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Korea Herald
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Late Kim Sae-ron's family lodges complaint against Kim Soo-hyun over child welfare violations
The family of the late actress Kim Sae-ron on Wednesday filed a complaint with the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency against actor Kim Soo-hyun, accusing him of violating the Child Welfare Act and making false accusations. Bu Ji-seok, the family's legal representative, discussed this latest legal action during a press conference in Seoul earlier in the day, reiterating the late actress's previous claims that she had been romantically involved with the actor starting when she was in her second year of middle school. Kim Soo-hyun has strongly denied this claim. At the conference, a recording was played of what the family claimed was a conversation between the late actress and an acquaintance. In the recording, the acquaintance's voice was revoiced by another person to protect his privacy. The recording was presented as evidence to corroborate her claims that she dated the actor for six years and that their relationship ended after she went to university. After the conference, Gold Medalist, Kim Soo-hyun's agency, strongly disputed the authenticity of the file, saying it was "completely fabricated." It further alleged that it "appeared to have been created using artificial intelligence." The agency warned it would take legal action for defamation, asserting that this was an attempt to damage the actor's reputation "based on forged evidence." This latest legal action from the family came after Kim Soo-hyun himself took legal steps. Late last month, the actor filed a second stalking lawsuit against Kim Se-ui, operator of the YouTube channel Hoverlab that first raised the underage dating allegations. This was in addition to an initial stalking lawsuit he had filed against Kim on April 2. Previously, the actor had also filed legal complaints against the YouTuber and the actress's family for releasing a photo of him without trousers and threatening him. He is also seeking 12 billion won ($8.14 million) in damages in relation to those complaints. (Yonhap)
News18
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Kim Sae-Ron's Family Files Lawsuit Against Kim Soo-Hyun For Child Abuse, Perjury
Last Updated: Kim Sae-ron's family released an audio recording as evidence that Kim Soo-hyun was involved with Sae-ron while she was a minor. Kim Soo-hyun is in the spotlight for allegedly dating late actress Kim Sae-ron. The controversy started when Sae-ron's family accused Soo-hyun for dating their daughter while she was still a minor. However, the Queen of Tears star has often denied these claims. On May 7, Kim Sae-ron's family held a press conference about a 'serious crime" involving the actor. The family's legal representative, attorney Bu Ji Seok, stated that there was evidence supporting the claim that Kim Soo-hyun was involved with Kim Sae-ron while she was underage. He also added that the family has filed a lawsuit against Kim Soo-hyun for violating the Child Welfare Act and false accusation (perjury). During the event, Bu Ji Seok shared an audio recording previously released by the Garo Sero Institute. The recording allegedly Kim Sae-ron's talking about her past relationship with Kim Soo-hyun. According to the recording, the actor began a physical relationship with Kim Sae-ron while she was in middle school. She also mentioned disturbing behaviour by the actor while they were involved, including passing inappropriate comments and sending her explicit photos. Before the conference, Kim Soo-hyun's agency, Goldmedalist, had claimed that they are worried about the event. The agency requested the media to check the facts with them first before reporting anything. As per Sports World, the agency stated, 'Following their previous press conference, we have serious concerns about the continued spread of false information related to Kim Soo Hyun. We sincerely ask that when they attempt to report on unverified, one-sided claims, that they first try to fact-check with us to prevent the spread and reproduction of false information that could result in unfair damages to the related parties." For