Showing posts with label Kim Soohyun. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kim Soohyun. Show all posts

Friday, July 24, 2026

Kim Soohyun's international fans partnered with a big fashion brand to donate clothes to children in need across South Korea in celebration of his 19th debut anniversary.

On the 24th, the child welfare organization ChildFund Korea announced that 'BENCH x Kim Soo Hyun Korea & Global Fan Union' donated a total of 3,800 clothing items under the actor's name. The donation consisted of 1,900 matching sets, each containing a children's T-shirt and a hat.

Kim Soohyun's fan union originally prepared 1,000 clothing sets to celebrate his 19th debut anniversary. Then, BENCH, the fashion brand that recently renewed its deal with Kim Soohyun, joined in by donating 900 more sets to support the fans' project.

ChildFund Korea confirmed that the clothing items will be sent to children from low-income families across South Korea, so they have them ready to wear in the coming season.

Representatives from the 'BENCH x Kim Soohyun Korea & Global Fan Union' stated, "It's meaningful to be able to provide practical support to children in need while celebrating Kim Soohyun's 19th debut anniversary. We hope this donation will help them grow up warm and healthy."

In response, ChildFund Korea expressed their gratitude to the fans for sharing kindness and promised to keep helping children in need. An official stated, "We sincerely appreciate the fans for practicing such heartfelt generosity on the meaningful occasion of Kim Soohyun's 19th debut anniversary. ChildFund Korea will continue to stand by children and support them so they can grow up smiling and happy."

BENCH x Kim Soohyun's Global Fan Union Donate 3,800 Clothing Items to Children for His 19th Debut Anniversary

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Kim Soohyun has reportedly been flooded with various drama and film offers after officially resuming his entertainment activities for the first time in 16 months.

On the 14th, he quietly stepped back into the spotlight by filming a commercial for the Philippine fashion brand BENCH. He followed it up the very next day on the 15th with his first social media update since February of last year. Even though he didn't write a caption, he shared BENCH's official post featuring himself as the brand's model, signaling his official return to the public eye. 

Then, on the 16th, various Korean media outlets reported that Kim Soohyun has received offers for approximately 40 different film and drama projects, and he is currently carefully considering his next role. In addition to these acting offers, he has reportedly been receiving numerous collaboration proposals as well.

However, legal proceedings surrounding a controversy involving him are still ongoing. Between March and May of last year, Kim Se-ui, the person behind the Youtube channel Garo Sero Research Institute, repeatedly claimed through broadcasts and press conferences that Kim Soohyun had been in a relationship with the late actress Kim Saeron while she was a minor, presenting alleged audio recordings and KakaoTalk chat logs as evidence. 

Police investigations later concluded that the audio files had been fabricated using AI and that the chat logs had also been manipulated. As a result, Kim Se-ui was recently indicted and detained on multiple charges, including defamation under the Information and Communications Network Act, violating the Anti-Stalking Act, violation of the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Sexual Crimes, attempted coercion, and intimidation.

Following the conclusion of the police investigation, Kim Soohyun's agency released an official statement, saying, "We sincerely thank all the fans who have supported and stood by Kim Soohyun throughout this long period."

Meanwhile, the civil lawsuits filed against him by various advertisers, including Frombio, Cuckoo Electronics, Trendmaker, Classys, Eider, and Mido, are all still ongoing. Recently, Eider lowered its demand by dropping its initial 2.5 billion KRW claim for damage to its reputation. Instead, the company cut the amount down to around 400 million KRW, asking only for the return of the remaining model fees. With the court recommending that both sides reach a mutual settlement, everyone is now focused on the third court hearing, which is officially scheduled for August 26.

Kim Soohyun reportedly receives 40 acting offers following his return to the entertainment industry

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

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Jung Haein is drawing attention for showing his support for Kim Soohyun, who is resuming his entertainment activities after being completely out of the spotlight for 16 months. 

On July 14, the Philippine clothing brand BENCH posted a photo of Kim Soohyun on its official account along with the caption, "Back with the BENCH family." In the photo, Kim Soohyun is seen smiling and holding a giant bouquet of flowers. This campaign marks his first entertainment activity since he went on a sudden hiatus over the controversy surrounding his private life. 

Almost immediately after the photo went up, fans noticed that Jung Haein had already liked the post. Even though it was posted by the brand and not Kim Soohyun himself, the public is viewing this as Jung Haein loudly expressing his support for his friend's comeback. 

This is drawing so much attention because it recalls how tense things got when the controversy first surfaced last year. If you didn't know, both actors were born in 1988 and are part of the industry's famous '88z' circle. They even appeared together on MBC's 'Good Day.' But when the scandal first broke and public backlash was at its peak, netizens aggressively pressured Jung Haein to unfollow him. However, he completely ignored the demands, kept following him the entire time, and now he's publicly interacting with posts related to Kim Soohyun's comeback. 

All of this intense attention traces back to March last year, when Kim Soohyun's career came to a sudden halt. He suspended all entertainment activities after allegations surfaced claiming he had dated the late actress Kim Saeron for six years, starting back when she was still a minor. It immediately turned into a massive public battle with her bereaved family over whether it was true or not. 

Kim Soohyun's side firmly denied everything through a press conference. He even filed a massive 12 billion KRW damages lawsuit against the bereaved family and a few others. He also filed a defamation complaint against Kim Se-ui, the person behind the Youtube channel Garo Sero Research Institute, who originally pushed the story out there. 

The controversy also took a heavy toll on his upcoming projects. Disney+ was almost done filming Season 2 of the highly anticipated series 'Knock-Off,' but they had to completely halt production. Even worse, they also postponed the release of Season 1 indefinitely. 

Jung Haein shows support for Kim Soohyun's first project since the controversy

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Actor Kim Soohyun is officially making his return to the entertainment industry after being out of the spotlight for about a year and four months.

On July 14, he is scheduled to film a commercial and participate in a promotional photo shoot in South Korea for the Philippine clothing brand BENCH. This campaign will air exclusively in the Philippines and won't be released in South Korea, marking his very first public activity since his hiatus. BENCH, which first signed Kim Soohyun as its model back in 2024, decided to stand by him and renew its partnership despite the past controversy, drawing significant attention.

