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Straits Times
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Son Heung-min's father, brother suspended from coaching for child abuse
Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min training in Bilbao ahead of the Europa League final against Manchester United on May 21. PHOTO: EPA-EFE SEOUL – The father and brother of Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min have been suspended from coaching by sports authorities of Gangwon Province, after the pair and another coach from the father's youth academy were convicted for child abuse by a local court. The Gangwon Football Association (GFA) recently confirmed a three-month suspension on Son Woong-jung, the father of the Tottenham star and director of SON Football Academy, and a fellow coach of the institution. This was based on the investigation by the government-affiliated Korea Sport Ethics Center (KSEC). Son Heung-yun, the older brother of Son Heung-min and a coach at his father's academy, was subject to a longer, six-month suspension. The aforementioned punishments are the lowest level of disciplinary actions for those found guilty of violence by coaches, according to regulations of the KSEC. The GFA's committee ruled that the verbal abuse by Son Woong-jung and physical abuse by the other two occurred without premeditation. Both parties have requested a reconsideration of the punishment, with the lawyer of the abused youth athlete saying that the abuse took place repeatedly and cannot be considered as actions made on the spur of the moment. The three officials of the SON Football Academy were each slapped 3 million won (S$2,790) fine by the Chuncheon District Court in November, over violating the clause about child abuse in the Child Welfare Act. The victimized youth athlete told police that he was subject to frequent verbal abuse by the elder Son but said physical abuse was inflicted by his coaches. This included the younger Son hitting the child with a baton during a training camp in March of 2024, which supposedly left an injury requiring two weeks of medical treatment. Son Woong-jung issued a public apology for the child victim and his family, but said that some of their claims were not true. He admitted to coaching the children in a way that was 'not corresponding to the standards set by the changing trend and the law'. Father Son, a former player himself, was famous for the harsh upbringing he gave his now-world famous son. In a 2020 interview, he said he 'beat up Heung-min a lot' and admitted in his book that his training methods were harsh. It was said that one of the neighbours even reported the elder Son for child abuse for what he did during the training of his son. Son Heung-min himself has not accused his father of abuse, expressing respect for him and his training methods. In separate news, Tottenham will play in South Korea as part of their pre-season plans, the club said on May 19, having already committed to a friendly against rivals Arsenal in Hong Kong. It will be Spurs' fifth trip to South Korea and they will play in the 2025 Coupang Play Series. The club said it will release fixure information 'in due course'. Ange Postecoglou's side play Arsenal on July 31 in Hong Kong in the first north London derby to be contested outside the United Kingdom. The game at the new 50,000-capacity Kai Tak stadium has sold out. THE KOREA HERALD/ASIA NEWS NETWORK, AFP Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Pink Villa
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Did Kim Sae Ron date K-pop star from 7-member boy band? Actor-idol relationship rumor debunked
As the days go by, Kim Sae Ron 's dating scandal is spiraling deeper, dragging in more names and controversies. From fake voice notes to her DUI incident and her family's legal case against ex-boyfriend Kim Soo Hyun — it's become a storm of headlines. According to Money Today, it was revealed that the late actress reportedly dated a famous idol, known only as A, around 2018. Rumors began to swirl that one of her exes belonged to a well-known 7 member idol group. However, the alleged relationship with this K-pop idol has since been proven false. Through Garosero, Kim Sae Ron's side claimed she dated actor Kim Soo Hyun from late 2015, when she was still a minor, until 2021. Other claims suggest she also dated singer WOODZ briefly from 2021 to 2022, including the alleged 'A' somewhere in between. There were also reports that Kim Sae Ron and Mr. A briefly dated in 2019 and got back together in 2022 — around the time she was involved in her DUI case and facing financial difficulties. Allegedly, Mr. A lent her a large sum of money during that time. Industry insiders stated that Kim Sae Ron continued to meet with Mr. A even after their breakup. However, at no point has it been officially stated that Mr. A was part of a seven-member idol group, making those earlier rumors completely baseless. Sources also noted that Kim Sae Ron never hid her relationship with Mr. A, often introducing him to acquaintances as her boyfriend. While her past relationships have been mentioned, no official list of ex-boyfriends has been confirmed. Meanwhile, Kim Sae Ron and Kim Soo Hyun's ongoing legal case continues to take shocking turns. According to Edaily, South Korean police are currently investigating 10 legal cases connected to Kim Sae Ron. At a press conference on May 20, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency revealed that 7 of those cases are being handled by the Gangnam Police Station, while the other 3 fall under the Seodaemun Police Station. Notably, 7 of these cases were filed by Kim Soo Hyun. In addition, he now faces accusations from Kim Sae Ron's grieving family, including a charge of violating the Child Welfare Act.
