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The damages sought by Gold Medalist, the entertainment agency founded by Kim Soo Hyun , from the late Kim Sae Ron have been confirmed to be related to Netflix series Bloodhounds rather than costs from her DUI accident.
According to a document written on November 22nd, 2022, the late Kim Sae Ron was responsible for a total of 668.64 million KRW (approximately 461,000 USD) due to her DUI incident. This amount included reshoot costs that arose when her scenes were minimized in Bloodhounds due to her scandal. The drama underwent reshoots and was eventually released in June 2023.
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Gold Medalist demanded repayment by December 31st, 2023, requiring settlement within 1 year and 1 month, which is shorter than the typical loan repayment period of about 3 years. It was also reported that they were authorized to sell Kim Sae Ron’s Range Rover Defender vehicle. LKB & Partners is a law firm that participated as part of the National Assembly’s legal team in President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment trial.
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Gold Medalist sent a certified letter demanding repayment through their law firm on March 15th, 2024. Subsequently, Kim Sae Ron sent a message to Kim Soo Hyun on March 24th asking for “more time,” but received no response.
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Dispatch released this text message, revealing that the screenshot was captured from the recipient’s screen, confirming it was taken from Kim Soo Hyun’s phone. HoverLab Inc noted that based on the display at the top of the screen showing “Tuesday, March 19th, 2024 (Today),” it appears Kim Soo Hyun checked the message the very day but forwarded it to reporters without responding.
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Kim Soo Hyun ’s agency has announced that they will soon release an official statement regarding the issues surrounding him and the late Kim Sae Ron .
On March 13th, Gold Medalist stated, “We want to address the recent claims made on Garo Sero Institute. We will release a statement next week based on clear evidence to respond to rumors and set the record straight. We apologize for any distress this has caused and ask for your understanding as we work to prevent further speculation.”
Previously, the YouTube channel Garo Sero Institute, also known as HoverLab Inc., claimed that Kim Soo Hyun had been dating Kim Sae Ron for six years and suggested that both he and his agency contributed to her death. Gold Medalist strongly denied this and warned of legal action. However, the YouTuber released more photos and letters to support their claims. Dispatch also published a report backing rumors that the two had dated in the past.
It appears that Gold Medalist has decided to prepare a detailed official statement for release at a later date, prioritizing clarity and evidence over an immediate response.
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Meanwhile, as public backlash mounts, viewers of MBC’s variety show Good Day have been flooding the program’s message board with calls for his removal. According to Star Today , Kim Soo Hyun will not be attending filming today, March 13th
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