To understand why his return is gaining a lot of attention, let's take a look back at the major controversy surrounding him from March last year. Kim Soohyun ended up pausing all of his public activities after allegations surfaced claiming he had dated the late actress Kim Saeron when she was still a minor. His agency, Gold Medalist, did confirm that the two had dated in the past, but they strongly maintained that the relationship only started after she became an adult.

This controversy ultimately affected his advertising deals. Because of his sudden hiatus, the outdoor clothing brand Eider filed a 2.5 billion KRW lawsuit against Kim Soohyun and his agency, claiming the scandal ruined their brand image. 

However, the Seoul Central District Court recently recommended a settlement. Following this suggestion, Eider lowered its damages claim from 2.5 billion KRW to 400 million KRW. The brand also withdrew its claim for damages regarding the public controversy itself, and is now only asking for the return of the remaining modeling fees left on the contract. 

Moving forward, Kim Soohyun will likely focus on a slow return to the industry, starting with overseas markets where he has a massive, loyal fanbase. 

The ultimate question now is what happens to the highly anticipated Disney+ original series 'Knock-Off.' Production was halted and its release was put on hold indefinitely due to the controversy, but word on the street is that Disney+ is closely monitoring the situation and actively coordinating its release schedule. Everyone in the industry is now watching to see if this overseas ad campaign with BENCH will help pave the way for a domestic comeback, or if public sentiment in South Korea will continue to impact his career.

Kim Soohyun officially returns to the entertainment industry after 16-month hiatus

Monday, June 15, 2026

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According to a recent report by Sports Chosun, MBC's 'Straight' recently uncovered the reality behind Garo Sero Research Institute's 'fabricated exposé' targeting Kim Soohyun based on police investigation results.

On the 14th, MBC's 'Straight' aired an episode titled 'A Social Weapon: Garo Sero Research Institute's 'Exposé' Business.' This episode focused on how Kim Se-ui, who was recently arrested on charges including defamation, carried out his exposés. Specifically, it covered the tracks of the informant involved and the voice recordings of the late Kim Saeron that were released by Garo Sero Research Institute back in May.

According to 'Straight,' the informant in question had approached Kim Soohyun's agency first before giving the recordings to Garo Sero Research Institute. The informant allegedly demanded money and product advertising from Kim Soohyun's agency in exchange for a voice recording, which claimed that Kim Saeron briefly dated Kim Soohyun after she became an adult. However, the informant later gave a completely different voice recording to Garo Sero Research Institute, which claimed that Kim Saeron had been dating Kim Soohyun since she was in middle school.

In other words, both of the voice recordings used the late Kim Saeron's voice, but were edited and distributed with different narratives. The episode reported that the informant had also gave voice recordings to multiple media outlets, includingYoutubers, and that at least four different versions have been identified so far.

Kim Soohyun's legal representative, attorney Go Sangrok, stated on the broadcast:

"The fact that there are multiple versions of these recordings, all using Kim Saeron's voice but containing completely different stories, proves that they cannot be authentic."

Furthermore, the episode also reported that police found the recordings highly unreliable because the alleged conversations supposedly took place before the underage dating allegations had even surfaced.

'Straight' pointed out that although Garo Sero Research Institute claimed the National Forensic Service had verified the recordings, the forensic agency had only reviewed the materials at the request of police. Because the original files were never submitted, the forensic agency reportedly concluded that they were unable to verify them.The episode noted that the fabricated recordings and unverified accusations damaged not only the late Kim Saeron's reputation, but also caused significant harm to Kim Soohyun.

Meanwhile, the Gangnam Police Station referred Kim Se-ui to the prosecution on the 4th on charges including defamations and violations of the Special Act on the Punishment of Sexual Violence Crimes. Kim Se-ui is accused of repeatedly distributing claims and recordings alleging that the late Kim Saeron had dated Kim Soohyun while she was still underage.

In response, Kim Soohyun's agency, Gold Medalist, released a statement, saying:

"Although (Kim Soohyun) is not direct parties to the case, we sincerely thank those who waited for the legal process and spoke out to uncover the truth."

They added, "We are also grateful to those who conducted their own investigations to uncover the truth of the matter and to everyone who helped us and make sure that the reality behind this case became widely known."

COMMENTS:

1. [+369][-45] But why did it take them so long just to prove that the recordings were fabricated???? That's what I'm really curious about.

2. [+332][-46] There were so many lawyers trying to gain views on Youtube by using unverified materials from Garo Sero Research Institute, claiming that Kim Soohyun was now screwed and stuff. They should be disciplined by the Bar Association too. The reporters who recklessly spread the stories deserve to get dragged just the same.

3. [+311][-25] Putting Garo Sero Research Institute aside, I genuinely don't understand her parents. Normal parents wouldn't come out to the media after their daughter passed away, talking abouth whether she dated someone in middle school or not. Especially when their relationship was bad enough that they didn't even know she got married.

4. [+136][-91] I just feel so sorry for Kim Saeron.

5. [+91][-12] The ones who make the absolute least sense is Kim Saeron's parents.

'4 different versions of Kim Saeron's voice recordings' ... The truth behind Garo Sero Research Institute's fabricated exposé targeting Kim Soohyun

Monday, June 8, 2026

On the 8th, Kim Soohyun's agency Gold Medalist confirmed his return to Sports Kyunghyang, saying:

"Kim Soohyun is scheduled to film a commercial in the Philippines on July 14."

This commercial shoot marks his first step toward returning to the entertainment industry. Previously, Kim Soohyun had suspended his activities after Youtuber Kim Se-ui raised allegations surrounding his past relationship with the late actress Kim Saeron. As a result, filming for his upcoming Disney+ series 'Knock Off' was halted and its release was indefinitely postponed. In addition, he is currently facing lawsuits claiming damages totaling around 10 billion KRW from several advertisers, including FromBIO, Cuckoo Electronics, Trendmaker, Classys, Eider, and Mido.

