Why I Don’t Buy Kim Soo-hyun’s King of Tears Press Conference (Part 9) — SEOULITE TV

Kim Soo-hyun’s Tearful Press Conference: Real Emotion or Damage Control?

Kim Soo-hyun’s recent press conference was meant to clear the air, but did it really? From the moment he stepped onto the stage, his tears felt more like a performance than a heartfelt apology. His slow, scripted reading and carefully crafted justifications painted the picture of a man more concerned with protecting his star image than taking true accountability.

And yet, he refused to allow any questions from reporters-if he truly had nothing to hide, why control the narrative so tightly? Beyond the emotional theatrics, this scandal has unexpectedly opened a larger debate in Korea about age, power, and consent. Kim Sae-ron’s family has raised serious concerns, and the evidence keeps piling up-from KakaoTalk messages to financial disputes that suggest a history far more complex than what Kim Soo-hyun is willing to admit.

Meanwhile, his agency’s aggressive legal threats signal an attempt to silence any opposition rather than engage in honest discussion. The public is left wondering: is this about truth, or just another case of a powerful figure using their influence to escape accountability?