Kim Soohyun's Movie, What happened behind the scenes ?

The movie was supposed to be a turning point in their careers, but instead, it became a nightmare. While Sulli faced relentless attacks, Soohyun seemed to walk away unscathed. How did a film meant to showcase their talents turn into one of the most controversial projects in Korean cinema? With new accusations surfacing, many are now reexamining Soohyun's past actions and connections. Did he truly stay silent while Sulli took all the heat? And why is this scandal resurfacing now? The answers may be more shocking than you remember. Join us as we break down the full story behind the film that changed everything.

Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Kim Suyon's twenty seventeen film Reel is stirring up controversy
once again, this time after Sully's brother leveled shocking accusations
against the actor and the movie's director, who happens to
be his cousin. As more unsettling details emerge about the
films behind the scenes drama, questions are growing how many
others beyond Seharan might have fallen victim to Suhyun's actions.
The movie, touted as an action thriller, had Suhan returning

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to the big screen after secretly greatly and reports quickly
highlighted the noir elements of the upcoming movie, casting him
as a cold, ambitious character. Initially, there was little about
the film aside from Suhuon's role in the fact that
he had personally invested millions in the project. The premise
of the movie, along with Suhuon's involvement in it, generated
a lot of excitement among the public, but everything changed

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when Sully was reported to have been offered the female lead.
Despite the lack of official confirmation, the backlash against her
was swift and harsh. Even before the casting was confirmed,
online forums were filled with comments accusing her of ruining
the f film, and netizens were ruthless, questioning why she
was being cast in such a prestigious project. Once it

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was confirmed that Sully would play Song Yu Hua, a
rehabilitation specialist, the hate escalated. People criticized her acting without
the movie even being out, saying she didn't deserve to
share the screen with who they considered to be prestigious
actors like Lie Sungman, sungdongil, and even Suhun. Things only
got worse in twenty sixteen when basically every media outlet

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reported that Sully would be filming an explicit scene for
the movie. This would mark her first bed scene, and
the backlash was immediate and unforgiving. Instead of discussing the
film or her performance as an actress, the focus was
entirely on her personal life. Critics made vile comments about
her relationship with Choiza and called her vile and degrading names.
The most disturbing part was that some even treated Suhyun

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like a victim, acting as if he had been forced
into the scene. This narrative was absurd considering Suyun was
not only a co star, but also a producer on
the film. Heavily involved indecision from casting to the content. Disturbingly,
the film's marketing strategy seemed to take things up a
notch by focusing heavily on the explicit scenes, which only
escalated the backlash Sully was facing. Rather than shying away

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from the controversy, the movie leaned into it, using these
scenes as a main selling point. Part of this was
one insider revealing that Sully surprisingly handled most of the
scenes herself, with only a few more revealing moments involving
a body double. Despite this, the media couldn't help but
turn her involvement into a spectacle, questioning whether her role
was just a publicity stunt designed to draw attention through

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her exposure. This left both fans and critics baffled, wondering
why no one seemed willing to stand up for her
as she faced relentless criticism. By May twenty seventeen, a
month before the film's release, the public was already predicting
failure for Real, with many blaming Sully for the movie's
potential flop. Online discussions questioned whether her controversial image would

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harm the movie's prospects, with some even suggesting that Suhun's
career would be ruined by association the attacks on Sully
were so pervasive that even the slightest misstep became fuel
for more hate. When she arrived late to the press conference,
the media pounced, criticizing her tardiness and her comments about
the set. Sully had tried to connect with the role,
going so far as to visit hospitals to observe therapists,

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but none of these efforts were acknowledged. Instead, the spotlight
remained on her perceived flaws, with Suyun contributing to the
narrative by scolding her publicly dismissing her with comments like speak,
normally further isolating her. Despite being a supporting character, Sully
bore the brunt of the attention. When Reel finally hit theaters,
the reviews were harsh, but the blame remained on her.

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Critics agreed that the film failed due to poor direction,
a confusing script, and a lack of cohesive storytelling, yet
the public continued to scapegoat Sully, ignoring the film's many flaws. Suhyun,
despite his role as both a producer and lead actor,
remained silent. He distanced himself from the blame and instead
focused on his career, leaving Sully to carry the weight

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of the criticism. As the movie sank into obscurity, Suhyan
quietly left for military service, having contributed to the chaos
but refusing to take responsibility. Meanwhile, Sully remained the target
of online hate, with no one stepping in to defend
her or challenge the narrative being pushed by the media.
In the aftermath of the movie's failure, questions surrounding Suhun's

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involvement started to emerge. Speculation grew that he, along with
his cousin the director, may have intentionally stirred up controversy
to grab attention for a film that was already destined
to flop. Rumors even suggested that the explicit scenes were
leaked on purpose to generate buzz. The media seemed to
play a part in this, too, protecting Suhan's image while

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shifting the blame onto Sully, casting her as the scapegoat
for the movie's shortcomings. As more allegations surface, it's becoming
clear that Sully was unjustly dragged into a mess that
she had little control over, and the true story behind
Reel is far more complex than anyone originally thought. After
Suhun's interactions with Sarahan and how he allegedly treated her
came to light. The issue came to light once again

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as his name made headlines. Sully's brother, Choi gunhy took
to Instagram on March twenty first with a cryptic message.
He posted a black square with a caption that seemed
directed at Suhyun, writing, Kimshi, I have a lot to say,
but I can't. You're going to fall from your high position,
so you better hold on tight gun. He never mentioned
anyone by name, but since his post came just as
Suhyon was under fire, many assumed it was about him.

