The late Sulli’s older brother, referred to as Mr. A, has come under fire again after sharing and then deleting a controversial social media post that named multiple celebrities, including IU and Kim Soo-hyun, in connection to the film “Real.” The now-deleted post followed Kim Soo-hyun’s agency’s official denial of claims made against the actor.

Reckless Name-Dropping and Speculation

On April 2, Mr. A posted on his personal account a list of celebrity names including Kim Soo-hyun, Lee Sa-rang, IU, Kim Sun-ah, Goo Hara, Kim Sae-ron, Suzy, and Ahn So-hee, along with directors and managers associated with the 2017 film “Real.”

Initially a cryptic name list, the post was later edited to include brief claims and speculative commentary. Mr. A alleged that IU, who was reportedly first offered the female lead in “Real,” declined and “threw the script” to Sulli. He also suggested that IU, Sulli, Goo Hara, and Kim Sae-ron had all visited the same psychiatric clinic, claims made without any verification.

He raised further suspicion around the film’s bed scenes, saying, “If they were going to edit it this much after release, wouldn’t it have been better to use a body double?”He continued, “There doesn’t seem to have been outright coercion, but there could have been enough persuasion (gaslighting).”

Netizens criticized Mr. A for irresponsibly name-dropping celebrities and spreading unverified personal details. When confronted online, he responded defiantly,_ “Go ahead and sue. There are plenty of witnesses and evidence.”_

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In response to the renewed allegations, Kim Soo-hyun’s agency Gold Medalist issued a formal rebuttal regarding the claims of coercion during nude scene filming.

“Actress Choi Jin-ri (Sulli) was fully aware of the bed scenes beforehand and participated in filming accordingly,” the agency stated. “Nudity details were clearly outlined in the contract, and both the actress and SM Entertainment thoroughly reviewed all terms.”

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They clarified that no body double was used for acting scenes, only a stand-in for rehearsal setups, and stressed, “Coercion on any set is unthinkable.”

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To substantiate their position, the agency released confirmation letters from the assistant director and script supervisor, along with parts of the storyboard used during filming.

After deleting the post, Mr. A claimed he wasn’t seeking attention or gain and said the media fueled the controversy. He added he’d accept any criticism.

As the controversy continues to unfold, public sentiment remains divided. While some sympathize with Mr. A’s grief, many have called for more responsibility and restraint when discussing sensitive matters involving deceased individuals and unrelated public figures. With legal responses already in motion and scrutiny mounting, the situation underscores the delicate line between seeking truth and respecting the privacy of those involved.