The ongoing shocking controversy surrounding top K-drama actor Kim Soo Hyun and the late Kim Sae Ron is garnering more attention with additional revelations from the Garo Sero Research Institute.
This latest scandal is particularly gaining attention with overseas media as pedophilia is more heavily condemned abroad. Recently, Korean netizens discovered an overseas media outlet referring to Kim Soo Hyun as “K-Diddy,” referring to the notorious P. Diddy scandal in the U.S.
American rapper Diddy is currently embroiled in a major legal controversy involving 𝓈ℯ𝓍ual misconduct. Multiple lawsuits were started alleging and accusing Diddy of grooming and 𝓈ℯ𝓍ual misconduct when the plaintiffs were minors.
Korean netizens highlighted that the current ongoing scandal in the Korean entertainment industry is gaining more attention overseas since 𝓈ℯ𝓍ual abuse allegations with minors are more heavily censured abroad. One netizen pointed out, “There’s more uprise over this overseas than our country Korea.”
Other Korean netizens joined the conversation and commented:
“This is so embarrassing.”
“Lucky him, he’s becoming a bigger global star.”
“I hope this spreads further so he knows to be ashamed.”
“Even overseas media outlets are uprising this much over this but we still have people shielding this predator.”
“And in Korea, he’s still able to film for variety shows.”
“It’s a problem that he dated a minor but he’s trying to find an escape from this.”
“Kim Diddy.””This is such an embarrassment to Korea… K Diddy…”
“I want him to be sent to prison in the U.S. There, even criminals look down on child predators and treat them terribly.”
“He must be happy he’s got a new nickname. Kim Diddy.”
“He is disgusting.”
“That is a perfect nickname for him.”