After YouTuber Lee Jin Ho claimed that each Kim Sae Ron and Kim Soo Hyun had been relationship completely different folks—dismissing the relationship timeline introduced by GaroSero—a third-generation Ok-pop idol’s title instantly popped up. In response to the YouTuber, who referred to him as singer ‘A’ and even linked him to Sae Ron’s DUI case, the Bloodhounds star was allegedly relationship the singer often between 2019 and 2022. After alleged proof of espresso vans being despatched to filming units and different particulars surfaced, on-line sleuths dug deeper and found an analogous espresso cart that had been despatched to solo artist WOODZ throughout one in all his music video shoots. The connections shortly began to look clearer, and as stress mounted, WOODZ’s company, EDAM Leisure, issued a short assertion.
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Woodz’s company responds to Kim Sae Ron’s relationship controversy
Earlier this week, Lee Jin Ho recommended that Kim Sae Ron’s breakup with WOODZ in 2022 could have contributed to her DUI incident. To assist his declare that the 2 had been truly relationship, he pointed to their social media exercise—liking one another’s posts, sharing photos, and even how Kim Soo Hyun’s company, Gold Medalist, appeared to pay attention to the connection, as they organized espresso vans for them. In response, EDAM Leisure issued a short assertion on the rumours, selecting to not verify something, which solely fueled additional confusion amongst followers. The corporate said: “Since it’s a non-public matter, we can’t confirm it.” WOODZ is presently serving his obligatory navy service.
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Who’s Woodz?
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Actual title Jo Seung Youn, he’s recognised as a third-generation Ok-pop idol, identical as BTS, EXO, SEVENTEEN, GOT7, and so on., who debuted with the Chinese language-Korean boy group known as UNIQ. Later in 2019, he participated in an Mnet survival present, got here fifth, and shot to nationwide fame after debuting as a member of the venture group X1. However quickly after the group disbanded, he kicked off his solo profession. As of 2025, WOODZ has established himself as a profitable Korean soloist. He launched his first mini album, named Equal, in 2020. Since then, he has launched loads of tracks, together with Love Me Tougher, Hijack, I Hate You, and so on. In January 2024, he enlisted in South Korea’s navy and is presently serving as a sergeant. He shall be discharged on July 21, 2025.
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This isn’t the primary time a star has been dragged into the Kim Sae Ron–Kim Soo Hyun controversy. Earlier, large names like IU, Park Web optimization Joon, Sulli, and BTS had been additionally pulled in. Critics have been calling out the controversial YouTuber for tarnishing the late actor’s title by dragging in folks and hyperlinks that don’t maintain anymore. Some suspect he’s defending Soo Hyun as public opinion turns towards the actor, although Jin Ho had earlier mentioned he’s not supporting him and if legislation proves him fallacious, he shall be accountable for the error. Regardless of being hit with a defamation lawsuit by Kim Sae Ron’s household, Jin Ho has continued to launch movies on the matter.
