The talent agency Gold Medalist issued an official statement on the 18th, clarifying that they have never demanded compensation from actress Kim Sae-ron. They emphasized that this claim can be verified through the content of the certified mail, and they have never asked Kim Sae-ron to compensate for the damages caused to the project. They also denied the allegation that they forced Kim Sae-ron to repay her deBTS. The agency has been resolving the compensation for damages caused by a drunk driving incident with Kim Sae-ron, and through various efforts, they reduced the remaining compensation to about 700 million won. However, as Kim Sae-ron was having difficulties in her activities, the agency judged that she was no longer able to repay her deBTS and processed the loss preservation in December 2023. In relation to this, they emphasized again that the second certified mail was simply a legal procedure guide, expressing their intention to discuss the repayment method and schedule. They also clarified the claim that they prevented Kim Sae-ron from contacting other actors in the agency, explaining that it was intended to have her communicate with the responsible attorney, not to discuss the ‘debt issue’ with people who have no legal authority. The agency claimed that what they told Kim Sae-ron about contacting the agency’s actors was not to ask other people in the company ‘about this case’s debt’. In fact, they reported that Kim Sae-ron freely communicated with the agency’s actors. They also addressed the suspicion that there is some relationship between the agency and YouTuber Lee Jin-ho, drawing a line that Gold Medalist has no relation with Lee Jin-ho. They also clarified their position on the suspicion that they slandered actress Seo Ye-ji. The agency denied that Gold Medalist slandered Seo Ye-ji, stating that it is not true at all, and the manager who was in charge of Seo Ye-ji at the time also contacted the agency in disbelief after seeing the rumor.
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