several months, Kim Soo-hyun had not commented about the controversy. However, in March, he held a press conference where he confirmed that he and the late Kim Sae-ron were in a relationship, but made it clear that it only started after she became an adult. Kim Soo-hyun also explained that he heard about claims from a YouTube channel linked to Kim Sae-ron's family, who blamed the actor for her suffering. However, Soo-hyun shared that, as far as he knew, Sae-ron was actually in a relationship with someone else before she passed away. Because of this, he felt it was even harder for him to know how to respond or contact her. He said that both of them had already separated. First Published:
Tatler Asia
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
Star-studded K-dramas with next-level casting and unforgettable cameos
2. 'Crash Landing on You' (2019-2020) Starring: Son Ye-jin, Hyun Bin, Kim Jung-hyun, Seo Ji-hye Cameos: Kim Soo-hyun (in full Secretly, Greatly regalia), Choi Ji-woo (as herself) Part forbidden romance, part political fairy tale, this drama didn't just unite North and South Korea (fictionally, of course) — it also united some of Korea's most bankable stars. Son Ye-jin brings grace and grit as chaebol heiress Yoon Se-ri, while Hyun Bin melts screens as stoic North Korean officer Ri Jeong-hyeok. The supporting cast? Already leads in their own right. And just when viewers thought the casting couldn't get better, in walks Kim Soo-hyun as his undercover agent character from another film universe, and Choi Ji-woo as a wink to her legacy in K-drama royalty. It's less of a drama, more of a constellation. 3. 'Queen of Tears' (2024) Starring: Kim Soo-hyun, Kim Ji-won, Park Sung-hoon, Kwak Dong-yeon Cameo: Song Joong-ki Hae-in (Kim Ji-won), a chaebol heiress, and Hyun-woo (Kim Soo-hyun), her husband from humble beginnings, find their love tested when she is diagnosed with a terminal illness. Melodrama, power struggles, and emotional gut punches ensue—but it's the prestige cast that elevates this makjang-meets-romance to K-drama elite. Song Joong-ki's surprise cameo as Vincenzo Cassano made fans collectively lose their minds. See more: 12 best Korean drama cameos that almost stole the show 4. 'Squid Game' (2021-ongoing) Starring: Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Park Hae-soo, Wi Ha-joon, Jung Ho-yeon, Heo Sung-tae Cameos: Gong Yoo This isn't like the other K-dramas on this list. Here, hundreds of desperate contestants compete in deadly children's games for a cash prize. What could've been schlock turned into global television thanks to sharp writing and a cast filled with award winners and rising stars. Gong Yoo appears just long enough to slap someone and leave us wanting more, while Lee Byung-hun adds gravitas in his late-season role. Season 2 upped the ante with Park Sung-hoon, T.O.P., and Im Si-wan joining the mix. 5. 'Goblin (Guardian: The Lonely and Great God)' (2016-2017) Starring: Gong Yoo, Kim Go-eun, Lee Dong-wook, Yoo In-na, Yook Sung-jae Cameos: Kim So-hyun, Jung Hae-in A 939-year-old goblin (Gong Yoo) searches for his bride to end his immortal life—only to fall in love. Add a dashing Grim Reaper (Lee Dong-wook) and you've got Korea's most poetic supernatural roommate comedy. The ensemble chemistry is legendary, but even the cameos (like Jung Hae-in as Kim Go-eun's first crush) hit hard. Don't miss: From goblins to fox spirits and mermaids: 8 fantasy K-drama characters we love 6. 'Descendants of the Sun' (2016) Starring: Song Joong-ki, Song Hye-kyo, Jin Goo, Kim Ji-won Cameo: Lee Kwang-soo Captain Yoo Shi-jin (Song Joong-ki) and Dr. Kang Mo-yeon (Song Hye-kyo) fall in love amidst war zones and natural disasters. It's romantic, glossy, and unashamedly cinematic. The supporting actors became stars in their own right, while Lee Kwang-soo's brief but hilarious role proved even military dramas need comic relief. World-famous K-pop girl group Red Velvet even makes an appearance! 7. 'Mr Sunshine' (2018) Starring: Lee Byung-hun, Kim Tae-ri, Yoo Yeon-seok, Byun Yo-han, Kim Min-jung In early 1900s Korea, Eugene Choi (Lee Byung-hun), an American soldier born into slavery, returns to Joseon and finds love and resistance. It's an epic tale of patriotism and doomed romance—written by Kim Eun-sook, directed like a movie, and acted with theatrical precision by an A-list cast whose chemistry burns hotter than the set lighting. Don't miss: 10 most expensive Korean dramas to make 8. 