Im Soo-hyang Addresses 'Gold Spoon' Rumors, Reveals Parents Ran Buffet Restaurant

Actress Im Soo-hyang has opened up about the 'gold spoon' rumors surrounding her, candidly addressing her family background.

In a recent YouTube channel video, Im Soo-hyang mentioned that her family was well-off in her childhood, even showing off expensive padding she wore as a middle and high school student. Following the video's release, 'Im Soo-hyang gold spoon theory' began to spread across online communities.

Addressing the speculation, Im Soo-hyang expressed her bewilderment, stating, "My comment about 'showing off' was misconstrued, and suddenly I was portrayed as a chaebol who drives Ferraris and Lamborghinis." She clarified, "While it's true we were well-off when I was young, after my debut, my parents' business declined, and my father's health worsened, leading me to become the main breadwinner for over a decade."

Amidst these discussions, Im Soo-hyang's past family background was again mentioned during the MBC show 'Chef on a Diet' aired on the 17th.

While on a trip to Sejong Station in Antarctica with Baek Jong-won, Suho, and Chae Jong-hyeop, Im Soo-hyang displayed remarkable detail in evaluating food. When Baek Jong-won asked, "Aren't you from a culinary elite background?" Im Soo-hyang honestly revealed that her parents ran a buffet restaurant in Busan.

Although some netizens reacted with comments like, "So she really is from a wealthy family," Im Soo-hyang's past statement, "I was the one responsible for our livelihood," continues to draw attention.

Meanwhile, Im Soo-hyang has been showcasing her genuine charm by sharing her process of decluttering her home and resetting her life on YouTube, overcoming recent burnout.

Korean netizens have shown support for Im Soo-hyang's candid explanation. Comments like "It's admirable that she took on the role of the breadwinner despite difficult circumstances" and "Her honest self is refreshing to see" have been widely shared.