages about GM, knowing full well that this agency represents more than one actor? Where does this hostility come from, and what is the real goal behind it?

Seoul Central District Court Civil Division 68, on the 1st of next month, will announce the verdict on the case of Mr. Eun's
request for the performance of the name transfer procedure against Garosero Research Institute... 2:00 PM, Room 562, East Building
https://www.pennmike.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=108431
The outcome of this case could significantly impact the future operations and leadership of Garosero Research Institute. Observers are keenly awaiting the court's decision, as it may influence the company's direction and its involvement in ongoing controversies.
In related news, the controversy involving actor Kim Soo Hyun, Garosero Research Institute has been at the center of this issue, with allegations and legal actions intensifying. The court's upcoming verdict may have broader implications, potentially affecting the YouTube channel's future activities and its role in the ongoing defamation case.

For those who educate themselves exclusively from sensationalist media headlines, thus demonstrating an astonishing "level of intelligence", and who seem to feed on negative news with a personality steeped in schadenfreude, I have a very simple message: before posting derogatory remarks about Kim Soo-hyun or Gold Medalist, please make sure you understand the meaning of the terms you are using.
Allegations that Gold Medalist "embezzled" its actors’ earnings or operates through a "fake paper cutout ownership company" are not only legally baseless, but frankly, laughable. One could argue about underpayment of actors or contractual disputes, such matters are common in the entertainment industry, but to invoke the crime of embezzlement is a completely different matter. As for the supposed "fake ownership structure," the claim is so absurd it hardly deserves comment.
For clarity: embezzlement is defined under Articles 355–358 of the Korean Criminal Act. It involves, for example, a person who has custody of another’s property and unlawfully appropriates it, or a person who, while administering another’s business, gains unlawful pecuniary advantage in breach of duty, thereby causing financial loss. Unless such legal criteria are met, shouting "embezzlement" amounts to little more than empty noise.
If there truly were financial irregularities at Gold Medalist—whether embezzlement, tax evasion, or related crimes—there would already be a criminal investigation or conviction, as seen in other cases (such as that of Hwang Jung-eum). In fact, Gold Medalist has clearly stated that it is an unlisted company, and the rumors surrounding it are based on treating it as if it were a listed company, which makes no sense whatsoever. Comparing the accounting of an unlisted company to that of a listed company betrays a fundamental misunderstanding: they operate under entirely different frameworks. Listed entities follow K-IFRS (Korean International Financial Reporting Standards), whereas unlisted companies may follow K-GAAP (Korean Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). Listing is not a legal obligation unless certain statutory thresholds are met, and Gold Medalist does not meet them. Remaining unlisted is therefore a perfectly lawful choice, sometimes even a strategic one to avoid unnecessary external interference.
Of course, disputes between actors and management agencies are not unusual, and large companies in particular often face internal disagreements over business operations. But none of that equates to Gold Medalist engaging in illegality, and there is no official accusation or finding to suggest otherwise.
So, before rushing to celebrate supposed scandals, take a moment to document yourself properly. After all, the media thrives on the public’s ignorance, and you wouldn’t want to be their unpaid marketing tool, would you?

Most of those who post such messages do not even realize that they are being used or manipulated to serve the interests of others. It is likely that penalties for such comments will become harsher, and there may come a time when expressing oneself freely—even for a legitimate, real cause—will be restricted, as is already the case in some countries.
The global boom of Korean movies and dramas has aroused envy and sparked conflicts that may not work in Korea’s favor, and hate speech only accelerates the decline of authentic, high-quality Korean films and dramas.Does anyone truly understand the harsh reality of the authentic Korean film industry?
Minister Choi highlighted this at his first press conference since taking office, held at the Modu Arts Theater in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul:
"The reality I observed, heard, and felt while visiting various sites was so different from the glamorous image portrayed that I felt embarrassed and bewildered. The film industry ecosystem is collapsing to the point where filmmakers cannot make a living. Despite requests from foreign production companies for joint productions, the government has no budget to provide any support whatsoever. K-culture does not necessarily have to be 'Made in Korea'; it could also be 'Made with Korea,' yet there is no budget to support 'With Korea.'”
https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20250904089600005?section=entertainment/all
If we also consider that former President Donald Trump recently stated he would impose a 100% tariff on all films produced overseas that are then exported to the U.S., the Korean film industry faces a very real risk of collapse.
https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/us-impose-100-tariff-movies-made-outside-country-2025-09-29/

