Kim Sae Ron’s Family Shock By Asking That Kim Soo Hyun Not Face Excessive Criticism
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There have been more developments recently in the investigation into the late Kim Sae Ron‘s alleged relationship with Kim Soo Hyun.
On March 27, the family of the actress held a press conference in Seoul where their legal representative, Bu Ji Seok, disclosed intimate text messages exchanged between the deceased and Kim Soo Hyun in June 2016.
He alleged that the texts were enough proof that the two were in a romantic relationship when the late actress was still a minor.
Details of the messages revealed the alleged close contact between the two, including discussions of intimacy, resulting in harsh backlash and disgust. Many netizens, in particular, were surprised by the young appearance of the actress in images sent in the messages.
The messages imply that Kim Sae Ron was a minor while they took place and the effects that grooming might have had on her life, which has led to heavy criticism. However, the family has expressed surprising wishes regarding the public’s treatment of Kim Soo Hyun.
During the press conference, Bu Ji Seok shared that the family requested that netizens refrain from excessive criticism of them and Kim Soo Hyun.
The family has requested not only that people refrain from excessive criticism toward them, but also to refrain from harsh criticism of Kim Soo-hyun.
— Bu Ji Seok
On many reports sharing this news, netizens left reactions of surprise more than of the other preset reactions.
You can read more about the most recent developments below.
