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India Today
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Kim Soo-hyun sues Kim Sae-ron's family over defamation case
Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun, recently caught in a grooming scandal linked to the tragic death of actor Kim Sae-ron, has filed an additional lawsuit and criminal complaint against her family. He has also taken legal action against Kim Se-ui, operator of the YouTube channel Garo Sero Research Institute. As per Koreaboo, the 'Queen of Tears' star was already pursuing a defamation and false accusation case against Kim Sae-ron's June 23, Soo-hyun's legal representatives at LKB & Partners released an official statement confirming that both the actor and his agency, Gold Medalist, had filed further complaints. These actions followed a press conference held on May 7 by Kim the conference, Kim Se-ui allegedly played a voice recording he claimed proved a romantic relationship between Soo-hyun and the late Kim Sae-ron, which purportedly began when she was still in middle school. Se-ui further alleged that Soo-hyun resorted to physical assault after refusing to pay four billion won (approx. Rs 25.3 crore) to suppress the audio. He also accused the actor of violating South Korea's Child Welfare Act, a grave criminal offence in the response, Soo-hyun's legal team asserted that the recording was AI-generated and completely fabricated. The statement accused Kim Se-ui and Kim Sae-ron's family of not only spreading false information but also filing a criminal complaint based on forged evidence. Calling it a 'serious case of false accusation,' the team emphasised their intent to hold both parties 'fully accountable.'Speculations emerged suggesting that Kim Soo-hyun had been in a relationship with Kim Sae-ron while she was still a minor. The controversy deepened following Kim Sae-ron's tragic death by suicide on February 16, 2025. Reports indicate that her situation had deteriorated after a DUI incident in May 2022, which led to financial disputes with her agency, Gold Medalist. Allegedly, Kim Soo-hyun distanced himself from her despite her repeated pleas for help in resolving her her death, additional accusations surfaced, including the leak of private photos and claims of an ongoing secret relationship.- Ends
New Straits Times
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Kim Soo-hyun's luxury apartment seized over unpaid advertiser's penalty fee
SEOUL: One of South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun's luxury apartments worth three billion won (RM9.2 million) has been seized. According to AsiaOne, the medical aesthetic device brand Classys, which previously signed Soo-hyun as their brand model, filed for the provisional seizure over an unpaid penalty fee due to a breach of contract, which the Seoul Eastern District Court approved recently. The company had ended their contract with the 37-year-old after his explosive scandal where he was accused of dating the late actress Kim Sae-ron when she was underaged. She died from suicide in February this year. Soo-hyun has denied the allegations, claiming they started seeing each other when she was 19 years old. He owns three Galleria Foret apartments, which he bought in 2013 and 2014. His lawyers reportedly confirmed one of his units had been seized. His drama Knock-Off - which was supposed to premiere in the first half of 2025 - has also been postponed indefinitely.
AsiaOne
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Kim Soo-hyun's luxury apartment seized over unpaid advertiser's penalty fee amid Kim Sae-ron scandal , Entertainment News
One of Kim Soo-hyun's luxury apartments worth three billion won (S$2.8 million) has been seized. According to South Korean reports, the medical aesthetic device brand Classys, which previously signed Soo-hyun as their brand model, filed for the provisional seizure over an unpaid penalty fee due to a breach of contract, which the Seoul Eastern District Court approved recently. The company had ended their contract with the 37-year-old after his explosive scandal where he was accused of dating the late actress Kim Sae-ron when she was underaged. She died from suicide in February this year. Soo-hyun has denied the allegations, claiming they started seeing each other when she was 19 years old. He owns three Galleria Foret apartments, which he bought in 2013 and 2014. His lawyers reportedly confirmed one of his units had been seized. His drama Knock-Off - which was supposed to premiere in the first half of 2025 - has also been postponed indefinitely. Samaritans of Singapore: 1800-221-4444 Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019 Institute of Mental Health's Mental Health Helpline: 6389-2222 Silver Ribbon: 6386-1928 Tinkle Friend: 1800-274-4788 Community Health Assessment Team: 6493-6500/1 Counselling TOUCHline (Counselling): 1800-377-2252 TOUCH Care Line (for seniors, caregivers): 6804-6555 Care Corner Counselling Centre (Mandarin): 1800-353-5800 Online resources syarifahsn@
AsiaOne
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Kim Soo-hyun's luxury apartment seized over unpaid advertiser's penalty fee amid Kim Sae-ron scandal
One of Kim Soo-hyun's luxury apartments worth three billion won (S$2.8 million) has been seized. According to South Korean reports, the medical aesthetic device brand Classys, which previously signed Soo-hyun as their brand model, filed for the provisional seizure over an unpaid penalty fee due to a breach of contract, which the Seoul Eastern District Court approved recently. The company had ended their contract with the 37-year-old after his explosive scandal where he was accused of dating the late actress Kim Sae-ron when she was underaged. She died from suicide in February this year. Soo-hyun has denied the allegations, claiming they started seeing each other when she was 19 years old. He owns three Galleria Foret apartments, which he bought in 2013 and 2014. His lawyers reportedly confirmed one of his units had been seized. His drama Knock-Off - which was supposed to premiere in the first half of 2025 - has also been postponed indefinitely. SINGAPORE HELPLINES Samaritans of Singapore: 1800-221-4444 Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019 Institute of Mental Health's Mental Health Helpline: 6389-2222 Silver Ribbon: 6386-1928 Tinkle Friend: 1800-274-4788 Community Health Assessment Team: 6493-6500/1 Counselling TOUCHline (Counselling): 1800-377-2252 TOUCH Care Line (for seniors, caregivers): 6804-6555 Care Corner Counselling Centre (Mandarin): 1800-353-5800 Online resources syarifahsn@
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.
