Archive · 23 Jun 2025
Kim Soo-Hyun Sues in Defamation Cases Tied to Kim Sae-Ron Scandal
Actor Kim Soo-Hyun is suing a YouTuber and the family of the late actress Kim Sae-Ron.
He claims they made up false stories and used fake audio to accuse him of wrongdoing.
These stories involve allegations of a relationship with the actress since middle school, and that his side attempted to pay off the claims.
Meanwhile, the actress's ex-manager is suing another YouTuber for spreading false information about her death.
These cases are examples of legal problems due to false information and rumors spreading online.
Kim Soo-Hyun filed a criminal complaint against a YouTuber and the late actress Kim Sae-Ron's family.
The complaint is for false accusation related to alleged grooming and fabricated audio recordings.
The YouTuber, Kim Se-Ui, is accused of spreading false claims and using AI-generated audio.
Kim Sae-Ron's former manager filed a defamation suit against another YouTuber, Kwon Young-Chan.
The defamation suit is related to false information regarding the late actress's death.
- Who
- Kim Soo-Hyun, Kim Se-Ui (YouTuber), Kim Sae-Ron's family, Kim Sae-Ron's former manager (K), and Kwon Young-Chan (YouTuber).
- What
- Kim Soo-Hyun filed a criminal complaint against a YouTuber and the late actress Kim Sae-Ron's family for false accusation; The actress's former manager filed a defamation suit against another YouTuber.
- When
- The criminal complaint was filed on June 23; The defamation suit was filed on June 19.
- Where
- Seoul, South Korea
- Why
- To address claims of grooming and defamation arising from allegations and misinformation.
- Actor
- Kim Soo-Hyun
- YouTuber (Accused)
- Kim Se-Ui
- Legal Action Type
- Criminal Complaint & Defamation Suit
- Ex-Manager's Complaint Location
- Seocho Police Station, Seoul
- Defamation Allegations
- Baseless claims related to the actress' death
- Date of Press Conference
- May 7, 2025