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Indian Express
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Fact Check: Did Kim Soo Hyun sell his luxury apartment to pay for lawsuit costs? Know the real reason behind the Galleria Forêt $6.1 million deal
Kim Soo Hyun is believed to have rushed to close a deal for one of his three Galleria Forêt apartments in Seoul's Seongsu Dong on July 8. Speculation has been rife that the K-drama star did this to fund the looming lawsuits filed by former advertisers who dropped him post the Kim Sae Ron case and are now seeking millions in damages. Meanwhile, Soo Hyun's legal team has challenged the evidence on which the advertisers have based their lawsuit, claiming that the material provided by Garo Sero is fabricated. If that turns out to be true, the advertisers might land in trouble. Hours after the report surfaced, some insiders suggested the news isn't exactly how it's being shown, and the sale of the apartment had actually been pre-planned. Also read: Kim Soo Hyun's accuser loses big in high-profile case against YouTuber Tzuyang; court slaps ₩10 million fine per video According to Newsen, the recent sale went through for 8 billion KRW (around $6.1 million USD). He had originally bought it back in October 2014 for 3.02 billion KRW, making a massive 4.98 billion KRW profit over 11 years. The sale happened just days after one of the advertisers was granted a court ruling to seize one of the actor's luxury Galleria Forêt apartments. Some thought he was cashing out to cover legal fees. One of Soo Hyun's lawyers at the time said, 'The advertising fees were already paid, but due to recent controversies, the use of the advertisements became difficult, leading to the advertisers' claims for damages.' He added, 'If Kim Soo Hyun's reputation is restored, these lawsuits are likely to be resolved naturally.' However, according to Allkpop, an insider aware of the situation says the deal was long planned. The buyer had already been lined up last year, and Kim's team confirmed the sale wasn't a rushed decision. Kim's agency, Gold Medalist, had earlier also dismissed all claims about him going broke over lawsuits. Kim still owns two more apartments in the same building, both large units, one bought in 2013 and another in 2024. Out of the two, one is currently under provisional seizure following a 3 billion KRW claim from a medical firm and another 100 million KRW claim from a Malaysian client, reports Newsen. Also read: Kim Soo Hyun's name used to sell stories without proof: 25 media outlets cautioned by Korea's Ethics panel Kim Soo Hyun is now neck-deep in a legal war after his reputation took a hit following Korean actor Kim Sae Ron's tragic death. The controversy blew up when YouTube channel Garo Sero Institute and Sae Ron's family accused him of being in a long-term relationship with her while she was still underage. Rumours linked Soo Hyun to her financial troubles. He later addressed the buzz in a press conference, confirming they did date, but made it clear it wasn't when she was a minor. Since then, both sides have filed lawsuits and defamation complaints, and several brands have pulled away, even demanding compensation.
Indian Express
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Kim Soo Hyun's brand value drops to zero as 16 ‘frustrated' advertisers demand billions in damages
Kim Soo Hyun's empire is on the verge of collapse as not two, or three, but 16 brands that once proudly signed him as their ambassador are now lining up to sue, with each seeking damages running into millions. According to Daum, the Queen of Tears star's image has taken a massive hit, not just in South Korea but globally, ever since his controversy with the late actor Kim Sae Ron erupted. While no verdict has been reached yet, and Soo Hyun continues to fight his ₩12 million lawsuit against YouTube channel Garosero for accusing him of having an inappropriate relationship with a minor, the damage is already done. The severity of the allegations, paired with a press conference that rubbed many the wrong way, has led to 'frustration' among the advertisers. Also read: Kim Soo Hyun moves National Forensic Service after his plush apartment seized; to challenge Garosero's 'fabricated' evidence June has been brutal for the once-beloved K-drama star, whose apartment and assets worth millions were seized by two brands that publicly revealed their identities. Medical skincare brand Classys swooped in on his Galleria Forêt apartment, which he had purchased back in 2013 and 2014. Classys filed a lawsuit demanding ₩3.00 billion KRW (approx. $2.19 million USD). The very next day, South Korean electronics giant Cuckoo headed to court to freeze Soo Hyun's assets worth about ₩100 million KRW (roughly $73,500 USD). Along with its multiple subsidiaries—including a rice cooker brand and its Chinese affiliate—the company is demanding ₩850 million KRW (around $625,000 USD) in damages. A joint lawsuit combining all the holdings Soo Hyun represented totals ₩2.03 billion KRW (around $1.47 million USD). On April 