As I wrote a month ago, I expected a suspended sentence, which naturally comes with a probationary period. If people would stop judging and accusing others as though they were flawless, Hwang Jung Eum’s career could move forward. No one is perfect, and the mistake she made (without being an expert in financial matters) is a mistake anyone could have made. As an actress she is amazing.
What truly matters is learning, growing, and continuing to pursue one’s passion despite setbacks.

I understand your concerns, and I share them. However, if there were any illegal activity, an investigation would likely already be underway.
It is true that some agencies take advantage of actors or fail to represent them properly, as was the case with actor Lee Soo-hyuk’s recent fan meeting in Hangzhou, China.
GM has clearly stated that the percentage offered to actors is net of all related expenses. I understand this includes rent, team support, clothing, and other professional costs. GM can also handle the taxes owed by the actor, ensuring that the percentage received is truly clean and net.
In other agencies, while the percentage might appear higher, actors often bear significant additional expenses. I have seen cases where individuals expected higher earnings but ultimately earned less than before—but these were actors not associated with GM .
Of course, actors are free to consider other offers if they find an agency willing to cover the breach of contract with their current agency.
That said, tensions between local and larger agencies, including foreign or publicly listed companies, can sometimes spark rumors intended to discredit certain agencies. These situations can be risky for actors.

Since the very first posts on this page, I have emphasized that being an actor is far from easy, and the entertainment industry is not always the most rewarding. We only hear about some of the tragic stories, but behind the scenes there are countless other struggles and challenges. That is why, at the very least, we as the audience should offer support, kindness, and encouragement, because before anything else, actors are human beings, and our respect can make their journey a little brighter.

Speaking of Lee Chae-min, let us not forget that his recent breakthrough was possible largely thanks to Gold Medalist, which secured his role in Bon Appétit, Your Majesty. According to IZE, filming began on January 23, 2025. Just ten days earlier, on January 13, The Korea Times reported that Park had officially stepped down from the series, while Lee Chae-min was already being considered as his replacement. The drama premiered on tvN on August 23, 2025—only three days after his contract with Gold Medalist ended.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bon_App%C3%A9tit,_Your_Majesty
The precise reason for his agency change is, frankly, irrelevant. What matters is that Lee Chae-min rose to fame while under the management of Gold Medalist, combined with his undeniable talent and hard work. We can only hope his future career will continue to shine just as brightly.
Meanwhile, Gold Medalist remains far from idle. This year alone, nearly all of its actors have been involved in various projects, several of which have already been released. True, the company faced setbacks due to the controversies surrounding Kim Soo-hyun, but such turbulence is hardly unprecedented in the entertainment industry. In the end, Gold Medalist will recover its losses and move forward.
And really, while Gold Medalist is busy producing projects and managing successful actors, others somehow find endless free time to roam from site to site posting hateful messages. The difference speaks for itself.

As I wrote a month ago, I expected a suspended sentence, which naturally comes with a probationary period. If people would stop judging and accusing others as though they were flawless, Hwang Jung Eum’s career could move forward. No one is perfect, and the mistake she made (without being an expert in financial matters) is a mistake anyone could have made. As an actress she is amazing.
What truly matters is learning, growing, and continuing to pursue one’s passion despite setbacks.

To clarify: the case is not under reinvestigation, nor is it simply going back and forth between the police and the prosecution. A reinvestigation presupposes that the police have already reached an initial conclusion. In this situation, however, the police have not yet completed their investigation, and we still have no official findings since March, which is, in itself, highly questionable.

I have said it before, and I will say it again: his fans are truly admirable. Even after so much time has passed, they continue to support him unwaveringly. Some fans from abroad have even sent letters to the Ministry of Justice to highlight the delay in resolving the case. Such delays are not without consequence under the law, a delay in resolving a case can be formally complained about, and it may carry legal implications for the responsible authorities.