Targeting Sulli's Oppa Kim Soo-hyun's comeback? A complete summary of the Kim Sae-ron incident, Gaseyeon, dating underage

The controversy surrounding actor Kim Soo-hyun is becoming complicated again. The allegations of dating underage Kim Sae-ron were determined to be false by a police investigation, and as Kim Se-ui, the head of Garo Sero Institute, was arrested on charges including defamation, Kim Soo-hyun's side issued a statement claiming that they had "proven the truth."

However, at the same time, the late Sulli's older brother posted a message on social media that was interpreted as targeting Kim Soo-hyun, and Kim Soo-hyun's situation ahead of his comeback is entering another phase.

1. The controversy over Sulli targeting her older brother Kim Soo-hyun: What kind of post was uploaded?

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The late Sulli's older brother recently posted a strong warning message on social media, stating, "Round two begins the moment you crawl back out." It was reported that when an acquaintance asked, "Who did that?" he replied, "There is one guy from the stars over there," leading to online interpretations that this was reminiscent of Kim Soo-hyun's representative work, *My Love from the Star*.

However, it has not been officially confirmed whether the expression actually referred directly to Kim Soo-hyun or what specific matter it refers to.

Subsequently, Sulli's older brother also claimed to possess a 37-minute recording of a phone conversation. According to reports, he asserted that the recording mentions Kim Soo-hyun, Director Lee Sa-rang, IU, and SM Entertainment. However, the contents of the recording have not yet been publicly verified, nor have the specific positions of the mentioned parties been fully confirmed.

2. How was the Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron incident resolved?

Allegations of a relationship between Kim Soo-hyun and the late Kim Sae-ron while they were minors spread widely after the Garo Sero Institute raised related claims. While Garo Sero presented evidence such as KakaoTalk conversations and voice files, it was reported that the police determined the materials were fabricated.

According to an MBC report, the police determined that the recipient's name and profile in a KakaoTalk message had been altered to look like Kim Soo-hyun, and that a file known as the voice of the late Kim Sae-ron was also a manipulated voice created using AI technology. Subsequently, CEO Kim Se-ui was arrested on charges including defamation of Kim Soo-hyun. The court issued an arrest warrant for CEO Kim, judging that there was a risk of him destroying evidence and fleeing.

Kim Soo-hyun's agency, Gold Medalist, issued a statement following the arrest of Kim Se-ui, saying, "It has been confirmed that the various allegations raised by Gaseyeon are not true," and "The truth has been proven through legal procedures and a thorough investigation."

3. Why is the controversy surrounding the movie 'Real' being brought up again?

The reason Sulli's older brother's recent post has been interpreted more significantly is due to the past controversy surrounding the movie *Real*. Sulli starred in the film *Real*, which was released in 2017, and various controversies regarding the exposure scenes and filming process have belatedly resurfaced. Sulli's brother had previously raised issues regarding the situation during the filming of *Real*, and this latest social media post shows a pattern of mentioning past conflicts related to the movie once again.

However, even here, it is important to distinguish between confirmed facts and claims. While it is true that Sulli's older brother raised the issue, how the allegations were ultimately confirmed is a separate matter. Kim Soo-hyun's side has previously refuted related allegations, stating that there was no coercion, and currently, no separate statement regarding this social media post has been confirmed.

Ultimately, unlike cases like the Kim Sae-ron incident where investigation results have been released, the current situation must be viewed as one where the objections raised by Sulli's family and online interpretations are intertwined.

4. What will happen with Kim Soo-hyun's return and the release of 'Knockoff'?

With the arrest of Kim Se-ui of Gaseyeon, Kim Soo-hyun has entered a favorable legal and investigative phase regarding the allegations of dating a minor. However, his return is not a matter decided solely by the results of the investigation. While there is interest in whether the Disney+ series "Knockoff," his next project, will be released, related reports suggest that neither the release schedule nor plans for his return have been finalized yet.

The crux of this situation is that Kim Soo-hyun is simultaneously facing legally resolved controversies and lingering emotional conflicts. While the allegations regarding his relationship with a minor, Kim Sae-ron, have largely been settled by the police investigation and the arrest of Kim Se-ui, a social media post by the late Sulli's older brother is creating another variable in public opinion.

Ultimately, Kim Soo-hyun's return is highly likely to be influenced not only by the release schedule of his work but also by public opinion, further developments regarding the claims of the bereaved family, and the way his agency responds.