MidnightMarathoner

Yep, and let’s be real—these women have been in the industry for way too long for anyone to suddenly turn on them if they chose to speak out against him. Their careers wouldn’t be at risk, so I’m not buying the excuse that *patriarchy* or *misogyny* is what’s holding them back. That explanation feels more like a convenient deflection than an actual reason.

Yep. I think it comes down to how people have been conditioned by the famous phrase "separate art from the artist." But honestly, I doubt the original intent was to excuse criminals even after their crimes were exposed. It probably meant that actors and artists should be allowed to express opinions—especially political ones—without it affecting their ability to create art. That was fine until people twisted it into a justification for supporting problematic individuals as long as they were 'talented.'

Looks also play a huge role in this. Let’s be real—if the same scandals involved someone society deems 'unattractive', they wouldn’t get nearly as much blind support. And speaking of misplaced devotion, remember how people were losing their minds over Soo-Won shipping rumors—only for everything to come crashing down when KSH himself shut it down by saying to treat characters as just that? 😂

Yep. We really need IU, her representatives, Sulli’s brother, and the casting director to clarify how Sulli ended up with the role if it was initially offered to IU. Also, if I’m not mistaken, IU had a cameo in the movie, so it’s hard to believe she wasn’t aware of what was being filmed—especially since her close friend and former colleague was involved. (Saying this because of IU's status in the industry, plus the fact that the role was initially offered to her.)

No idea. Tbf I get what you are saying. Leave talking to KSH, she could have asked her friend to pass on the role.

Exactly what I said when Im Siwan unfollowed everyone except his agency’s account. It’s most likely just a way to save face and dodge any questions about where he stands. A calculated move to stay out of the mess without making it *too* obvious.

Absolutely agree with you. It’s honestly disgusting to see his male friends still standing by him. KSH’s fans have been flooding Jung Hae In with *thank you* messages, and Im Siwan unfollowing *everyone*? Sure, you could argue he did it to avoid getting dragged into controversy, but I’m more inclined to believe it was his way of telling KSH, "See? I didn’t unfollow just you."

As for the female ones—it's even weirder that they’re staying silent. Especially IU, considering she was a friend of Sulli’s. At this point, why is it so hard for *anyone* to take a stand against people like him?

Yep, I get what you're saying, and I genuinely didn’t mean for my message to come across as forcing you to believe they’re innocent. It’s just that, in IU’s case, I’ve seen many of her fans mention that aside from working with KSH twice, she barely interacts with him personally. Apparently, he was the one who attended her concert—though, of course, she, her team, or the organizers *could* have invited him.

But the real point here is that every female celebrity who has worked with him has somehow ended up in a major controversy afterward. I’m not even talking about Seo Yeji, since that was likely a toxic relationship—I mean how people kept pushing a narrative about Jiwon and KSH, especially with the timing of his Instagram posts. Then, out of nowhere, he comes out saying something like, "Treat characters like characters." I wasn’t even against that statement—in fact, I remember cheering when I first read it (before all of this happened) because I personally dislike how shipping culture has gone from appreciating on-screen chemistry to forcing actors into real-life relationships.

But looking at everything now, it’s clear that he has a pattern of using people as part of his media play.

Yep. If I remember correctly, Dispatch mentioned that their relationship was pretty much an open secret among his acquaintances. As for IU, I’m not sure how accountable she really is—especially since Sulli’s brother himself said she was a good friend to his sister.

That said, I get where you’re coming from. In this industry, if a celebrity has been caught doing *one* shady thing, there’s a high chance it’s just the tip of the iceberg. (🔗 https://www.dispatch.co.kr/2319693)

Really creative 🙌🏻

Ah, yes, the classic "I'm not a fan, but—" routine. You called Trump a clown and your country a circus, yet you’re eager to have KSH come to America? Makes sense—he’d fit right in as a ‘joker’ himself.

And spare me the faux morality. You preach about celebrities being driven to suicide while conveniently ignoring the ‘slut-shaming, harassment, and hate campaigns’ KSH’s own fans have waged against multiple actresses—including the one who recently passed away. But sure, keep pretending you’re on some higher moral ground.

