A major twist in the ongoing scandal involving actor Kim Soo-hyun has come to light. The anonymous informant “A,” who previously claimed to possess a voice recording proving that the late Kim Sae-ron dated Kim Soo-hyun as a minor, has now admitted that the recording was fake—and so were the injuries he claimed to have sustained.
The shocking confession dismantles weeks of accusations, legal speculation, and public suspicion. “A” initially alleged he was stabbed nine times in the neck in New Jersey due to possessing the recording. However, he later changed his story, saying only his arm was injured and that the images shown during a press conference were taken from stock photo websites.
In a final blow to the credibility of the claim, a forensic analysis revealed that the “Kim Sae-ron recording” was artificially created using AI voice generation tools. This revelation has shifted public perception, and many now consider the entire scandal a malicious fabrication.
Korean Reactions: “This is a National-Level Scam”
Korean netizens responded with overwhelming frustration. Many called out Garo Sero Research Institute (GSR), the informant, and even Kim Sae-ron’s family, criticizing what they viewed as a coordinated character assassination.
Top Korean Comments (Source : Naver)
“Enough already. Everyone involved looks disgusting, especially GSR and the parents. Stop using a tragedy to make money.” (👍 3,716 / 👎 250)
“So he got stabbed 9 times in the neck but then filmed with his right hand? Please.” (👍 1,227 / 👎 75)
“This is a national-level scam. Doesn’t anyone feel bad for Kim Soo-hyun?” (👍 1,275 / 👎 426)
“Kim Soo-hyun should come back now. He did nothing wrong.” (👍 1,074 / 👎 529)
“They said they had evidence before. Why only submit a fake AI recording now?” (👍 735 / 👎 39)
“Getting stabbed 9 times and not one local Korean article? What is this, a drama plot?” (👍 280 / 👎 17)
“Cyber witch-hunts are real. These YouTubers should be held accountable.” (👍 255 / 👎 10)
“The claim that she met a middle school friend by chance in New Jersey is more fiction than a K-drama.” (👍 250 / 👎 5)
Global Reactions: “A Witch Hunt Built on Lies”
International commenters were no less blunt. As the truth came out, frustration turned to sarcasm and disbelief. Many condemned those who fueled the scandal and demanded apologies.
Top Global Comments (Source : allkpop)
“This has become a sick witch hunt. No one ever cared about KSR—just their own agenda.” (👍 40 / 👎 6)
“Now they’ll probably say KSH stabbed him himself 😂 What a clown show.” (👍 26)
“This was fake from the start. They just helped exonerate Kim and exposed themselves to defamation charges.” (👍 23)
“Where are the apologies from the KSH haters now? Just silence.” (👍 21 / 👎 1)
“This is why we say innocent until proven guilty. People believed this nonsense without proof.” (👍 18)
“This alone should end any credibility in the case against Kim Soo-hyun.” (👍 16 / 👎 2)
“What about the whole ‘Won Bin paid her debt’ story? No comment from him either.” (👍 14)
“‘My white wife’… blaming his wife’s race? That’s comedy gold.” (👍 11)
Cultural Reflection: The Age of Instant Guilt, and Delayed Truth
This case reflects a deeper cultural fault line in how society handles accusations.
In Korea, image and reputation are tightly bound to professional survival. Allegations—even unverified ones—carry massive weight. Once a celebrity’s name is tainted, it often doesn’t matter if the claims were true or not.
Globally, there’s greater emphasis on evidence, but once a story goes viral, skepticism fades. Even when falsehoods are exposed, the damage is often done.
This wasn’t just a scandal—it was a live demonstration of how AI, media, and mob mentality can ruin lives.
And how hard it is to clean up a mess once the truth comes too late.