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Choi Ga-on says gold 'dream' sweetened by message from Kim Yuna, praise from Chloe Kim

After making history as the youngest Olympic women’s halfpipe gold medalist, 17-year-old Choi Ga-on said one of the sweetest moments of her victory was receiving a personal message of congratulations from “Queen Yuna.”

2026-02-15

Omega marks boarder Choi Ga-on's timeless gold victory with Olympic edition Speedmaster

Choi Ga-on, the 17-year-old snowboarder who secured Korea’s first gold medal of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, has been presented with a special edition timepiece from Omega.

2026-02-15

New evidence unveiled in Kim Soo-hyun grooming controversy, Kim Sae-ron's family seeks apology

YouTube channel Hoverlab and the lawyer representing late actor Kim Sae-ron’s family revealed KakaoTalk chats between the two actors that allegedly took place in 2016 as evidence that Kim Soo-hyun “either dated or sexually groomed Kim Sae-ron.”

2025-03-27

Kim Soo-hyun's fan event in Taiwan canceled amid scandal

Actor Kim Soo-hyun's meet and greet in Taiwan has been canceled due to issues regarding his “schedules,” 7-Eleven Taiwan said Tuesday.

2025-03-25

Actor Kim Soo-hyun to hold meet and greet in Taiwan despite Kim Sae-ron controversy

Actor Kim Soo-hyun is scheduled to go ahead with a meet and greet with fans in Taiwan on March 30, making it his first official appearance in weeks since actor Kim Sae-ron's family accused him of dating the late actor when she was a minor.

2025-03-23

Kim Soo-hyun's agency denies legal papers were a threat but offered Kim Sae-ron time to pay debt

The second set of papers sent to Kim Sae-ron was not meant to pressure her but rather offered her an extended window of time to pay her debt, Kim Soo-hyun's agency Gold Medalist said Tuesday.

2025-03-18

Kim Soo-hyun's agency threatened Kim Sae-ron in two sets of legal papers, family's attorney says

The family of late actor Kim Sae-ron found another set of papers on Monday morning "threatening Kim Sae-ron that the agency will press charges if she tries to talk to Kim Soo-hyun again," according to the family's attorney.

2025-03-17

Kim Sae-ron's family to press charges against YouTuber, reporters and Kim Soo-hyun, attorney says

Late actor Kim Sae-ron's family is set to press charges not only against YouTuber Lee Jin-ho but also actor Kim Soo-hyun and reporters from SBS and Dispatch, the family's legal representation said Monday.

2025-03-17

Hoverlab releases photo of pantless Kim Soo-hyun, demands his apology

YouTube channel Hoverlab released a photograph of actor Kim Soo-hyun allegedly washing dishes without his trousers at late actor Kim Sae-ron's house.

2025-03-16

Kim Soo-hyun's agency asks Kim Sae-ron's mother to meet in person

Actor Kim Soo-hyun's agency would like to meet the mother of late actor Kim Sae-ron to settle the ongoing back-and-forth between the two parties regarding his alleged relationship with the late actor.

2025-03-15