However, the situation reversed when Kim Se-ui was reportedly referred to prosecutors under detention on May 26 on charges including the distribution of false information. On the 5th, Kim Soohyun's side stated, "The police investigation found grounds for charges including defamation by distributing false information under the Information and Communications Network Act, vgiolations of the Anti-Stalking Act, violations of the Special Act on the Punishment of Sexual Crimes (distribution of recordings using cameras), attempted extortion, and intimidation," and added:

"Considering the seriousness of the matter, the police have referred Kim Se-ui to the prosecution under detention"

They continued, "We sincerely thank those who spoke out on Kim Soohyun's behalf while he waited for the legal process to unfold despite not being a direct party to the case. We also deeply thank the investigative authorities who silently fulfilled their duties, conducted the investigation based solely on evidence and facts, and uncovered the truth, as well as to the judicial authorities for making a fair and strict judgment regarding the suspect's detention."

Attention is now focused on how the path for Kim Soohyun's future activities and career will unfold. 

Kim Soohyun makes his return to the entertainment industry ... "Shooting a commercial in the Philippines"

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

According to a recent report by MHN Sports, the possibility of actor Kim Soohyun making his return to the entertainment industry recently became a hot topic across social media. 

On the 1st, attorney Go Sangrok, the legal representative of Kim Soohyun, made an appearance on YTN Radio's 'Wise Radio Life.' When asked about Kim Soohyun's plans to return to the entertainment industry, he replied:

"His agency is currently reviewing the specific details for his return. We will continue doing our best to support him so that he can stand before the public again through a new project."

Attorney Go Sangrok also shared an update on Kim Soohyun's current condition:

"Kim Soohyun suffered from a severe cybercrime to the point that his reputation and dignity were nearly destroyed. The highest priority right now is for him to return to his normal daily life." 

Regarding the damages lawsuit, attorney Go Sangrok also explained:

"Rather than focusing solely on the 30 billion KRW, what matters now right now is creating a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment that allows Kim Soohyun to return to where he belongs." 

Along with this, attorney Go Sangrok commented on the legal case involving Kim Se-ui, the CEO of Youtube channel Garo Sero Research Institute, saying, "It is extremely rare for an arrest warrant application to exceed 30 pages. We understand that the police and prosecution are highly confident in their ability to prove the charges against Kim Se-ui and his accomplices." 

Previously, Kim Se-ui raised allegations that the late actress Kim Saeron had been in a romantic relationship with Kim Soohyun while she was a minor. In response, Kim Soohyun held a press conference in March of last year, completely denied the allegations by stating, "I did not date her when she was a minor," and suspended his entertainment activities since then.

On May 26, Kim Se-ui was arrested on charges including defamation and violations of the Special Act on the Punishment of Sexual Crimes (for filming and distributing images). Meanwhile, the Seoul Central District Court is scheduled to hold a review hearing for Kim Se-ui's detention on the 2nd.

Kim Soohyun's legal representative on the possibility of his return: "In consideration"

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

SOURCE: "믿고 기다려주셔서 감사"..누명 벗은 김수현, 돌아왔다 [스타이슈]

Actor Kim Soohyun, who shed tears while pleading his innocence at a press conference a year ago, has made his return. He stated, "Thank you so much for believing in me and waiting for me."

On the 27th, Kim Soohyun's agency, Gold Medalist, released an official statement regarding the clearing of allegations made by Garo Sero Research Institute CEO Kim Se-ui, who was arrested on the 26th.

The agency stated, "Through the investigation into the multiple lawsuits and charges filed by Kim Soohyun and our company against Kim Se-ui of Garo Sero Research Institute, it has been confirmed that the various allegations and evidence raised by Garo Sero Research Institute against Kim Soohyun were false." They added, "In particular, the KakaoTalk conversation logs revealed through their press conference were determined to be fabricated. The KakaoTalk conversation logs involving another individual who is completely unrelated to Kim Soohyun also the late Kim Saeron's voice recordings were also confirmed to be fabricated using AI technology."

The agency continued, "Due to the severity of the matter and multiple charges, including violations of the Information and Communications Network Act (defamation through spreading false information), violations of the Anti-Stalking Act, violations of the Special Act on the Punishment of Sexual Crimes (distribution of illegally filmed materials), and intimidation, the court has issued an arrest warrant for Kim Se-ui. We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the investigative authorities for uncovering the truth based on objective evidence." They further explained, "At a press conference one year ago, Kim Soohyun promised, 'I will not ask you to trust me. I will prove it.' He spent the past year devoted entirely to keep that promise. Finally, through legal procedures and a thorough investigation, the truth has been proven."

Lastly, the agency also anounced Kim Soohyun's return, saying, "We sincerely thank everyone who believed in and waited for Kim Soohyun."

Previously, on the 26th, Garo Sero Research Institute CEO Kim Se-ui was arrested on charges of defaming Kim Soohyun by spreading false information. On this day, Judge Boo Dongsik of the Seoul Central Distric Court held a warrant review for Kim Se-ui, who was charged with violations of the Special Act on the Punishment of Sexual Crimes (filming/distributing footage using cameras), defamation under the Information and Communications Network Act, intimidation, and attempted coercion. The judge issued the arrest warrant, stating, "There is a risk of destruction of evidence and flight."

Even after the warrant hearing, Kim Se-ui continued to deny the allegations, saying, "I do not admit to any of the charges."

Kim Se-ui is accused of spreading recordings and making claims that Kim Soohyun dated the late Kim Saeron when she was a minor, and that pressure from Kim Soohyun's side regrding debt repayment directly caused her death. He is also accused of damaging Kim Soohyun's reputation by fabricating false information and manipulating Kim Saeron's voice recordings using AI technology. Investigators additionally concluded that the KakaoTalk conversation logs presented by Kim Se-ui during a press conference in March last year, which were used as evidence of the relationship between Kim Sohyun and Kim Saeron, had been fabricated.

“Thank you for believing in me and waiting for me”... Kim Soohyun returns after clearing his name

Sunday, May 24, 2026

SOURCE: 김수현 측 "김수현, 이제 원래 자리로 돌아가야" 호소

After police concluded that the allegations raised by Garo Sero Research Institute CEO Kim Se-ui regarding actor Kim Soohyun and the late Kim Saeron dating while she was a minor were false, Kim Soohyun's legal representative released another statement.

