Actor Kim Soo Hyun held a press conference in Seoul on March 31st to directly address allegations concerning his past relationship with the late Kim Sae Ron. During this event, Kim Soo Hyun announced that he has filed a criminal complaint and a civil lawsuit against individuals involved in spreading what he claims are false accusations.
Legal Action for Truth
Kim Soo Hyun‘s legal representatives stated that they have filed lawsuits against the bereaved family, specifically someone claiming to be Kim Sae Ron‘s aunt, and the operator of the YouTube channel Garosero Research Institute. The lawsuits filed with the Seoul Central District Court claim a total of ₩12.0 billion KRW (approximately $8.16 million USD) in damages.
Denying Past Allegations
Kim Soo Hyun directly addressed the core of the allegations, firmly stating that he did not date Kim Sae Ron when she was a minor. He also refuted claims that Kim Sae Ron made a tragic decision due to the pressure of debt. The press conference was organized by his agency to provide an opportunity for Kim Soo Hyun to speak directly to journalists with their official statement, although there was no separate question and answer session.
Kim Soo Hyun‘s legal representative conveyed his stance, saying:
To reveal the truth, we have decided to file a criminal complaint and a civil lawsuit against the people involved. We have filed a lawsuit against the bereaved family, someone claiming to be the aunt, and the operator of the Garosero YouTube channel. We have filed a lawsuit claiming a total of ₩12.0 billion KRW (about $8.16 million USD) in damages to the Seoul Central District Court.
This legal action underscores Kim Soo Hyun‘s determination to clarify the facts surrounding the allegations and address the impact they have had.
