Kim Soo-hyun Denies 'Double Dating Rumors,' Focuses on 'Evidence Tampering' Allegations
Amidst ongoing allegations from the bereaved family of the late Kim Sae-ron regarding 'minor dating suspicions,' actor Kim Soo-hyun's legal team has publicly refuted the claims by presenting evidence.
However, the emergence of mentions of a 'real girlfriend during military service' has sparked 'double dating' rumors, obscuring the core issue of the controversy, critics point out.
Kim Soo-hyun's legal representative, lawyer Ko Sang-rok, stated, "The crux of this matter is not whether the actor and the deceased were in a relationship, but that the family allegedly 'tampered with evidence.'" He explained that photos and letters presented as evidence of dating during minority were, in fact, taken after Kim Soo-hyun became an adult in 2019.
Furthermore, regarding letters written during Kim Soo-hyun's military service, the lawyer emphasized, "They are merely diary-like records sent to a romantic partner, not proof of a relationship with the deceased." He indicated that Kim Soo-hyun maintained contact with another girlfriend at the time through dozens of letters and calls, asserting, "He only interacted with the deceased as a fellow actor."
The mention of a third party has led to speculative online comments about 'double dating.' Legal experts and netizens alike have urged caution, calling it "reckless curiosity that distracts from the main point."
Kim Soo-hyun's side has filed a criminal complaint for defamation and a lawsuit seeking 12 billion KRW in damages against the late Kim Sae-ron's family. The legal focus, according to Kim Soo-hyun's representatives, should be on whether the submitted evidence is false or tampered with, not on the 'minor dating' aspect.
Korean netizens are actively discussing the case, with comments like "I hope the truth comes out quickly" and "Let's focus on the core issue instead of getting caught up in gossipy rumors." Many express a desire for clarity and caution against spreading unverified speculation.