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India Today
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Kim Soo-hyun's agency files fresh complaint against YouTuber Kim Se-eui
Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun's agency announced that it had filed an additional complaint and indictment against YouTuber Kim Se-eui for violating the Stalking Punishment Act. In an official statement, the agency revealed that the initial complaint was filed on April 1, citing Kim Se-Eui's persistent and repeated dissemination of false information about the to South Korean law, making and spreading false accusations against an individual is considered a criminal offence and is punishable under the Stalking Punishment per Soompi, the statement read, 'As is well known, on April 1, 2025, GOLDMEDALIST and actor Kim Soo Hyun previously filed a complaint and accusation against Kim Se Eui for violating the Stalking Punishment Act. The basis for this was that Kim Se Eui's continuous and repeated dissemination of false information about Kim Soo-hyun constituted a stalking crime against the actor.' The agency further stated that the Seoul District Court had ruled in their favour and that they had also filed a request for provisional measures against the YouTuber.'The investigative authorities, determining that Kim Se Eui's actions constituted stalking against Kim Soo Hyun, requested a 'provisional measure' on April 22, 2025, to order Kim Se Eui to cease the stalking behaviour. On the following day, April 23, 2025, the Seoul Central District Court accepted the request and decided on a provisional measure against Kim Se-eui,' the agency Soo-hyun faced severe backlash on the internet after it was claimed that he was in a relationship with the late Kim Sae-ron when she was a minor. Sae-ron was reportedly 15 and Soo-hyun 27 when the two began dating. Sae-ron died on Soo-hyun's birthday on February 16. The actor skipped Sae-ron's funeral due to unknown reasons.
Hindustan Times
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Did Kim Soo-hyun 'two-time' Kim Sae-ron with another actor during his military service? Here's what we know
Kim Soo-hyun, who is already amid a row for allegedly dating a minor, was reportedly in a relationship with another actor during his military service. Korea Times, citing Money Today, reported that Soo-hyun dated the actor, who was a K-pop idol group member, "from around 2016 to 2019". They were labelmates at the same agency. (Also Read | Kim Soo-hyun's entire footage from South Korean show removed amid Kim Sae-ron row) Reportedly, Kim Soo-hyun and the actor parted ways in 2019 just before his discharge from the South Korean military. The report quoted a source, "The relationship between Kim Soo-hyun and the actress was an open secret in the entertainment industry. I heard that Kim often sent letters to her during his military service." Another source said, "The exact starting point of their relationship is unclear, but it is certain that they dated between 2017 and 2019, when Kim was serving in the military." His agency, Gold Medalist, has not issued any statement regarding the rumour. Soo-hyun enlisted in the military in October 2017 and was discharged in July 2019. Previously, the family of the late Kim Sae-ron claimed that Soo-hyun was in a relationship with her for six years since 2015. At that time, Gold Medalist said that they dated from "the summer of 2019 to the fall of 2020, after Kim Sae-ron had become an adult". In March, Soo-hyun said that he "didn't date her while she was a minor". Soo-hyun is facing heat from Sae-ron's family amid claims that he was in a relationship with her when she was just 15, and that his agency, Gold Medalist, forced her to repay a debt prior to her death. Sae-ron was found dead at her home in Seoul on February 16. She was 24. He is best known for shows such as It's Okay to Not Be Okay, My Love from the Star and Queen of Tears.