25, another cosmetic brand moved to court, demanding ₩510 million KRW (roughly $367,000 USD). And now, two more brands have come forward: ₩510 million from Trendmaker and ₩3.96 billion from Frombio. So far, the total claimed damages have skyrocketed to ₩7.34 billion. Also read: Kim Soo Hyun loses millions in assets to home appliance brand after luxury apartment seizure; fails to pay damages Prada, which had signed the actor just months before the controversy derailed his career and upcoming projects, was the first international brand to pull the plug. Kim Soo Hyun's brand reputation has been completely wiped out despite him constantly trending on local trackers. His popularity still soars, both in South Korea and globally, with support trucks arriving from countries with massive K-drama fandoms. Some fans even went as far as filing independent lawsuits after hiring their own attorneys to defend the actor. Soo Hyun's legal team, LKB & Partners, earlier issued a statement saying the evidence being used by advertisers to distance themselves is completely fabricated. They've now moved the case to the national forensics department in hopes of flipping the narrative. 'What Garo Sero is claiming is false, and it's becoming increasingly clear that Kim Soo Hyun is the actual victim here,' his lawyer said.
India Today
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun loses apartment after missing penalty payment
South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun has reportedly lost one of his three luxury apartments after failing to pay a penalty fee to the skincare brand Classys. This development came just a day after his agency, Gold Medalist, obtained a court order to seize two apartments belonging to YouTuber Kim Se-eui. The properties are located in Seoul's upscale Seocho-dong area, specifically within the Byuksan Blooming Complex and Hanyang 4th total claim on the property was estimated to be worth four billion won (USD 2.9 million) and was aimed at covering damages caused by GaroSero's allegations about Soo Hyun's alleged inappropriate relationship with the late Kim Sae-ron. The claim led him to lose brand deals and have multiple K-drama projects put on legal counsel confirmed that well-known cosmetics and skincare company Classys had seized one of his apartments. Back in 2013 and 2014, he acquired three luxury apartments in the Galleria Foret complex. The advertiser filed a lawsuit against the actor, demanding three billion won (2.19 million USD approx.) in penalties after cutting ties with the actor as a result of the Kim Sae-ron controversy. As per reports, two more advertisers are expected to follow with similar legal actor's legal team has called the seizure of his apartment unjustified. Claiming that Soo Hyun was a victim of GaroSero, who is on the verge of facing police summons in connection with a reopened case involving YouTuber Tzuyang. According to reports, Classys filed the case on May 8, and Seoul Eastern Court approved the seizure order on May WAS KIM SOO-HYUN INVOLVED IN KIM SE-EUI'S PROPERTY SEIZURE? Soo-hyun's legal team confirmed on June 12 that they are moving forward with two more seizure orders currently in process. Soo-hyun is directly listed as a creditor in the "provisional seizure of Garo Sero Institute Co. Ltd.'s corporate sponsorship bank account," the firm the actor a direct participant in the whistleblower case. The accused is facing multiple charges: defamation, privacy breach, stalking, and spreading malicious claims backed by fabricated firm further explained that, as part of the process, Soo Hyun would have to submit his personal information to the registration office. Being a public figure, he chose not to and instead opted to participate independently in the seizure of the bank account.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kim Soo Hyun shared explicit photos with the actress while she was still a minor; a recording of Kim Sae Ron was revealed during the second press conference by the family
Kim Sae Ron 's family has been adamantly pursuing legal actions against actor Kim Soo Hyun ever since the untimely demise of the actress. Earlier, her family had held an official press conference in March regarding the matter. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Kim Sae Ron's family hold second press conference The late Kim Sae Ron's family held another press conference on May 7 at 2 pm in order to address the situation further and provide updates to the public as well. The conference was held by the family members alongside their legal representative, Bu Ji Seok. The event was also attended by HoverLab's owner Kim Se Eui, who has been heavily involved in the case and has also been previously sued by Soo Hyun and his agency on grounds of stalking, as per reports from Soompi. During the press conference, Ji Seok revealed that the late actress had been in conversation with a 'whistleblower' in New Jersey, only a month before she passed away. The actress had allegedly spoken about Kim Soo Hyun for around 1.5 hours, which was all recorded with her