On the 23th, attorney Go Sangrok stated on social media, "Actor Kim Soohyun is simply a victim of a crime, not someone standing on the equal position with the defendants (currently suspects) in the trial process."

He continued, "That is why we have not responded to the absurd claims repeatedly made by Kim Se-ui on YouTube until now, and we plan to continue maintaining that principle."

The Seoul Gangnam Police Station recently wrote in its arrest warrant request submitted to prosecutors, "The suspect intentionally spread false information to defame actor Kim Soohyun despite fully knowing that he had not dated the deceased while she was a minor and that he was not responsible for the circumstances surrounding her death."

Previously, actress Kim Saeron, who had been taking time for self-reflection following a drunk driving incident, posted a photo of herself posing cheek-to-cheek with Kim Soohyun and deleted within about three minutes in March 2024, sparking dating rumors between the two. At the time, Kim Saeron stated, "I am currently preparing an official statement," but a few days later added, "After much consideration, I decided not to release one." Kim Soohyun's agency, Gold Medalist, denied the rumors, saying, "The rumors are completely groundless. We have no idea the intention behind Kim Saeron's actions."

Kim Saeron later passed away at her home on February 16 last year at the age of 25.

From March 10 of the same year, Garo Sero Research Institute CEO Kim Se-ui, alongside with Kim Saeron's bereaved family, claimed through broadcasts and press conferences that Kim Saeron had dated Kim Soohyun for six years starting from when she was in the third year of middle school while he was in his late 20s. As evidence, they also released screenshots of KakaoTalk conversations, audio recordings, and private body photos.

On March 31, exactly 21 days after the allegations first surfaced, Kim Soohyun held a press conference and refuted the claims, stating, "I did not date the deceased when she was a minor," and argued that some of the evidence presented by the bereaved family, including KakaoTalk conversations with the deceased, had been fabricated and were fake.

Kim Soohyun’s side: “Kim Soohyun should now return to where he belongs”

Saturday, May 23, 2026

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SOURCE: '김수현에 경고' 설리 친오빠 "통화 녹취 있음, 동생 사생활 담겨 있어" 주장 [스타이슈]

The brother of the late Sulli has once again posted a cryptic message online. 

On the 22nd, Sulli’s brother wrote on his personal account, "I have a 37-minute recorded phone call with my sister's former manager. The recording includes mentions of IU, Lee Robe (NB: also known as Lee Jaehyun or Lee Sarang), Kim Soohyun, a psychiatric hospital, SM Entertainment, and even parts of my sister’s painful private life at the time."

He continued, "There are many things I want to ask, but I'm holding myself back because of my mother."

He also stated, "Last year, I only lightly touched on the issue surrounding the movie. I do not want to use this in the future either," adding, "I want to make it clear beforehand that none of this is fabricated."

Earlier, on the 21st, he had written on his personal account, "The moment you crawl back out, it's round two. The choice is yours."

When an acquaintance asked, "Who?" he responded, "That one bastard who came from the stars," which many interpreted as a reference to 'My Love from the Stars,' the drama that Kim Soohyun starred.

It is being speculated that Sullis older brother made the remarks with Kim Soohyun's potential return to the entertainment industry in mind.

Recently, attention is focused on Kim Soohyun's potential comeback after police concluded that the controversy surrounding his alleged relationship with late Kim Saeron while she was a minor were completely false.

According to an arrest warrant request submitted to prosecutors regarding Garo Sero Research Institute CEO Kim Se-ui, the Seoul Gangnam Police Station reportedly stated, "The suspect intentionally spread false information to defame actor Kim Soohyun despite fully knowing that he had not dated the deceased while she was a minor and that he was not responsible for the circumstances surrounding her death."

Furthermore, the police also concluded that the KakaoTalk conversation logs between the two and voice recordings of Kim Saeron released by Kim Se-ui had been manipulated.

Meanwhile, in March of last year, Sulli's older brother raised allegations that she may have been pressured into filming bed scenes and nude scenes for the the movie she starred in, 'Real,' which was released back in 2017. Lee Sarang, who is known as Kim Soohyun's cousin, served as both the representative of the investment and production company and director of the movie, while Kim Soohyun starred as the lead actor.

In response, Kim Soohyun's agency, Gold Medalist, released an official statement saying, "Regarding the late Sulli's bed scene, the actress proceed with the filming after prior discussion and awareness beforehand." Addressing claims that the bed scene was forced despite the existence of a body double, the agency added, "There was a 'standing actor' who replaces the actor's blocking during filming preparations, but there was no stunt double who acts in place of the actor."

Sulli’s older brother warned Kim Soohyun:“I have a recorded phone call that contains details about my sister’s private life.”

Friday, May 22, 2026

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SOURCE: 故설리 친오빠, 또 김수현 저격했나 "다시 기어 나오는 순간 2차전이다"

The late Sulli's older brother, Mr. Choi, has once again uploaded a cryptic post online.

On the 21st, Sulli's brother wrote a targeted message on his account, "The moment you crawl back out again, it's round two. The choice is yours."

Although he did not directly mention who the post was aimed at, attention quickly focused on it because it was uploaded shortly after new reports involving Kim Soohyun surfaced that same day.

Previously, JoongAng Ilbo reported that the arrest warrant request submitted by the Seoul Gangnam Police Station stated the investigators concluded that the CEO of Garosero Research Institute, Kim Se-ui, had spread false information about Kim Soohyun for finanical purposes, including Youtube revenue.

Meanwhile, when an acquaintance asked Mr. Choi, "Who?" he replied, "That one bastard who came from the stars," which many interpreted as a reference to Kim Soohyun’s hit drama, SBS 'My Love from the Star.'

When another netizen commented, "But they said it was false claims," Mr. Choi responded, "My claims aren't false, tough?"

Previously, Mr. Choi repeatedly uploaded posts seemingly targeting Kim Soohyun while raising allegations that Sulli had been pressured into filming nude scenes during the production of the movie 'Real,' which she starred alongside Kim Soohyun.