'Signal' (2016-ongoing) Starring: Lee Je-hoon, Kim Hye-soo, Cho Jin-woong A modern-day profiler (Lee Je-hoon) communicates with a detective from the past (Cho Jin-woong) through a mysterious walkie-talkie. With each unsolved case, timelines unravel and converge. A genre-defining drama with incredible depth—and a cast that could have carried a dozen shows between them. Also read: 12 intense K-drama thrillers that will keep you on the edge of your seat 9. 'Misaeng: Incomplete Life' (2014) Starring: Im Si-wan, Lee Sung-min, Kang So-ra, Byun Yo-han Cameos: Kim Won-hae, Park Hae-joon Jang Geu-rae (Im Si-wan), a former baduk prodigy, joins the harsh corporate world armed with zero experience. What follows is one of K-drama's most acclaimed office dramas, with a cast that feels like it was assembled by HR angels. The workplace politics cut deep, but the ensemble gives every scene a pulse. 10. 'Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth' (2016-2017) Starring: Park Seo-joon, Go Ara, Park Hyung-sik, Choi Min-ho, Kim Taehyung (V) A drama about a secret group of elite warriors in the Silla Kingdom…played by some of K-pop's most handsome exports. This show is chaos, eyeliner, and bromance, but the cast is a glittering list of stars. Watching it today feels like opening a very expensive yearbook. See more: 10 timeless Asian period dramas
Gulf News
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf News
Kim Soo-hyun resurfaces with new legal action: YouTuber faces jail time and Dh51k for stalking and false claims
Kim Soo-hyun's agency, Goldmedalist, has issued a formal statement regarding legal action against Kim Se Eui, the operator of the YouTube channel HoverLab Inc., for violating the Stalking Punishment Act. According to the official statement, GOLDMEDALIST and the actor have filed an additional complaint and accusation against Kim Se-eui today. This follows earlier legal action initiated on April 1, 2025, when the agency and Kim Soo-hyun first filed a complaint against Kim Se Eui for repeatedly spreading false and defamatory information about the actor. These actions were deemed to constitute stalking under South Korean law. The authorities quickly took action, and by April 22, 2025, they had determined that Kim Se Eui's behaviour qualified as stalking. As a result, they requested a "provisional measure" to stop the individual's actions. The Seoul Central District Court granted the request the following day, April 23, 2025, issuing a court order for Kim Se Eui to cease the harmful behavior. Despite being officially notified of the court's decision on April 24, which clearly prohibited any further actions that were deemed to be stalking, Kim Se Eui has allegedly continued to spread false information about Kim Soo-hyun through his YouTube platform. Kim Se Eui's actions, in direct violation of the court order, now subject him to criminal punishment under Article 20, Paragraph 2 of the Stalking Punishment Act. The law states that offenders can face a sentence of up to two years in prison or a fine of up to 20 million won (approximately $14,000). In response to this ongoing issue, GOLDMEDALIST and Kim Soo Hyun have once again moved forward with additional legal action. In March, the actor came under fire for his relationship with Kim Sae-ron, with YouTubers alleging that she was a minor when they were dating. The actor also faced accusations of pressuring her with debt, all of which he denied in a tearful press conference.
Nikkei Asia
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Nikkei Asia
K-pop's problem with minors is hidden in plain sight
Haeryun Kang is a journalist and filmmaker in Seoul. She is currently directing the feature documentary "Naro's Search for Space." The scandal surrounding A-list actor Kim Soo-hyun has become one of South Korea's most explosive pedophilia controversies. The 37-year-old is accused of grooming and dating actress Kim Sae-ron since she was a minor. She died by suicide on Feb. 16 -- on Mr. Kim's birthday -- and her family has publicly blamed him for her death.