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As speculation grew, he addressed it again later that day
with another black square, pointing out how Suhuon's fans reacted instantly,
even though he never named anyone. He expressed frustration over
the lack of clear facts, saying he had lived with
that same uncertainty for years. To cope, he had convinced
himself there was no other choice. He decided not to
say more, believing it wouldn't change anything or help anyone,

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especially with so many already struggling. He ended the caption
with aren't you the ones constantly dragging my sister onto
the chopping block? Over similar issues. The way her name
keeps getting brought up all over the place, it's honestly disgusting.
He didn't go into details, but it was clear that
something had happened during the filming of Reel. He made
it even more obvious with another post where he captioned

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it my life, your life, all of our lives are real,
with the word real being in quotation marks. On March
twenty seventh, gone he made another post, and this time
his words carried even more weight. He spoke about the
six years that had passed since Sully's passing, accusing someone
of having played around with her during that time, and
warning that they too would now have to endure six

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years of suffering. His message was sharp and direct, making
it clear that he believed consequences were inevitable, while also
urging them not to collapse too soon under the weight
of their own actions. The situation escalated even further the
next day, when Gon He took things a step further
by publicly demanding a statement from both Suhyun and his
cousin Lee Robe, who had directed Real. In an exclusive

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interview with Sports kyong Yang, he opened up about them
meant sorrow his family had been forced to live with
for the past six years, emphasizing that the pain they
carried had never faded. He also addressed Sarah's passing, stating
that it wasn't something they could simply overlook or pretend
had no connection to their own circumstances, while also offering
his condolences to her family in light of what had happened.

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Along with his statement Gone, he raised three specific issues
that he wanted Suhyon and Lee Robe to address. The
first revolved around disturbing testimonies shared by staff and actors
at Sully's funeral, where it was revealed that her explicit
scenes with Suhyon in real had not been as detailed
in the original script, leading him to demand Suhyon's stance

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on the matter. The second issue focused on that very scene.
As Gone, He claimed that although a body double had
been present on set during filming, Sully had ultimately been
persuaded and even forced into doing the scene herself, leaving
him questioning why the double had not been used instead. Lastly,
he pointed out the conflicting statements that had been made
about the body double's presence, as it had previously been

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stated that no double was available, that day due to
an illness, yet testimonies at the funeral contradicted this claim.
With these inconsistencies coming to light, Gone, he insisted that
both Suhyon and lee Robe come forward with a clear explanation.
He added, there were many other things we heard at
Sully's funeral, but we are only asking for answers for
these three fact based instances. Please respond, Gone. He ended

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by saying that he hoped the truth about Saraon would
come to light and that if her family ever wanted
to meet, he would be willing to offer his condolences
and support. His words sent shockwaves through the industry, once
again reigniting discussions about the movie. Sully's fans, along with
nedicons who were now scrutinizing Suyan's past, had always suspected
that something was off about Real, from the way Sully

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was treated during filming to how the movie was promoted. However,
they were only now beginning to grasp just how deep
the issue ran. In response to the growing controversy, Gold Medalists,
the agency found by Suhon's cousin, who also directed Reel,
released a brief statement saying they were in the process
of verifying the claims made by Sully's brother. This vague
response did little to calm the public, with netizens expressing

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their frustration over the company's predictable attempt to deflect responsibility.
They wrote comments like they are checking things every day
and why does checking sound like bribing a witness? Fans
quickly pointed out how strange the entire situation was. Sully
suddenly stopped participating in group activities to focus on acting,
even though she had only been in a couple of

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dramas before. Then, out of nowhere, she landed a role
in Reel, starring alongside one of the most popular actors
in the industry, Suhyun. Speculation spread that Sully might have
been looking to break free from her innocent, idle image,
which could have made her more susceptible to agreeing to
the explicit scenes, which could have been easily done with
a body double. Many felt that Suyon exploited Solly's struggles,

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both personal and professional, knowing she was vulnerable. For Sully,
working with someone as famous as Suyun might have seemed
like a golden opportunity, a chance to prove herself in
the industry, but instead it appeared to be another instance
of manipulation, with Suhyun using his position to take advantage
of a younger, more vulnerable actress. Some even speculated that

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both Suhyun and the director his cousin pressured Sully into
uncomfortable situations, taking advantage of her challenges. The fact that
she had no real support on set with two powerful men,
one the lead actor, the other the director, made the
whole situation even more troubling. To many. The movie felt
like a trap, drawing Sully in and keeping her there
with no one watching out for her well being. While

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the full extent of what went on behind the scenes
remains unclear, the impact this movie had on Sully is undeniable.
Her family shared that after filming Reel, Sully vowed never
to act in films again because of the mental strain
it caused her. Sully's struggles became even more evident when
she eventually sought psychiatric help and even self harmed because

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of it. While Reel wasn't the sole reason behind her
heartbreaking fate, it certainly played a role in worsening her
mental health, adding to the relentless hate she was already facing,
and making it even more unbearable for her to deal with.