On the 30th, 'Real' ranked 4th on Netflix's 'Today's Top 10 Movies in South Korea.' This surge in viewership appears to be linked to the recent controversy involving Kim Soo-hyun's personal life, as well as allegations that the film's late actress Sulli was pressured into filming revealing scenes during production.
Released in 2017, 'Real' follows the story of Jang Tae-young, a crime boss facing the threat of losing his casino 'Siesta' to the underworld kingpin Jo Won-geun. In a bid to resolve financial issues, Jang Tae-young seeks out investors. Kim Soo-hyun plays dual roles as both the crime boss and a mysterious investor.
Previously, the family of the late Kim Sae-ron claimed through the YouTube channel 'Garo Sero Institute' that Kim Sae-ron dated Kim Soo-hyun from November 19, 2015, when she was in middle school, until July 7, 2021. They also alleged that after leaving her agency, she received a notice from Gold Medalist demanding repayment of a 700 million won debt, causing her psychological distress.
Kim Soo-hyun's side refuted these claims, stating that they dated from the summer of 2019, when Kim Sae-ron was an adult, until the fall of 2020. The two parties continue to dispute the truth. Kim Soo-hyun plans to hold a press conference on the 31st to address the situation.
Reported by Yoo Ye-ji, TenAsia ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr