Kim Soo-Hyun is currently under an intense public control following explosive accusations made by the YouTube channel Garo Sero Institute. While the main controversy revolves around her alleged relationship with the deceased actress Kim Sae-S, the chain effect caused a rebirth of past voices and accusations against the actor.
Long considered the “perfect protagonist” of the Korean entertainment industry, Kim Soo-Hyun now faces a wave of repercussions while the netizen revisit old statements that could blur his well-made image.
Smoking accusations and impact on his public person
One of the most discussed disputes is the accusation that Kim Soo-Hyun is a smoker.
More recently, the images of the actor accidentally smoke at home while making makeup have become viral, further fueling public indignation. While smoking is not illegal and it is a personal choice, it remains a controversial topic, especially for the celebrities that maintain a “clean” image. Since Kim Soo-Hyun built his reputation as a healthy and refined star, the resurfacing of these accusations of smoke made many disappointed fans heard.
The reactions have been mixed. While some faithful supporters argue that smoking is a private question and does not define the character of a person, others believe that it contradicts the image he has maintained carefully throughout his career. In the competitive world of South Korean entertainment, in which public perception is crucial, even something apparently trivial like smoking can become a significant problem.
Controversial observations on Kim Yoo-Jung
Another controversy that has re-emerged involves the past comments by Kim Soo-Hyun on actress Kim Yoo-Jung, who is often called “sister of the nation”.
According to reports, in 2012, while promoting “The moon that embraces the sun” in Japan, Kim Soo-Hyun directed an observation towards Kim Yoo-Jung, saying: “He is very intelligent. I really want to meet Yoo-Jung again when it grows. After some time, you will be able to play a couple of protagonists with me on the screen. “ While the exact formulation of his statements remains unclear, the online discussions have rekindled, with many who claim that his comments were insensitive and not very professional.
Supporters of the actor affirm that his words have been eliminated from the context or have been intentionally distorted to damage his reputation. However, others believe that, regardless of the intent, these comments should never have been made, especially against a younger actress with an innocent public image. Given the growing emphasis on professionalism and respectful behavior in the entertainment sector, any false step perceived can lead to a significant reinforcement.
Alleged lack of respect towards Suli
Perhaps the most emotionally charged controversy involves statements that Kim Soo-Hyun once he made insensitive observations on the deceased artist Suli. As a love in the sector, Suli’s legacy is immense talent, brilliant personality and tragic struggles with online bullying.
One of the most controversial observations of Kim Soo-Hyun who currently re-emerges involves the deceased artist Sulli, his co-protagonist in the 18+ film “Real. Chinese netizen have revisited past promotional events and found that Kim Soo-Hyun presumably not respected on a press conference. When a journalist asked a question to Suli, before he could answer, Kim Soo-Hyun interrupted, saying, “Speak normally” Implying that it should not say anything reckless. At the time, he was facing intense public control over his explicit presence on social media, and many now believe that Kim Soo-Hyun has publicly humiliated it in front of the press.
The validity of these statements remains uncertain, since concrete tests have been provided to confirm them. However, the simple existence of these voices led to bright online debates. Many argue that without evidence, these accusations should not have weight, while others believe that where there is smoke, there is fire. Regardless of this, the association of the name of Kim Soo-Hyun with such a sensitive topic has only intensified the control that surrounds it.
