Entertainment · Celebrity · 12 hrs ago
Kim Soo-hyun’s agency vows legal action over false claims and abusive posts
Kim Soo-hyun’s agency says it will take legal action over false claims, insults and abusive online posts about the South Korean actor.
Police investigated claims that he dated the late actor Kim Sae-ron when she was a minor and decided there were no grounds to pursue them.
His agency says that finding means the claims have no factual basis.
It also says the operator of the YouTube channel Garosero Research Institute, Kim Se-eui, has been indicted and is being held in custody over allegations including spreading false information about Kim Soo-hyun.
The agency says people who repeat or share the claims may also face action, including criminal complaints and civil damages claims.
It has asked people to delete posts, while warning that deletion does not erase potential legal responsibility.
Kim Soo-hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, says it will take stronger legal action over false claims and abusive online posts about the actor.
The agency said police decided not to refer him for prosecution over an alleged violation of the Child Welfare Act, citing insufficient evidence.
It warned that reposting the disputed claims, insulting or mocking the actor, and sharing edited images or videos could also lead to legal action.
Kim Se-ui, who has been indicted over alleged false statements about Kim, denies the allegations against him.
- Who
- Actor Kim Soo-hyun and his agency, Gold Medalist, are pursuing legal action. Kim Se-ui has been indicted over alleged false claims about the actor.
- What
- The agency announced a tougher legal response to false claims, abusive comments and related posts online.
- When
- Gold Medalist announced its position on October 14, 2026.
- Where
- Online, including social media and video-sharing platforms. The investigation and legal proceedings are in South Korea.
- Why
- The agency says false claims and abusive posts have continued despite an official decision not to refer Kim for prosecution over an alleged Child Welfare Act violation.
Gold Medalist
Kim Se-ui
Claims about Kim Soo-hyun
Gold Medalist
The agency says the allegations are false and lack factual and objective grounds.
Kim Se-ui
Kim Se-ui has denied the allegations against him.
Legal responsibility
Gold Medalist
The agency says it will pursue criminal complaints and civil compensation over false claims and abusive posts.
Kim Se-ui
Kim Se-ui disputes the allegations that led to his indictment.
Allegations that Kim Soo-hyun had dated the late Kim Sae-ron while she was a minor were raised, and Kim suspended his activities.
Kim Se-ui was indicted and taken into custody over alleged false statements about Kim Soo-hyun.
Gold Medalist announced stronger legal action against false claims and abusive online posts.
- Agency
- Gold Medalist
- Actor
- Kim Soo-hyun
- Police decision
- No referral for prosecution over the alleged Child Welfare Act violation, citing insufficient evidence
- Indictment
- Kim Se-ui was indicted on June 23 over alleged false statements
- Legal measures
- The agency said it would pursue criminal complaints and civil compensation
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What people are saying
the series of claims against Kim Soo-hyun have been confirmed to have no factual or objective basis
Even if a post is deleted, that does not necessarily remove legal responsibility that has already arisen
I want nothing at all from Kim Soo-hyun
I hope Kim Soo-hyun is happy, earns a lot of money and shows good acting