Since you claim to have *never* watched a single KSH show, let me do you a favor. Here’s a **small** preview of all the shady things your new favorite "joker" has said and done:

🔗 https://www.koreaboo.com/stories/excessive-conditions-kim-soo-hyun-girlfriend/
🔗 https://www.pannchoa.com/2025/03/theqoo-kim-soohyun-22-has-deep.html
🔗 https://www.pannchoa.com/2025/03/theqoo-kim-soohyuns-interview-with.html
🔗 https://www.allkpop.com/article/2025/03/kim-soo-hyuns-2014-badminton-power-abuse-incident-in-thailand-resurfaces
🔗 https://sg.news.yahoo.com/video-kim-soo-hyun-s-past-as-an-091038972.html
🔗 https://x.com/sunflowerbeths/status/1899259382631960826

But hey, if this is just his *alleged* behavior, imagine how ‘trash’ his actual personality must be. Now, take a seat.

Joke’s on the court because just last year in my country, a minor drove drunk, killed two people, and got off with nothing but a 300-word essay and some traffic community service—until the mainstream media picked it up and public backlash forced authorities to take action. But here’s the kicker: nearly a year later, nobody even knows what happened to the guy. Maybe a final verdict was passed, but it sure as hell never made it to the trending news sections.

Joke’s on you—I don’t even know who LSK is. And seriously, stop trying to push the narrative that people criticizing him will somehow be responsible for his downfall. Guess what? No one has forgotten the brutal slut-shaming his fans put KSR through during *QoT*. And let’s not even get started on how many times a day his fans have dragged Kim Jiwon, Seo Yeji, and countless others. If anything, maybe *you* all should take a step back and reflect on the relentless hate trains you’ve fueled—especially considering someone you all relentlessly attacked passed away just a month ago. But hey, like idol, like fans. 😐

I read that too, but a part of me doesn’t want to believe it—especially after seeing what IU’s fans have said. My X feed was flooded with *WLGYT* yesterday, and that’s how I came across that piece of info. Most of her fans were talking about how she had been deeply affected by the deaths of many of her friends and had even written songs to honor them. Plus, Sulli’s own brother confirmed that IU had been a good friend to her while she was alive. In a case like this, speculating feels both unnecessary and unfair.

I know that. That's exactly why I included the last sentence.

I asked ChatGPT to identify Kim Soo Hyun's friends, and it listed three fellow 1988-born actors—Jung Hae In, Im Siwan, and Ahn Bo Hyun—as well as IU, with whom he collaborated on 'Dream High' and 'The Producers,' and his former agency's CEO, Bae Yong Joon. However, I'm uncertain about the nature of celebrity friendships beyond their on-screen interactions.

OG Ambassador of that line right from 2008, which is also his ideal type's birth year 😐(https://www.koreaboo.com/stories/excessive-conditions-kim-soo-hyun-girlfriend/)

A true masterpiece in the art of gaslighting and manipulation 🫡🙌

Oh wow, the sheer *radiance* of your hypocrisy in this comment is honestly blinding—I should’ve brought sunglasses. So let me get this straight: KSH is *undeniably* innocent in your book, no questions asked, but somehow, KSR—mastermind of all evil—personally chose *you* as her trusted confidant to reveal her diabolical scheme? Fascinating. Do tell me more about how you stumbled upon this exclusive insider intel—was it via a carrier pigeon, or did she just slide into your DMs with a detailed PowerPoint presentation?

Mostly paid bots, accounts made by his fans etc.

KSH: There were some people giving me advice. "Just let it be. Just accept things if you are willing to manage the risk. Then you will be out of people's minds, and then you can prepare for a comeback later."

Oh, this right here? This just proves exactly how much advice he *actually* takes from others—*absolutely none.* The fact that he openly admitted people advised him to just lay low, accept the consequences, and plan for a comeback, yet he still chose to stand there at a press conference and say this, speaks volumes.

The sheer narcissism it takes to ignore even the most basic crisis management advice and instead go full *main character mode*—as if he’s some tragic hero enduring unfair persecution—is honestly wild. He’s not just doubling down; he’s making it crystal clear that he thinks he’s above accountability. Instead of acknowledging *why* people are upset, he’s fixated on *when* they’ll forget so he can get back to business as usual.