In response, Kim Soohyun's agency, Gold Medalist, stated, "The script delivered to the late actress Choi Jinri (Sulli) and her agency at the time already included the bed scene, and the materials explaining the character of Song Yoohwa character also contained details regarding the level of exposure."

Mr. Choi later added, "Based on testimonies from several people, I had already heard days before your statement was posted that there was no coercion," but also requested, "If there truly were no issues during filming, then I demand you to transparently reveal why director Lee Jungsub stepped down midway through production."

However, Mr. Choi has also faced criticism for mentioning Sulli's colleagues in the entertainment industry and leaking parts of her private life in his series of revelations.

Sulli’s older brother appears to take another jab at Kim Soohyun: “The moment you crawl back out, it’s round two.”

Thursday, May 21, 2026

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SOURCE: 경찰, 김수현·故 김새론 교제설 허위 결론...'가세연' 김세의 대표 영장 신청

Police have requested an arrest warrant for Kim Se-ui, the CEO of Garosero Research Institute who is accused of defaming actor Kim Soohyun. The police investigation reportedly concluded that allegations claiming Kim Soohyun dated the late actress Kim Saeron while she was underage were false.

According to JoongAng Ilbo on the 21st, the arrest warrant request submitted by the Seoul Gangnam Police Station stated that Kim Se-ui spread false information about Kim Soohyun for financial motives, including YouTube revenue. Police reportedly specified that Kim Se-ui was well aware that Kim Soohyun never dated the late Kim Saeron while she was underage, yet he still distributed false information with the intention to damage Kim Soohyun's reputation.

The report also stated the police found that the messenger conversations that Kim Se-ui revealed in March last year as evidence of the relationship were completely fabricated. The police determined that after receiving 11 screenshots from the bereaved family showing conversations Kim Saeron had with an individual displayed as 'unknown' in 2016, Kim Se-ui edited and manipulated seven of them, including changing the individual's name to Kim Soohyun. The police pointed out that although Kim Se-ui clearly knew the identity of the actual conversation partner could not be confirmed, he uploaded the altered material to make it appear as though it was a genuine conversation between Kim Soohyun and Kim Saeron. Furthermore, the police also reportedly concluded that an audio recording of Kim Saeron released by Kim Se-ui side in May last year had been manipulated using AI technology.

Besides Kim Se-ui, investigators also reportedly booked the lawyer representing the bereaved family. The police believe the lawyer not only provided Kim Se-ui with materials connected to the alleged crime and spread false information, but also systematically and deliberately committed the crime by amplifying and reproducing the claims. Regarding this, Go Sangrok, the legal representative for Kim Soohyun, stated on social media on the 20th that Kim Soohyun's side had not sued the bereaved family's lawyer and that it was the investigators themselves who identified possible accomplice involvement before changing the lawyer's status into a suspect. He also noted that it is extremely unusual for a suspect's lawyer to be recognized as a co-conspirator and later turned into a suspect. 

The police reportedly stated in the warrant that the incident caused serious damage to Kim Soohyun's reputation, economic activities, and professional career. They also added that Kim Soohyun is currently undergoing psychiatric treatment. Therefore, if the suspect continues to distribute false information, it could result in severe and irreversible harm.

Meanwhile, Kim Se-ui denied the prosecution's request for an arrest warrant, claiming it was political plot to obstruct his journalistic activities. During a live broadcast the previous day, he argued that he had originally planned to travel to Hanoi, Vietnam, to continue investigating an alleged sexual crime case involving a high-profile politician, and claimed the sudden warrant request was specifically filed to interfere with his reporting. 

Police conclude claims about Kim Soohyun dating the late Kim Saeron as a minor were false… Arrest warrant requested for Garosero Research Institute’s Kim Se-ui

Friday, April 24, 2026

SOURCE: [공식] 김수현, '28억 손배소' 재판 미뤄졌다…"형사사건 결과 지켜볼 것"

The third hearing date for the damages lawsuit involving actor Kim Soohyun, which was originally scheduled for the 24th, has been postponed.

On this day, attorney Bang Sunghoon from LKB & Partners, representing Kim Soohyun, told Xports News, "The date has been postponed (to be scheduled later) in order to wait for the results of the criminal case."

Cosmetics brand A has filed a lawsuit seeking 2.8 billion KRW in damages against Kim Soohyun and his agency. Two hearings regarding this matter had previously been held in last November and this March.

In March of last year, the brand decided to terminate its advertising contract with Kim Soohyun. They claimed that the brand's image was damaged because Kim Soohyun changed his stance on the controversies related to the late Kim Saeron.

On the other hand, Kim Soohyun's side countered that the allegations of him dating a minor are groundless and that claims of violating a morality clause are difficult to accept.

In a phone interview with Xports New last March, attorney Bang stated, "There is a damage amount claimed by brand A. However, we maintain that the contract termination is invalid, so the amount itself cannot be recognized."

He added, "According to the contract, it is stated that 'rumors or unverified claims cannot be grounds for contract termination.' The brand asserts that the claims made by Garo Sero Research Institute are true, while we argue that they are nothing more than rumors."

He concluded, "We have no choice but to wait for the results of the criminal case. We can only present our stance after a conclusion in that case is reached."

Kim Soohyun's '2.8 billion KRW' damages lawsuit trial postponed: "Will wait for the results of the criminal case

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

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SOURCE: 故 김새론 유족, 극단적 선택 시도…"김수현 측 공세에 극심한 고통"

It is reported that the family member of the late Kim Saeron recently attempted to take their own life due to severe emotional distress. According to New Daily on the 14th, the bereaved family had planned to attend a group screening of Kim Saeron's final work 'Everyday, We' at CGV Cheongdam Cine City in Gangnam, Seoul, that afternoon. However, they were unable to attend after one family member attempted suicide at their home a few days earlier.

A family acquaintance told the media, "There's only one thing that the family wants from Kim Soohyun. It's for him to acknowledge all the facts and offer a sincere apology to the deceased." The acquaintance added with anger, "Instead, Kim Soohyun and his lawyer are causing unbearable pain to the family by claiming that they are spreading false information with fabricated evidence."

