The actor Kim Soo-hyun has directly refuted the claims made by the Garosero Research Institute (Gaseyeon) following a press conference where they revealed sensitive information about the late actress Kim Sae-ron. The Institute alleged that a recorded audio file contained a conversation involving Kim Sae-ron, and they claimed it was part of a larger story about a supposed relationship between Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron. However, Kim Soo-hyun’s team insists that the audio was manipulated using artificial intelligence (AI) and is not genuine. Additionally, the wife of the informant who provided the transcript voiced concerns regarding the involvement of actor Won Bin in the case.
On May 7, Gaseyeon held a press conference in Gangnam, Seoul, where they shared additional details regarding Kim Sae-ron. During the conference, Gaseyeon’s representative Kim Se-eui revealed a transcript of a conversation between Kim Sae-ron and an informant that reportedly occurred a month before her death. The transcript, which was supposedly corroborated by Kim Sae-ron’s family, suggested that the actress had a past relationship with Kim Soo-hyun during their school years. Kim Sae-ron allegedly claimed in the conversation that she had been mistreated by people connected to a gold medalist and that she felt manipulated throughout her relationship with him.
In the audio recording, the woman, presumed to be Kim Sae-ron, stated that she had dated Kim Soo-hyun from middle school until their breakup in university. She went on to describe her experiences of feeling used and mistreated, making particularly strong claims about her early sexual encounters. These shocking details raised alarms among those who heard the recording, with some expressing disbelief about the revelations. Kim Sae-ron allegedly mentioned that the people surrounding the gold medalist were dangerous and would go to extreme lengths to control situations like hers.
Gaseyeon’s representative also added that the informant had been offered large sums of money, including 4 billion won, to hand over the recording. Furthermore, YouTuber Lee Jin-ho had reportedly offered 1 billion won for the same audio. The informant, however, refused the monetary offers and subsequently claimed to have been physically attacked, which was another shocking twist in the ongoing saga. The informant’s wife later recounted the terrifying sequence of events that transpired following her husband’s involvement.
The wife of the informant gave an emotional live broadcast where she revealed that their lives had drastically changed after her husband experienced a violent attack. She described receiving disturbing phone calls, threats, and even personal details about their family being exposed. She recounted the night her husband was attacked, finding blood on his clothes and discovering threatening messages on his phone, including a recording of someone who had passed away. Initially, she did not understand the gravity of the situation, but she later realized that the recording contained evidence of a cover-up.
She shared that the case was under active investigation in the United States, and all relevant evidence, including messages and recordings, had been submitted. She further indicated that the legal outcome would be forthcoming within the next few months, and she planned to travel to South Korea to publicly reveal the truth. In an emotional appeal, she also expressed solidarity with Kim Sae-ron’s mother, acknowledging the pain of losing a child and offering her support. Her statements suggested that Kim Sae-ron’s death should not be overlooked and that her silence should be honored with strength.
The informant’s wife also unexpectedly brought up actor Won Bin, thanking him for his quiet and respectful demeanor when he came forward. While she initially did not recognize his fame, she appreciated the humanity he showed. Won Bin had reportedly attended Kim Sae-ron’s funeral, where he expressed his condolences, but the precise nature of his involvement in the ongoing investigation remains unclear, leaving netizens puzzled about his connection to the case.
In response to the allegations made by Gaseyeon, Kim Soo-hyun’s representatives firmly denied the claims about the audio file. They stated that the recording had been artificially generated and was not a legitimate recording of Kim Sae-ron’s voice. The agency also refuted the claim that the informant had been offered money by a gold medalist to purchase the recording, stating that these claims were entirely fabricated. The agency called Gaseyeon’s actions an attempt at cyber terrorism against the actor and promised to take legal action, citing defamation and violations of various laws, including those related to stalking and information protection.
Kim Soo-hyun’s team emphasized that Gaseyeon’s press conference was yet another attempt to manipulate the public and further their own false narrative. They pointed out that the photo Gaseyeon had claimed was an “attack photo” could easily be verified as a publicly available image, dismissing the accusation as illogical and groundless. The actor’s representatives also expressed their intent to file lawsuits against Gaseyeon for the damage caused by these false and misleadi
ng allegations.