Actor Kim Soo-hyun's side expressed a desire to meet the late Kim Sae-ron's mother directly, arguing that it is inappropriate to disclose the details publicly.
On the 15th, Kim Soo-hyun's agency, Gold Medalist, stated, "This is our position regarding the content reported on the Garoseoro Research Institute (Gaseyeon) YouTube channel the previous day," and clarified, "The photo released by Gaseyeon was taken on December 14, 2019."
They continued, "There is no reason for photos containing the private lives of Kim Soo-hyun and the deceased to be indiscriminately disclosed," and requested, "We hope that the act of spreading personal privacy will cease."
Kim Soo-hyun's side particularly stated, "We have also confirmed the position of Kim Sae-ron's mother, which was revealed through the broadcast," and added, "After losing Kim Sae-ron, we believe that no words can adequately comfort her mother, who is experiencing an indescribable pain. We feel deep sorrow for the pain the deceased had to endure and express our condolences."
They further stated, "We believe that publicly clarifying the details is inappropriate for both the mother, who sought any means to restore the deceased's honor, and the deceased herself," and added, "We would like to meet with her mother and provide a thorough explanation."
Below is the full statement from Kim Soo-hyun's agency
Hello. This is Gold Medalist.
We are sending our position regarding the content reported on the Garoseoro Research Institute (hereinafter Gaseyeon) YouTube channel on March 14.
The photo released by Gaseyeon was taken on December 14, 2019. There is no reason for photos containing the private lives of Kim Soo-hyun and the deceased to be indiscriminately disclosed. We ask that the act of spreading personal privacy cease.
We have also confirmed the position of Kim Sae-ron's mother, which was revealed through the broadcast. After losing Kim Sae-ron, we believe that no words can adequately comfort her mother, who is experiencing an indescribable pain. We feel deep sorrow for the pain the deceased had to endure and express our condolences.
We deeply empathize with the points raised by her mother regarding various reporting behaviors about the deceased. Kim Soo-hyun is also suffering from the damage caused by Gaseyeon's reports, as stated in our recent position statement.
However, there seem to be some differences in opinion regarding the claims made by her mother. We also believe there are aspects that she may not yet be aware of.
We believe that publicly clarifying the details is inappropriate for both the mother, who sought any means to restore the deceased's honor, and the deceased herself.
We would like to meet with her mother and provide a thorough explanation. We would appreciate it if you could contact the Gold Medalist office at any time.