The acquaintance added, "Two years ago, the deceased felt as if her existence was being denied as Kim Soohyun denied their relationship. During the process of repaying the costs for handling her accident, she once again shed tears and blood because of the actions of Kim Soohyun's agency." They added, "Even a hundred apologies wouldn't be enough, yet they are now framing the bereaved family as criminals. It's unbelievable." The acquaintance also said that the family members have attempted taking their own life several times already. Finally, the acquaintance pleaded, "This is a very serious situation. Please stop criticizing and insulting the bereaved family."

The late Kim Saeron was found dead at her home in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, on February 16 of last year. This day also happened to be Kim Soohyun's 37th birthday. In last March, the bereaved family claimed through the Youtube channel 'Gaseyeon' that the late Kim Saeron had been in relationship with Kim Soohyun for five years, starting in 2016 when she was 15 years old. The family demanded acknowledgement and a sincere public apology from Kim Soohyun, but his side denied the claims, saying that they only dated from the summer of 2019 to the autumn of 2020, after she had become an adult. It is also known that the late Kim Saeron suffered severe stress during her lifetime, including being asked to repay 700 million KRW in penalties by her former agency, Gold Medalist, which is also Kim Soohyun's agency, following her DUI incident in May 2022.

Kim Soohyun has filed a lawsuit seeking 12 billion KRW in damages against the bereaved family and 'Gaseyeon.' The family has countersued Kim Soohyun on charges of violating the Child Welfare Act and making false accusations. Both sides are continuing their legal battle. On the 13th, Kim Soohyun's side once again denied the allegations of dating a mnor during a court hearing in a separate damages lawsuit filed by cosmetics brand A.

Kim Saeron's family reportedly attempted suicide ... "Suffering extreme pain due offensive from Kim Soohyun's side"

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

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SOURCE: '미성년 교제 의혹' 김수현, 방송계 복귀 시동 걸었다…"사실일 가능성 높아"

Kim Soohyun, who was involved in a controversy over allegations that he dated the late Kim Saeron when she was underage, is preparing to make a comeback. On the 28th, Disney+ announced that they are adjusting the release schedule of original series 'Knock Off.'

On the same day, Kim Soohyun's legal representative, lawyer Ko Sangrok, posted on his account, "There is a high possibility that it is true," carefully predicting the possibility of Kim Soohyun's return. He added, "If serious criminal acts by the perpetrators are revealed through an extended investigation, Disney+'s risk will officially be cleared. In that case, there will be no more reason to delay the release of 'Knock Off.'"

'Knock Off,' starring Kim Soohyun and Jo Boah, is a major Disney+ project with a production cost of 60 billion KRW. The series was originally scheduled for release in April, but after Kim Soohyun's controversy erupted in March last year, production was stopped and the release was postponed indefinitely.

Upon hearing the news, netizens reacted with comments such as, "Clear your name and come back soon," "I want to watch 'Knock Off' soon," and "If he's guilty, he should be punished. If he is not, he should be compensated." However, others showed negative reactions, saying, "Isn't it to early?" and "The controversy hasn't even died down yet, and he's already returning?"

Earlier last year, Kim Soohyun was involved in a controversy over allegations that he dated Kim Saeron when she was underage. He initially denied the claims, but as her family continued to release evidence, he partially admitted to the relationship, stating that they dated only after she became an adult. In March, he held a press conference claiming that the messages released by Kim Saeron's family were fabricated and filed a 12 billion KRW lawsuits against her family and Kim Se-ui. During this time, the release of 'Knock Off' was put on hold and Kim Soohyun faced legal action a cosmetic brand A, for which he had worked as an advertising model, filed a 800 million KRW damages lawsuit against him.

COMMENTS: 

1 [+364][-151] I guess being a celebrity really isn't for just anyone ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

2. [+333][-170] This isn’t right.

3. [+116][-21] The heaedline is completely different from the actual content… How pathetic. I hope the reporter and malicious commenters who are causing secondary harm to the victim get exactly what they deserve. They’re still sitting at home without even checking the updates, financial consequences are the answer. Since he did nothing wrong, 'Knock Off' should of course be released.

4. [+94][-32] Of course he should return. He’s the victim.

5. [+84][-20] The perpetrators must pay for their crimes, and Kim Soohyun should obviously make his comeback. 

'Allegations of dating an underage' Kim Soohyun begins his comeback to the broadcasting industry ... "High possibility it's true"

Monday, October 27, 2025

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Kim Soohyun's side stated a firm position regarding the case involving the late Kim Saeron, saying "The real issue in this case is evidence fabrication. This entire incident is a large-scale fraud crime against the public that destroyed the reputation of an innocent victim."

On the 27th, attorney Go Sangrok as Kim Soohyun's legal representative posted an official statement on his blog, addressing and denying claims made by the late Kim Saeron's family point by point.

Attorney Go said in the post, "The cause of her death was reported to be suicide. Based on what is known, she had married an American man in January this year, with the hope of a better life, but the marriage failed. Furthermore, her pan to open a cafe after returning to South Korea also fell apart. She appears to have fallen into deep despair." He continued, "Boo Jiseok, the lawyer of her family, stated in a press conference that the late Kim Saeron had numerous self-harm attempts that even her family was not fully aware of, which aligns with the facts that we have gathered. Her final attempt at self-harm, which happened after many tries, is what eventually led her to death."

He added that her misfortune began after the late Kim Saeron's DUI incident in 2022, saying, "It has been confirmed by various documents that she was cut off by her family during this period. She no longer expected comfort or support from her family, as her emotional connection with her family was already broken. Furthermore, if the family was not aware that their daughter had repeatedly harmed herself that she was in danger, it can be concluded that the family relationship had truly broken down a long time ago."

He further explained, "According to a testimony from her ex-boyfriend last March, she suffered greatly because of verbal abuse and physical violence from her American husband she married before she died. He also testified that she was most hurt by the indifference of her family, with whom she had essentially cut ties, leading her to feel very hopeless about her situation. According to the ex-boyfriend, on 1 November 2024, just two months before her death, the late Kim Saeron severed a wrist ligament due to self-harm, requiring an emergency surgery. Even though her family was called, no one showed up." The attorney added, "We have already confirmed other evidence that support the fact that similar incidents had been happening for more than two years after the 2022 DUI accident."