The Independent
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun denies grooming and dating late Netflix star Kim Sae-ron while she was underage
Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun has vehemently denied allegations that he groomed and dated the late Netflix star Kim Sae-ron when she was a minor. During a surprise press conference on Monday in Seoul, South Korea, the 37-year-old Soo-hyun tearfully addressed accusations that he dated Sae-ron — who died by suicide at age 24 on Soo-hyun's birthday in February — when she was 15. South Korea defines juveniles as anybody under 19. 'I can't admit something I didn't do,' Soo-hyun told press, according to the BBC. While Soo-hyun admitted that the pair had dated for a year when Sae-ron was an adult, he denied ever having dated her when she was underage. 'I never dated her when she was a minor,' he said. 'Except for the fact that both of us were actors, our relationship was just like that of any other ordinary couple.' Soo-hyun's remarks come weeks after he found himself at the center of the scandal, which first erupted when a YouTube channel published videos and photos of the two actors, claiming they had been in a six-year relationship that allegedly began when Sae-ron was 15. Last week, the attorney representing Sae-ron's family held a press conference and revealed further messaging history allegedly shared between the two actors from 2016, when she was 16. Soo-hyun's agency initially denied the family's allegations before later clarifying that the two had dated from 2019 to 2020 when Sae-ron was an adult. At Monday's press conference, Soo-hyun defended his previous denial of their relationship in 2024 when Sae-ron posted a later-deleted Instagram photo of them during the airing of his Netflix romance drama Queen of Tears. 'I had so much to protect as its lead actor,' he explained. 'What would have happened if I had admitted to a year-long relationship? What would happen to the actors, the staff who were working overnight and the production team who had everything staked on that project? The more I thought of it, the more I thought that shouldn't be what I do.' Admissions of any romantic relationships within the South Korean entertainment industry are typically seen as scandalous, as celebrities' personal lives are often subject to intense scrutiny by fans. The controversy, which has since rocked the South Korean entertainment industry, additionally involves accusations that Soo-hyun's agency, GoldMedalist, pressured Sae-ron to repay a debt she owed him prior to her death. In 2022, Sae-ron faced a period of professional difficulty after a 2022 drunk driving incident, for which she received a court fine of 20 million won ($14,000). Sae-ron's family claimed that GoldMedalist, to which she had also been signed from 2020 to 2022, covered her legal fines. However, GoldMedalist took legal action against Sae-ron for repayment and ignored her request for more time to come up with the money, her family alleged. Soo-hyun denied those claims at Monday's press conference, saying that Sae-ron did not make 'the tragic choice because of me or my agency pressuring her over a debt.' 'Many people are suffering because of me,' Soo-hyun added, apologizing to his fans and staff. 'I also feel sorry that the late actress [Kim Sae-ron] isn't able to rest in peace.' Soo-hyun's career has faced significant damage in the wake of the scandal. Several brands, including Prada and Korean cosmetics company Dinto, have since ended their partnerships with him. Meanwhile, Disney+ has reportedly paused a show starring Soo-hyun due to the controversy, according to local news agency Yonhap. The actor's legal team has filed criminal complaints against Kim Sae-ron's family, as well as the YouTube channel, along with a civil lawsuit seeking damages of KRW12 billion (approximately $8.1 million). The Independent has reached out to GoldMedalist for comment. If you are experiencing feelings of distress, or are struggling to cope, you can speak to the Samaritans, in confidence, on 116 123 (UK and ROI), email jo@ or visit the Samaritans website to find details of your nearest branch. If you are based in the USA, and you or someone you know needs mental health assistance right now, call or text 988, or visit to access online chat from the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. This is a free, confidential crisis hotline that is available to everyone 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Gulf News
25-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf News
Watch: Kim Soo-hyun, Im Si-wan and Jung Hae-in bring laughter, chaos and charm to G-Dragon's ‘Good Day' variety show
