GOLD MEDALIST Addresses Controversy Surrounding Sulli’s Nude Scenes In The Movie “Real”
Previously, Sulli‘s brother stepped up to ask for explanations regarding her scenes in the movie Real. He raised three queries that he wanted Kim Soo Hyun to answer.
“Real raises three main questions. First, the script was not fully finalized. Second, there was a body double for the exposure scene, but they were reportedly unable to come to the set due to illness. However, the double was actually on-site, and the scene was supposed to be filmed with them. So why was the scene shot the way it was? We still don’t have an answer.”
On April 2, 2025, GOLD MEDALIST, co-founded by Kim Soo Hyun and his cousin, Real‘s director Lee Ro Be, released a statement surrounding the controversy. They claimed that Sulli was aware of the need for body exposure and nudity in the role.
“Hello, this is GOLD MEDALIST.
We would like to issue an official statement regarding the recent discussion surrounding the film Real.
First, we would like to express our deepest condolences for the late actress Choi Jinri (Sulli). The role of Song Yoo Hwa, the female lead portrayed by the late Choi Jinri, included a bed scene from when the script was first being written. Therefore, when we were casting for the role, we clearly stated that a requirement was being open to performing scenes involving nudity. Just as job postings specify necessary qualifications, the role of Song Yoo Hwa inherently required nudity, and it was essential that this be communicated in advance. We believe that discussing such scenes only after casting could place undue pressure or create a sense of being coerced for the actor.
The version of the script provided to the late actress and her then-agency included the bed scene, and the character briefing materials for Song Yoo Hwa contained visual references for the level of nudity. Furthermore, the contract explicitly included a clause outlining the scope of nudity. The late actress and her agency fully reviewed these materials before agreeing to participate in the film.
Nonetheless, as bed scenes require significant courage from actors, the production team ensured thorough preparation beforehand. The late actress was well-informed about the scene in advance and approached the filming with this understanding.”
They also addressed concerns by her brother about the scenes. They denied any presence of a body double and denounced Kim Soo Hyun’s involvement in production.
“Regarding the concerns raised by her older brother:
About the bed scene: The late actress was fully aware of the scene beforehand and participated in filming accordingly.
About the body double: There was no acting body double. Rather, a stand-in actor was used during preparation stages to help with camera positioning and blocking, not to perform the acting.
We are attaching written statements of fact from Real‘s assistant director Kim Jung Ok and script supervisor Lee Joon Hyun, who were present for the filming of all scenes including the bed scene. Also, we would like to clarify that Kim Soo Hyun, who appeared in the film, was not involved in the scenario, storyboard, or filming decisions, which fall entirely under the production team’s domain.
As confirmed by key staff members of the production, both the late actress and her agency had full knowledge of the role’s requirements. It is inconceivable for any production to coerce an actor into bed or nude scenes on set.”
Finally, they denied previous claims from Sulli’s brother that the company had been contacting Sulli’s mother to pressure her brother into keeping quiet.
“Lastly, we have never contacted the late actress’s mother and do not have her contact information. We understand that one may be curious about the truth of certain statements heard at the funeral. However, bringing up an event from over six years ago now, and posting things on social media as if they were personal experiences when they are not factual, is difficult for us to accept. Please refrain from making baseless speculations that hurt those who worked on Real with great affection and dedication.
Additionally, we strongly urge restraint from spreading unverified claims in light of Kim Soo Hyun’s current situation. We sincerely ask for your cooperation in preventing further speculative remarks. Thank you.”
You can read more on her brother’s claims below.
