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Last Updated: April 01, 2025, 09:47 IST
Garo Sero Research Institute Unveils Photos of Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron’s 2018 Ski Trip
In the wake of recent controversies involving South Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun, the Garo Sero Research Institute has intensified its investigation into his alleged relationship with actress Kim Sae Ron. The online platform, which has drawn attention for revealing sensitive details about the duo’s connection, is now presenting newly surfaced photographs that suggest the two may have started dating earlier than earlier claimed.
On March 31, the institute released images capturing moments from a ski trip that Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron took together in 2018. At the time, Kim Sae Ron was just 18 years old. The photographs show the two in full skiing attire, including helmets, goggles, and winter suits, enjoying their time outdoors. One particular Polaroid depicts them comfortably posing together, while others illustrate a casual and intimate atmosphere, with Sae Ron briefly lowering her mask for a snapshot while Soo Hyun remained masked.
One image from this collection portrays Sae Ron peacefully asleep on a bed, which Garo Sero asserts is linked to Soo Hyun’s home. They claim that the pillow beneath her corresponds to one that the actor uses, adding a controversial dimension to the narrative surrounding their relationship.
Prior to the release of these images, Kim Soo Hyun and his legal representatives, LKB & Partners, held a press conference in Seoul at the Stanford Hotel. During this gathering, the 37-year-old actor acknowledged being in a relationship with Kim Sae Ron, yet he firmly refuted any claims that they dated while she was still a minor.
He expressed his concern regarding the ongoing allegations, stating, “I couldn’t let it be. I couldn’t accept them coercing me to take what was fake as the truth. I never dated [Kim Sae Ron] when she was a minor.” Furthermore, he addressed rumors surrounding Sae Ron’s tragic death, clarifying that it was not linked to any pressure from either him or his agency regarding financial matters. In a strong defense against grooming allegations, he remarked, “They are framing me as a paedophile, accusing me of grooming based on KakaoTalk chats we had in 2016.”
This response follows Sae Ron’s family previously releasing screenshots of alleged private messages between her and Soo Hyun, which they argue demonstrate that the two were romantically involved during her minor years.
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