KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 — Goldmedalist, the agency representing of South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun, issued a statement yesterday denying allegations made in a press conference held by the family of the late actress Kim Sae-ron and YouTube channel HoverLab.

According to an English translation of the statement posted on Soompi, the agency refuted claims that it pressured 24-year-old Sae-ron for debt repayment or threatened legal action over social media posts.

“The certification of contents sent on March 25, 2024 was intended to alleviate Sae-ron’s concerns and explain the reasons for urging debt repayment, as well as to express our willingness to negotiate positively regarding the repayment,” the agency said.