[Sports Chosun Reporter Baek Ji-eun] Kim Se-eui, the operator of the YouTube channel Garosero Research Institute (hereafter referred to as Gasyeon), has dragged BTS into a controversy.
On the 10th, Gasyeon stated, “Does Kim Soo-hyun not know who Kim Se-eui is? Legal action? BTS previously declared they would take legal action as well. What was the outcome? All enlisted in the military. Yet now, a Hallyu star popular in China like Kim Soo-hyun? Our Gasyeon broadcasted this with materials and interviews directly from the bereaved family of actress Kim Sae-ron, not from any other source. Try playing the legal response game with the bereaved family too.”
They continued, “Tomorrow (the 11th), a complaint related to a minor’s sexual issue will be filed. Did someone date a second-year middle school girl? Surely it’s not about having a sexual relationship with a minor. From what I hear, it seems like someone is going to file a complaint tomorrow. If you secretly coerce or threaten the bereaved family, you’ll know. Might a scary man not chew you up and spit you out? By the way, why didn’t you attend Kim Sae-ron’s funeral, which even Won Bin attended? You should at least behave as a basic human being.”
A petition was also raised to impose sanctions on the activities of the cyber wreckage of Lee Jin-ho.
However, Gasyeon’s post drew global ARMY (BTS fan club) backlash. Gasyeon has sparked controversies multiple times by mentioning BTS’s military issues. However, BTS members, starting with Jin, enlisted ‘of their own will’ and are dutifully serving in the military. The ARMY is outraged that Gasyeon not only mentioned BTS unnecessarily but also distorted facts, making it seem as if they had no choice but to enlist due to Gasyeon’s attack.
Previously, Gasyeon released a video titled ‘Kim Soo-hyun led to Kim Sae-ron’s death,’ claiming that Kim Soo-hyun dated Kim Sae-ron for six years since she was a minor and that the agency, Gold Medalist, intervened in handling her drunk driving accident and sent a notice to return 700 million won.
Gold Medalist responded by stating, “Gasyeon’s claims are clearly false,” adding, “The claims that Kim Sae-ron dated Kim Soo-hyun since she was 15, that the agency’s handling of her DUI accident was improper, and that our manager has ties with YouTuber Lee Jin-ho, are all malicious false statements that cannot be overlooked. We are considering the strongest legal action.”
Reporter Baek Ji-eun silk781220@sportschosun.com