In the show, the actors found new and fun ways to 'break the ice' with each other Last updated: February 25, 2025 | 14:03 2 MIN READ Kim Soo-hyun on the show, Good Day. G-Dragon's new variety show Good Day opts for a refreshing approach by featuring guests from various fields who share their personal stories in hopes of inspiring the BIGBANG member to create the 'Song of the Year.' The second episode highlights several actors from the or the '88 liners' from the entertainment industry, including Jung Hae-in, Im Siwan, Lee Soo-hyuk, and others. The episode opened with lighthearted moments, starting with G-Dragon and Kim Soo-hyun's awkward introductions that set the tone for the playful interactions that followed. In the February 23 episode, G-Dragon displayed an unexpectedly shy side, especially in the company of top actors from the industry. The only one who seemed to understand him was Kim Soo-hyun, who shared that he too was an introvert. The group, which included Jung Hae-in, Im Siwan, Lee Soo-hyuk and variety show expert Hwang Kwang Hee, initially struggled to break the ice as they tried to figure out the show's concept. The mood changed after Soo-hyun's confident entrance, where he joked about his profession and commented, 'You all look familiar, nice to meet you.' The others started laughing, with the actors mentioning that they're all close friends. Soo-hyun even mentioned having traveled with Hae-in After Soo-hyun's entrance, G-Dragon still appeared shy, standing beside the cast with his head down. When it was his turn to introduce himself, he seemed nervous, simply stating his name and birth year. Noticing his unease, Kim Soo Hyun stepped in with a playful "Ok, pass," prompting applause from the group to ease the tension. The episode has been the center of discussion on social media, with one writing, 'The way the 88 liners were so awkward with each other, and then here comes Soo-hyun, walking in with confidence and introducing himself.' Moreover, the three stars tried doing several poses, which led to a flood of reactions on social media, with many expressing joy at seeing the three together. Sign up for the Daily Briefing Get the latest news and updates straight to your inbox
Korea Herald
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
'Life Unrehearsed' finds poetry in the everyday
In Banpark Ji-eun's intimate documentary, an elderly Korean lesbian couple in Berlin illuminate the universal through the particular The beginning of Banpark Jieun's "Life Unrehearsed" carries the same unplanned intimacy that defines its cinematic approach. A chance encounter with a photograph — two elderly Korean women standing before Berlin's Memorial to Homosexuals Persecuted Under Nazism — led the director on a yearlong quest to chronicle its subjects. The result is a meditation on love that proves more profound than it initially seems. The documentary follows Soo-hyun and In-sun, former nurses now in their seventies, who've lived three decades together in Germany. Their story began at a Korean Christian Women's Association retreat in 1986, where Soo-hyun offered In-sun flowers. The gesture would lead In-sun to leave her husband and forge a new path in defiance of societal pressures. The camera maintains a studied distance, transforming everyday routine into revelation: the couple improvising karaoke in their modest Berlin flat, lounging on beach sand, sharing ice cream and giving haircuts. These moments unfold with the organic quality of life itself— unscripted, unadorned, and powerfully ordinary. Hate is a presence that surrounds their lives, but the film sidesteps the expected politicized discourse around sexuality and identity. When anti-gay protesters appear alongside Seoul's Pride parade, In-sun simply walks past. As the film touches on In-sun's departure from her husband, traces of scars and self-doubt are merely alluded to rather than dramatized. Likewise, Soo-hyun's family's disapproval of In-sun's public activism surfaces only in passing conversations as distant echoes of unresolved tensions. Instead, we witness identities unfold through layers of intimacy: more than a lesbian couple, they are women, immigrants, aging pensioners, and above all, human beings — a prismatic existence the film drives home through its patient accumulation of detail. In-sun, a charismatic and well-studied community leader who teaches fellow migrants about multicultural hospice care, travels to Seoul for Pride marches but curiously shows less enthusiasm for LGBTQ+ events in Germany. Soo-hyun, more reserved in public spaces, finds liberation in the Berlin Pride celebrations she regularly attends. They never hold hands in public, not out of shame but, in their words, because they "don't want to stand out." The camera's steady attention to such private moments speaks more about the human experience — how it resists reduction to fixed categories — than any theoretical framework could express. The film's central conflicts emerge through challenges familiar to any aging couple: facing illness, giving and receiving care and confronting the possibility of death. When In-sun receives a cancer diagnosis, what drives the narrative forward is not the particularity of the LGBTQ+ experience but the universal language of care and commitment. ("Applying ointment on each other's back — that's sex," Soo-hyun jokes with characteristic warmth during hospital care.) This insistence on their fundamental humanity especially strikes a chord in the Korean context, where queer existence remains not merely invisible but actively denied and rendered abstract, alien or other. Towards the film's end, the static camera captures the couple dancing on New Year's Day, awkward but defiant in its authenticity. "You only live once," Soo-hyun muses. "So what else is more important than living with someone you truly love?" The film's power lies in letting such moments speak for themselves, without commentary or adornment. In doing so, it achieves what street protests and slogans rarely do: It makes the invisible not just visible, but vividly, unmistakably human. "Life Unrehearsed" opens in theaters Feb. 12.
