Amidst the ongoing controversy over Kim Soo Hyun being accused of dating the late Kim Sae Ron when she was a minor, Hoverlab (Garo Sero Research Institute) released a new video alleging more evidence.

On March 31, Hoverlab released additional video footage during a live broadcast, claiming it as evidence that actor Kim Soo Hyun and the late Kim Sae Ron had been in a relationship since she was a minor.

Earlier that day, Kim Soo Hyun had held a press conference where he completely denied allegations of dating Kim Sae Ron when she was underage. In response, Hoverlab released a video titled "[Shocking Exclusive] Devil Kim Soo Hyun: Additional Release of 'Underage Dating Video.'"

During the live broadcast, Hoverlab shared a video from 2018 allegedly showing Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron on a Dakbokkeumtang (spicy braised chicken) and soju date, along with a photo of Kim Sae Ron sleeping in bed.

The video, reportedly filmed on June 20, 2018, at 11:20 PM, captures Kim Sae Ron asking Kim Soo Hyun, "How is it? Eat quickly." When Kim Soo Hyun hesitates and then gets up upon hearing the microwave timer, Kim Sae Ron laughs and remarks, "Unbelievable."

Hoverlab also noted that Kim Sae Ron was attending a cooking academy at the time. In a past interview, she stated, "I started cooking at home and making food for people around me."

Additionally, Hoverlab highlighted that Kim Sae Ron was 18 years old at the time and questioned whether Kim Soo Hyun had been drinking alcohol with a minor. They pointed to a soju glass in front of Kim Soo Hyun and mocked him, saying, "Are you going to claim it's soda instead of soju?" and "If we say ‘Chamjoeun-day (soju brand),’ will you hold another press conference to say it was ‘Chamisul (soju brand)’ instead?"

They also released more footage from past midnight on June 21, 2018, showing Kim Soo Hyun singing "Only You, My Love," as well as photos of the two together at a ski resort and an image of Kim Sae Ron sleeping in bed.

Earlier in the day, Kim Soo Hyun had held an emergency press conference at the Stanford Hotel in Sangam, Mapo-gu, Seoul, to directly address the controversy regarding his past relationship with Kim Sae Ron. Lawyer Kim Jong Bok from the law firm LKB & Partners attended the event alongside him.

During the conference, Kim Soo Hyun stated, "I am someone who has a lot to protect." He referenced a past incident when Kim Sae Ron posted a photo of them together during the airing of 'Queen of Tears,' explaining why he had denied the dating rumors at that time.

Kim Soo Hyun then clarified, "The late Kim Sae Ron and I dated for about a year, five years ago—four years before 'Queen of Tears' aired. However, I did not date her when she was a minor." He firmly denied the bereaved family's claims and emphasized, "I cannot say I did something I did not do."

Addressing the accusations made by the family and Hoverlab, he said, "I was advised to ‘just let things slide,’ ‘accept things for now as part of risk management so people will lose interest, and later, later, prepare for a comeback.’ If I had followed that advice, perhaps my private life with the late Kim Sae Ron wouldn't have been exposed to this extent."

However, he reiterated, "I did not date her when she was a minor. Also, the claim that my agency pressured her over debts, leading to her tragic decision, is not true."

Meanwhile, Kim Jong Bok, the lawyer present at the press conference, stated that stronger legal action would be taken. He confirmed that a criminal complaint for defamation, along with emotional damage assessment documents, had been filed against Gaseyeon operators, a person claiming to be Kim Sae Ron’s aunt and the bereaved family. Additionally, he announced that a 12 billion KRW (approximately 8 million USD) lawsuit for damages had been filed against them at the Seoul Central District Court.

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