Attorney Go also brought up what the 'fake aunt' figure had claimed, saying, "An acquaintance whose name is unknown claimed that the late Kim Saeron tried to harm herself on January 8th of this year, and that she and the family took care of her.' However, that is completely false. The late Kim Saeron was actually in the U.S. Documents show that she was registering her marriage on that very day. Almost 100% of what this person has said so far is a lie," and he pointed out that this person is now completely silent.

Attorney Go pointed out, "The fact that the family didn't know the she got married shows that the family relationship was broken. If they did find out about the marriage (later on), and still lied by saying 'we didn't know that fact,' there is only one reason why." He continued, "They needed to shift the blame for her death away from the family or the husband and onto an innocent man who had nothing to do with it."

Attorney Go then demanded, "Submit all the conversations from the group chat room you mentioned on air to the investigative authorities. If they claim that 'everyone deleted the chat at the same time,' the public will not find it convincing. Even if everyone did delete it, all conversation records can be recovered by using digital forensics on just one participant's cell phone." He then addressed the person claiming to be the late Kim Saeron's aunt, "You said that 'when the late Kim Saeron was in high school, you knew she was dating Kim Soohyun because so many letters came from the military.' If that is true, please show all the other letters to the public or give them all to the police, not just the one letter you showed. If you try to claim you only kept one letter and destroyed all the rest, the public will not find that convincing either."

Attorney Go also asked the late Kim Saeorn's parents, "After hearing the audio recording from the May 7th press conference, the late Kim Saeron's friends reportedly said, 'Shew was not the kind of person who would say such profanity.' So, is the voice in the public audio recording really your daughter's voice? Also, is the daughter you remember someone who would borrow a few hundred dollars at a cafe from a man she just saw again after nearly 10 years, a man who was not even a close friend? And would the daughter you knew answer all his questions and talk about her sexual relationships as a teenager, using vulgar language? Is that truly the real person your daughter was, as you, her parents, remember her?"

Attorney Go emphasized again, "The main issue in this case is 'destroying a person's reputation by faking evidence.' They used false information and manipulated audio files to damage the reputation of an innocent victim." He further defined it as 'an international-scale cybercrime' as this incident has spread to foreign news, damaging trust in the entire Hallyu industry as a whole."

He urged, ""The government must clearly see what this case is really about and thoroughly uncover the truth behind the fake evidence and conspiracy. The people responsible must be punished in a way that matches how widely their actions have spread around the world." He concluded the post by saying, "Now, we cannot protect our good name by staying silent. Do not agree with the false stories they are creating. Please stand with us so that the innocent victim can return to their proper place."

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[+1,332][-695] What's truly chilling is the fact that not a single person has apologized to Kim Soohyun for misunderstanding him as a child groomer. All the comments are just people blaming others or refusing to believe itㄷㄷ

[+1,015][-573] When I first saw the news, the story was very shocking, and since the person who died was named as the victim of something that happened when she was a minor, I immediately thought, 'I knew Kim Soohyun was that kind of person.' But after that, when I saw the news and the things they called 'evidence,' it all looked fake and messy, like it had been totally made up. I felt sorry for misunderstanding and leaving comments based on misinformation... I hope the truth comes out and those people who acted like parents but aren’t deserving of the title get exposed.

[+638][-390] Kim Soo hyun is completely the victim here. The people who are still leaving mean comments absolutely deserve to be sued. The attorney is telling them to show all that so-called evidence of him dating her when she was a minor, but they can't show it because it doesn't exist. I hope all of the perpetrators’ disgusting actions are fully exposed through investigation, and that Kim Soohyun returns stronger and shines even brighter.

[+532][-245] The KakaoTalk messages from 2016 and 2018 were all fake evidence (the person in the messages wasn’t Kim Soohyun). Kim Saeron's statement was also fake (the photo they claimed was proof from 2016 was actually from 2020). In conclusion, they did not date when she was underage. Despite this, Garo Sero Research Institute and her family made fake claims using this faked evidence. The police need to conduct a full search and thorough investigation.

[+172][-86] Kim Saeron’s family was manipulated by Garo Sero Research Institute’s strategy. Kim Soohyun must feel wronged. The true villain is Garo Sero Research Institute.

Kim Soohyun's side asks the late Kim Saeron's family: "Was she the type of person who would talk about sexual things using vulgar language with a man she wasn't even close to?"

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Kim Soohyun's legal representative, attorney Go Sangrok, strongly refuted the claims made by the late Kim Saeron's family and CEO of Youtube channel 'Garo Sero Research Institute,' Kim Se-eui, accusing them of 'creating false narrative to manipulate public opinion.'

On October 27th, attorney Go Sangrok revealed via his Youtube channel and social media that the incident began when CEO Kim Se-eui spread false information based on a fabricated statement allegedly left by the late Kim Saeron. He stated, "Only after we demanded on September 30th that they release the evidence they claimed to have, they finally closed their mouths and have remained silent for nearly a month."

He continued, stating that photos taken during Kim Saeron's adulthood were falsely presented as proof that Kim Soohyun dated her when she was underage. Attorney Go also stated, "CEO Kim Se-eui claimed on air that he would release thousands of photos, but hasn't released a single one up to this second." Furthermore, the attorney claimed that the letters Kim Soohyun sent while serving in the military service were falsely presented alongside postcards they exchanged during Kim Saeron's adulthood, misleadingly branding it all as 'proof of grooming.'

Attorney Go claimed that they also forged the sender of Kakao Talk messages to make it look like they were sent by Kim Soohyun and deliberately manipulated so that the pictures taken during Kim Saeron's adulthood seem like they were taken when she was underage, asserting that the perpetrators did these for his own benefit, despite knowing that these were false information.

Attorney Go stressed, "After Kim Saeron passed away, the perpetrators teamed up for their own benefit. They took lies that the late Kim Saeron never actually told when she was alive, bringing them back and pretending the lies were her own words. Kim Se-eui, backed with the support of Kim Saeron's family, built up fake evidence, using the late Kim Saeron as a shield, twisted the real story, and spread false information widely. This is a heinous crime because they took advantage of the fact that no one can easily argue against what a dead person supposedly said when she was alive."