Korea Herald
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Korea Herald
Son Heung-min's father, brother suspended from coaching for child abuse
Son Woong-jung and two coaches of his soccer academy slapped with suspension ranging from three to six months The father and brother of Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min received suspension from coaching by sports authorities of Gangwon Province, after the pair and another coach from the father's youth academy was convicted for child abuse by local court. The Gangwon Football Association recently confirmed a three-month suspension on Son Woong-jung, the father of the Tottenham star and director of SON Football Academy, and a fellow coach of the institution. This was based on the investigation by the government-affiliated Korea Sport Ethics Center. Son Heung-yun, the older brother of Son Heung-min and a coach at his father's academy, was subject to a longer, six-month suspension. The aforementioned punishments are the lowest level of disciplinary actions for those found guilty of violence by coaches, according to regulations of the KSEC. The GFA's committee ruled that the verbal abuse by Son Woong-jung and physical abuse by the other two occurred without premeditation. Both parties have requested a reconsideration of the punishment, with the lawyer of the abused youth athlete saying that the abuse took place repeatedly and cannot be considered as actions made on the spur of the moment. The three officials of the SON Football Academy were each slapped 3 million won ($2,158) fine by the Chuncheon District Court in November, over violating the clause about child abuse in the Child Welfare Act. The victimized youth athlete told police that he was subject to frequent verbal abuse by the elder Son but said physical abuse was inflicted by his coaches. This included the younger Son hitting the child with a baton during a training camp in March of 2024, which supposedly left an injury requiring two weeks of medical treatment. Son Woong-jung issued a public apology for the child victim and his family, but said that some of their claims were not true. He admitted to coaching the children in a way that was "not corresponding to the standards set by the changing trend and the law." Son, a former player himself, was famous for the harsh upbringing he gave his now-world famous son. In a 2020 interview, he said he "beat up Heung-min a lot," and admitted in his book that his training methods were harsh. It was reported one of the neighbors even reported the elder Son for child abuse for what he did during the training of his son. Son Heung-min himself has not accused his father of abuse, expressing respect for him and his training methods.
News18
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Kim Soo Hyun–Kim Sae Ron Controversy Triggers ‘10 Police Cases In 3 Months'
Last Updated: Kim Soo Hyun's side has filed seven legal complaints, including one against the controversial YouTube channel Garo Sero Research Institute. The controversy involving South Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun and the late actress Kim Sae Ron continues to stir headlines and is far from over. Even months after the scandal, which first broke out in early March, every new revelation shakes things up. What started as a shocking revelation has now turned into a full-blown legal storm, with both parties locked in a tangled web of accusations, investigations and public scrutiny. The heart of the matter lies in allegations that Kim Soo Hyun had a romantic relationship with Kim Sae Ron when she was still a minor. These claims, which were shared by the late actress's aunt on Garo Sero Research Institute's YouTube channel, along with a few newly surfaced pieces of evidence, have led to a fierce legal battle and intense media scrutiny. While many details still remain unclear, the case has triggered ten separate legal investigations linked to Kim Sae Ron, according to the South Korean media outlet Edaily. On Monday, May 19, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency revealed during a press conference that seven of these cases are currently being handled by the Gangnam Police Station, while the remaining three are under the jurisdiction of the Seodaemun Police Station. The same outlet reported that Kim Soo Hyun's side has filed seven legal complaints, including one against the controversial YouTube channel Garo Sero Research Institute, aka Hoverlab, accusing them of defamation and stalking. Meanwhile, Kim Sae Ron's bereaved family and legal representatives have submitted three cases, one of which includes a serious accusation against Kim Soo Hyun for violating the Child Welfare Act. The family, along with the Garo Sero Research Institute, even held a press conference earlier this month, where they released an audio clip as part of their evidence. The clip, which allegedly featured the late actress, claimed that Kim Sae Ron dated the Queen of Tears actor when she was still in high school. Moreover, both even had intimate physical relations. However, the actor and his agency, Gold Medalist, have firmly denied the allegation, calling it baseless and deeply damaging. YouTuber Lee Jin Ho even claimed that the recording was fabricated using AI. More recently, Bu Ji Seok, the lawyer representing Kim Sae Ron's side, has come under fire, too. He has reportedly been reported to the National Human Rights Commission of Korea for allegedly giving misleading legal advice to the family during the case.
Pink Villa
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Kim Soo Hyun–Kim Sae Ron controversy sparks over 10 police investigations; here's what we know
The scandal involving Kim Soo Hyun and the late actress Kim Sae Ron's alleged relationship during her minor years shows no signs of fading. Since the controversy erupted in February 2025, it has sparked numerous accusations, conspiracy theories, public backlash, and even shifts in careers. Yet, many believe what's been revealed so far is just the surface of a much larger issue. Currently, South Korean police authorities are investigating 10 legal cases linked to Kim Sae Ron, as per Edaily. Actor Kim Soo Hyun is also under scrutiny, suspected of having a relationship with Kim Sae Ron when she was underage. On May 19, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency announced in a press briefing that seven of these cases are being handled by the Gangnam Police Station, while the remaining three fall under the jurisdiction of the Seodaemun Police Station. According to Edaily, Kim Soo Hyun has filed seven legal complaints, while representatives of Kim Sae Ron have submitted three. Among these accusations, a significant complaint comes from Kim Sae Ron's bereaved family. They have accused Kim Soo Hyun of violating the Child Welfare Act and have presented evidence, including audio recordings, some of which were released in cooperation with the YouTube channel Garo Sero Institute, also known as Ga Se Yeon. In response, Kim Soo Hyun has filed a counter-complaint against Garosero, accusing the platform of defamation and stalking. His legal team has also alleged that the audio recordings shared online were altered using artificial intelligence. Additionally, Bu Ji Seok, the lawyer representing the bereaved family, is facing criticism after being reported to the National Human Rights Commission of Korea for allegedly giving misleading legal advice. The case remains ongoing, with Kim Sea Ron 's family and Kim Soo Hyun caught in an increasingly complex mix of legal battles and public disputes. Authorities have confirmed that they are carefully examining all allegations and evidence submitted.
