Suzy hit with false marriage rumor as agency vows legal action

Actor Suzy / Courtesy of Management Soop

Suzy, former member of girl group Miss A and now a leading actress, has been swept up in marriage rumors while shooting the upcoming Disney+ series “Delusion,” which also faced a filming controversy.

Kim Jang-kyun, CEO of Suzy’s agency Management Soop, took to his personal social media to issue a blunt warning on Thursday, writing, “If you’re caught spreading rumors, you’ll be punished.”

His remarks came after an online rumor spread claiming that Suzy would marry Kim Byung-hoon, CEO of beauty company APR, with speculation that an official announcement was imminent.

In response, Management Soop issued a statement on its official social media account on Friday, saying, “Recently, we have confirmed the circulation of false information, speculative rumors, malicious posts and defamatory comments regarding our artist. These actions seriously damage her reputation, and we will pursue strong legal measures without any settlement or leniency.”

The agency added, “We will continue to respond firmly to all illegal activities and do our utmost to protect the rights and interests of our artist,” while also asking the public to report any further rights violations.

Meanwhile, Suzy is busy filming “Delusion,” scheduled for release next year. Set in 1935 Gyeongseong (Seoul’s old name), the drama follows painter Yoon Yi-ho (played by Kim Seon-ho), who is commissioned to paint the portrait of Song Jeong-hwa (Suzy), a mysterious woman shrouded in rumors after having lived in seclusion for more than half a century.

The project marks Suzy and Kim Seon-ho’s reunion after starring together in tvN’s “Start-Up” in 2020.

Actors Kim Seon-ho, left, and Suzy with director Han Jae-rim. Courtesy of Disney+

However, the production has also faced criticism for alleged negligence.

An online community post included a video suggesting the crew had left piles of trash behind in a forest on Jeju Island after filming. The issue sparked stronger backlash as director Han Jae-rim, who helms the series, is originally from Jeju.

The production team acknowledged the incident, saying, “Filming ended late at night, and the site was not thoroughly cleared. We have since apologized to local authorities and immediately cleaned up the area.”

They added, “The location has now been fully restored. We sincerely apologize for causing inconvenience and will take greater care in managing filming sites going forward.”

This article from the Xportsnews is translated by generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.