He continued, "They profited off her name to collect donation money, gain political influence, and promote their own names. This is a premeditated conspiracy. They're using a dead person as a shield to destroy a living person. The real issue in this case is evidence fabrication. This entire incident is an unprecedented large-scale fraud crime against the public, where they used fake evidence to destroy the reputation of an innocent victim."

Meanwhile, the late Kim Saeron's family has claimed through 'Garo Sero Research Institute' that Kim Soohyun dated Kim Saeron while she was a minor, from late 2015 to Jul 2021. In respone, Kim Soohyun's side clarified that their relationship began after she became an adult, from summer 2019 to fall 2020.

news nate

[+1,220][-472] Look at how the investigation is still incomplete, even though the person who keeps denying it has continuously presented evidence. I mean, how long has it been since this case started? This is ridiculous.

[+1,11][-508] Those who say 'Just let it go' is basically an accomplice. One side is now being horribly framed and had his life destroyed. Shouldn't the truth be revealed so that no one is wrongly accused and the the people who planned this be punished? Let me ask those who say 'Just let it go,' if you were accused of something you didn't do and lost your job because of it, would you desperately fight to prove your innocence? Or would you just give up and 'let it go'?

[+841][-295] Gangnam Police Station, if you don't want to be called an accomplice, release the investigation results.

[+200][-211] I'm rooting for Kim Soohyun, who is quietly exposing all these lies. Gangnam Police Station should raid and arrest Garo Sero Research Institute and the late Kim Saeron's family immediately, or else they'll be viewed as an accomplice.

[+162][-74] A crime of fraud against the public🔥 All haters who keep spitting nonsense because they've been gaslit by this ridiculous manipulation, wake up!

Kim Soohyun's side: "All Kakao Talk messages and photos related to the late Kim Saeron were fabricated. A crime of fraud against the public"

Sunday, October 5, 2025

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It has been revealed that parts of the text messages between Kim Soohyun and the late Kim Saeron, released by Youtube channel 'Garo Sero Research Institute,' were fabricated. It was confirmed that Kim Soohyun was actually in his unit at the time he was alleged to have contacted the late Kim Saeron on military leave.

According to Money Today's investigation on the 5th, Kim Saeron's family had publicly revealed text messages through 'Garo Sero Research Institute' in March, claiming they were sent by Kim Soohyun to the late Kim Saeron.

The messages showed Kim Sooohyun allegedly texting the late Kim Saeron around 13:48 on Monday, April 2, 2018, saying, "Everyone's so full of energy," and "Ah, I want to see Saeromero as soon as possible."

When Kim Saeron replied, "When shall we meet?" Kim Soohyun replied, "We planned to meet on Thursday (the 5th)) with XX (a friend's name)," "I want to see you right now." Kim Soohyun also allegedly added, "I'll go to the hospital later today, have dinner, and then come back from exercise around 9 PM."

That year, the late Kim Saeron was only 17 years old and sitting in the 11th grade of high school. Her family and 'Garo Sero Research Institute' CEO Kim Se-eui claimed that these messages proved that Kim Soohyun and the late Kim Saeron had dated for 6 years, from 2015 to 2021.

However, records show that Kim Soohyun was actively undergoing training at his military base at the time. Money Today obtained entries from Kim Soohyun's military diary from 2018, which clearly shows he was involved in an operation exercise from April 2 to 5:

April 2: Finished the 6th operation. It's so hot, I'm sweating a lot.

April 3: On guard duty. Tomorrow's finally the 7th operation.

April 5: Woke up this morning and it was raining. If it keeps raining, the operation today won't be canceled. In fact, it helps the titme pass faster.

A separate news report from April 4 also confirms that Kim Soohyun participated in a field training that day. 

In his diary entry for April 6, he wrote, "Can't wait for my next leave." This confirms that he was in the base at least from April 2 to 6, in contrast to the argument that he scheduled a meeting with Kim Saeron on April 5.

Kim Soohyun's diary also frequently mentions his then-girlfriend, 'A.' In his diary entry for April 2, he wrote, "Every time I write in this diary, I feel stronger. I can't wait to see you and show this to you. There's only one operation left. I'll run to you soon. I'll make your heart flutter as soon as possible. I love you. Let's go see the cherry blossoms together. I hope they would fly everywhere."

In his diary entry for April 6, he wrote, "I want to write your name so badly, but I can't because I'm a 'Soldier of Interest.' I'll just say I love you. Later, I'll brag to people that you went through my whole military life with me." In contrast, there is not a single mention of the late Kim Saeron anywhere.

Kim Soohyun's legal representative, attorney Ko Sangrok, stated, "Even a small amount of data reveals the contradiction in the claims made by the late Kim Saerorn's family and 'Garo Sero Research Institute.' It appears that they mixed up the conversations Kim Saeron had with another man and presented them as Kim Soohyun's. If they had simply checked the military leave dates, they would've known that these messages weren't sent by Kim Soohyun."

He emphasized, "Even with the limited data we revealed is already enough to refute 'Garo Sero Research Institute' claims. We can disprove every claims they made."

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/008/0005260144?sid=001

theqoo

-Huh? If it was all fabricated, why didn't he say so back then? Why only now...?

-Even if he had denied it, wouldn't no one have believed him anyway?

-It was fabricated????

-The letter isn't fabricated, is it??

-The dead can't speak... Just stop all this and retire already.

-Is he saying that Gaseyeon wrote the letter too?ㅋㅋㅋ

-Are the pictures of him washing the dishes and posing cheek-to-cheek with her fake too thene?

-I don't believe him. Why would I trust anything he says?

-I feel bad for Kim Soohyun.

-He was framed... Do you guys actually believe Gaseyeon? Oh Gosh...

-But wasn't it true that he dated a minor?

-He must feel incredibly wronged. Her actual boyfriend knew all about this but still not come forward??

-Kim Saeron took her own life on Kim Soohyun's birthday. The end.

-Why are people doing this on Chuseok...?

-Please stop tormenting Saeron... What's wrong with you all?

Kim Soohyun's alleged "I want to see you right now" message to Kim Saeron during his military service turns out to be fabricated