On December 1, lawyer Go Sang Rok, representing actor Kim Soo Hyun, released a detailed statement via his YouTube channel. He criticized Bu Ji Seok, the lawyer representing Kim Sae Ron’s family, for focusing on personal attacks rather than addressing the actual legal issues. “It seems that Lawyer Bu decided to invest all his efforts in attacking the messenger, moving away from the essence of the case,” he said.
Go urged Kim Sae Ron’s team to stop the media spin and instead answer five key questions he has consistently raised, which get to the heart of the ongoing controversy. These include whether the family ever claimed that Kim Sae Ron died due to distress caused by Kim Soo Hyun, and whether they confirmed or denied specific claims made by the controversial YouTube channel. Garo Sero Instituteincluding allegations of a past underage relationship.
Go also talked about the cancellation of the SBS broadcast Curious stories Y. He clarified that he had not attempted to block the episode from airing. “I had no power to stop the show, nor did I attempt to,” he explained. “I was simply told by the network that the program would be postponed. In fact, I told them that as long as an actual rebuttal was included, I would feel reassured.”
He further stated that his warning was rooted in concern for the deceased’s side and Garo Sero Institute they may once again circulate irrelevant or misleading materials. His concern was confirmed days later when Garo Sero Institute Season 2 was launched.
Go revealed part of his phone call with a show producer to back up his claims. He criticized the opposing legal team for issuing multiple statements that divert attention from the main issues without offering clear answers. “False claims are being made that portray me as someone who lobbied the media not on behalf of my client, but to protect my career. This is completely false.” he said.
The back and forth between the two sides has attracted significant public attention as legal and emotional tensions rise. As each side presents conflicting narratives, there is growing public demand for transparency and clarification of the facts from all involved.
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