consent. Whistleblower was attacked The lawyer shared that this whistleblower that Sae Ron was in conversation with was attacked last month by two men, one of Chinese descent and the other of Korean descent. He also shared that the case was officially being investigated in the States by the FBI. He shared that 'The family earnestly pleaded that we reveal a part of the recording, as this incident could get more severe if we wait more.' A recording of Kim Sae Ron revealed The alleged recording of the late actress was played during the press conference. The actress can be heard talking about her relationship with the actor, sharing that 'I dated Soo Hyun oppa. You might say I'm crazy and not believe me, but I dated him since I was in middle school, and we broke up after I went to college. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Soo Hyun oppa and those GOLDMEDALIST people are really scary and will do anything.' The actress then also revealed that the actor had sent her photographs of him engaging with another woman. She stated that 'I feel like I was used since middle school. Honestly, I was his girlfriend, and he knows how I was to him since middle school, but after the accident, they all made me out to be a weird person. What's really crazy is that he sent me a photo taken while he was doing 'it' with someone else.' Sae Ron also shared that due to circumstances she was not able to reveal the incident. She shared that 'He said the idol he slept with smells like miyeok (seaweed), so he had her name saved as 'miyeok' in his phone and sent me that. If I were in better circumstances, I would've revealed everything already.' Sae Ron then continued and shared in the recording that 'The first time I did it with him was during winter break in my second year of middle school. Thinking about it now, it was done to me. Not many people know about when I dated him in middle school, but they all reacted the same way. They asked why I just let him be.' The family has filed a criminal case against Kim Soo Hyun The family of late actress Kim Sae Ron shared through their legal representatives that they have filed a criminal case against Soo Hyun under the Child Welfare Act as well as for false accusation. The lawyer also issued a statement in the matter where he revealed that along with the whistleblower's safety, the family members of Kim Sae Ron were also being allegedly targeted. He shared that 'In addition to threats to the whistleblower's safety, there have recently been sightings of suspicious vehicles suspected of stalking near the home of the late Kim Sae Ron's aunt. We earnestly request police protection for the bereaved family and for CEO Kim Se Eui.'
News18
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Kim Soo Hyun Gets Support From Fans Amid Dating Scandal? Actor Rules 'Star Power' List
Last Updated: Recently, Kim So Hyun's Chinese fan club, which has over one million members, also took to the streets in Seoul to extend their support for the actor. South Korean star Kim Soo Hyun has been making headlines for a long time now. Alas, for all the wrong reasons. He has been accused of dating the late actress Kim Sae Ron when she was just a minor. Amid all this, it has now been reported that Kim Soo Hyun has reportedly climbed to the top 3 in the star power list despite the ongoing controversy. Reportedly, Kim Soo Hyun has been able to land in the top three spot on a popular fan-voting platform, South Korea's Star Ranking. He has also surpassed the country's favourite producer, singer, and philanthropist, Kim Nam Gil. If a report by Naver News is to be believed, Soo Hyun was at the bottom of the chart until last week. However, it saw a sudden surge in voter support in the 110th round of the weekly male actor poll. Another report by AllKpop claims that during the 109th round, Kim Nam Gil was in third place on the list, whereas Kim Soo Hyun was on number seven. However, in the next round, Soo Hyun received a total of 11546 votes. With this, he not only dethroned Kim Nam Gil but also joined Lee Jun Ho and Byun Woo Seok as the third most popular on the Star Power list. Recently, Kim So Hyun's Chinese fan club, which has over one million members, also took to the streets in Seoul to extend their support for the actor. The fans walked across the streets with a massive LED truck display, driving around with messages of hope and solidarity. Around 25 such LED trucks were deployed in Seoul, with the slogan, which read, 'Truth Will Prevail." Some trucks were also parked outside Disney Korea's office to express disappointment after the shoot of Soo Hyun's next show, Knock Off, was halted. Kim Soo Hyun has been accused of dating the late actress Kim Sae Ron when she was just a minor. So far, the latter's family has made several allegations against Soo Hyun. However, Kim Soo Hyun recently held a press conference and addressed allegations. He said, 'I'll address the biggest concern—I did not date the deceased when she was a minor. We dated five years ago for about a year, long before Queen of Tears aired." First Published:
