Kim Soo Hyun gains fan support after new Kim Sae Ron photos allegedly debunk underage dating claims: 'Please look at the truth'
Fans are rallying behind Kim Soo Hyun after Queen of Tears star's new photos with actress Kim Sae Ron surfaced online. The images, which show her holding an iPhone 11 Pro, are now being used as key proof to back Kim Soo Hyun's original dating timeline, and many believe it clears him of the underage dating rumors once and for all.
The photo that initially sparked controversy was shared by the Garosero Institute and claimed to be from 2016. But these newly surfaced images suggest something very different.
New Kim Sae Ron photos reveal an iPhone 11, debunking the '2016 park date' claim with Kim Soo Hyun, say fans
Garosero previously claimed that a photo of Kim Sae Ron and Kim Soo Hyun wearing red jackets was taken during a park date with Kim Soo Hyun in 2016. That image was used as supposed proof that he dated her while she was underage.
But now, a new set of photos, believed to be from the same day, shows Kim Sae Ron holding an iPhone 11 Pro, which wasn't released until September 2019. The triple-camera setup is a clear giveaway, and fans say this directly supports Kim Soo Hyun's side of the story.
He had said he dated Kim Sae Ron between July 2019 and September 2020, and with the phone model in the photo confirming a late 2019 timeline, fans believe this puts the rumors to rest.
Fans break down the alleged timeline and call out misinformation
The moment the new photos hit social media, fans began analyzing every detail. One user posted: 'It's very clear now that not once did #KimSooHyun lie when he said he dated #KimSaeron from July 2019–September 2020. The first iPhone with a triple-camera was released on September 20, 2019 — and she's holding it. Same outfits, same day. That's not 2016.'
Another wrote: 'All those people saying she looked younger in the photo — it's the angle. The real kicker is the iPhone. And her own grandfather, Kwon Yeong Chan, said, This photo is from December 2019.'
This pic is from 2019 once again superstar #KimSooHyun proven innocent. This pic at seoul forest was taken from iPhone 11 as you can see in the 2nd pictureThose who are crying about how it's from 2016 have please clean your eyes. It proves that KSH is right#김수현#Kimsaeron pic.twitter.com/qDhiZf0oQ6
MORE PHOTOS INDICTS KIM SAE RON'S PARENTS IN FALSE ACCUSATIONS AGAINST KIM SOO HYUN Remember the child and star picture between Kim Sae Ron and Kim Soo Hyun that was misrepresented to push the grooming narrative? Yes that one, turns out she wasn't just the only child he took… pic.twitter.com/FtRroubMSk
Many also took aim at the Garosero Institute, accusing it of spreading false information: 'Garoduck knew what he was doing when he released that photo. It was to push the story that Soo Hyun dated her as a minor. But this photo proves otherwise.'
Support trucks show up for Kim Soo Hyun: 'Facts vs. fabrication'
Offline, fans are also showing up in support. Several coffee trucks and banners were sent to Gold Medalist and other filming locations, all in solidarity with Kim Soo Hyun.
Some of the slogans on display included: 'Consistent facts vs. fabricated evidence. Who is telling the truth?' 'Garo Sero Institute refused forensic analysis and presented false evidence.' 'Don't be swayed by lies and incitement. Please look at the truth.'
#김수현 #KimSoohyun @청계광장 pic.twitter.com/W50dDSrOHg
Others called attention to the legal side of things: 'Formal investigation requested, legal proceedings underway. Clear facts presented.'
With photo proof now backing Kim Soo Hyun's timeline and growing support from fans both online and offline, many believe it's only a matter of time before the full truth is officially recognised.
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