Garo Sero's Livestream (Mar 18): New Footage Challenging Gold Medalist’s Statement, but Fury Over Exploitation of the Deceased
Despite new footage being revealed, controversy around Kim Sae-ron refuses to settle, leaving her name embroiled in criticism and speculation.
On March 18, Garo Sero Institute continued its livestream regarding the controversy surrounding Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron. The broadcast’s title alone was enough to send shockwaves through the audience, “Shocking Exclusive: Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron’s At-Home Dating Video Released.”
This announcement immediately stirred debate, as it directly contradicted the previous statement from Gold Medalist, which firmly denied any connection between the two actors, “Kim Soo-hyun has never been to Kim Sae-ron’s house, not even once.”
As anticipation built up, many viewers tuned in, expecting undeniable proof to challenge Gold Medalist’s claims. However, what followed was not only a questionable attempt at proving their narrative but also a blatant exploitation of the deceased for views.
Shortly after the livestream aired, a massive wave of backlash erupted across social media. Many condemned Garo Sero Institute’s decision to publicly release private footage of someone who had passed away, accusing them of shamelessly capitalizing on Kim Sae-ron’s name for engagement and publicity.
Not only was Garo Sero under fire, but Kim Sae-ron’s family also faced severe criticism. While their intention may have been to restore her honor, many believed that by repeatedly exposing her private moments, especially those she had kept hidden during her lifetime, they were only adding fuel to the controversy rather than putting it to rest.
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The reaction from the public was overwhelmingly negative:
“This is beyond outrageous. The girl has passed away. What is wrong with this family, letting people release sensitive videos of their own daughter?”
“Garo Sero isn’t fighting for justice, they’re just using shock value to stir up attention.”
“Exploiting her image like this is absolutely disgusting.”
“This institute has zero respect for women, let alone the deceased.”
Despite the institute’s claims of exposing the truth, their tactics only fueled the growing perception that they were sensationalizing the case for clicks rather than shedding light on real issues.
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Although the livestream’s title suggested a major revelation, the actual video failed to provide substantial evidence and instead appeared to be a carefully edited attempt to mislead viewers.
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Instead of explicit proof, the footage consisted of vague, ambiguous moments strategically used as clickbait. In the video, the person alleged to be Kim Soo-hyun never revealed his face. The only visible interaction showed a man gently rubbing Kim Sae-ron’s back, seemingly helping her with hiccups. Following that, she continued watching TV before turning to smile and chat with her supposed boyfriend.
Rather than presenting damning evidence, the clip seemed far from scandalous, reinforcing the notion that Garo Sero was simply capitalizing on the situation rather than uncovering real facts.
Adding to the controversy, netizens quickly debunked the timeline of the video, proving that Kim Sae-ron was already of legal age when it was recorded.
At the beginning of the clip, Jennie’s hit song “SOLO” could be heard playing in the background. The song was released on November 12, 2018, by which time Kim Sae-ron had already turned 18. This detail confirmed that the video was filmed after that date, and the apartment shown in the footage was the one provided by Gold Medalist after she signed with the company in 2019.
This revelation completely undermined Garo Sero’s narrative, exposing how they twisted facts and cherry-picked footage to fit their storyline. Many felt that this was a deliberate and unethical move designed to prolong the drama and attract more attention.
Although new footage has surfaced, it seems that Kim Sae-ron will never truly find peace, as her name remains entangled in never-ending controversy.
What was initially framed as a groundbreaking expose turned out to be nothing more than a manipulative stunt, further proving how the media’s hunger for clicks can come at the cost of basic human decency. Rather than resolving the situation, Garo Sero’s livestream only escalated the public’s frustration, deepening the ethical concerns surrounding the exploitation of the late actress.
In the end, what should have been a moment of remembrance and closure for Kim Sae-ron has instead become a never-ending media spectacle, one that refuses to let her rest in peace.
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