Breaking: Top Actor Files New Lawsuit in Ongoing Scandal
Kim Soo Hyun has taken stronger legal action against controversial YouTuber Kim Se Ui and the family of late actress Kim Sae Ron, filing new charges of “false accusations” and “fabricated evidence” in a shocking escalation of their bitter dispute.
Key Developments in the Case
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📜 New lawsuits filed June 23 by Kim Soo Hyun’s legal team
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⚖️ Charges include:
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Distribution of AI-generated fake audio (deep voice technology)
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False criminal complaints against the actor
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Defamation through baseless allegations
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🔍 Gold Medalist (agency) joins lawsuit, calling claims “absurd lies”
The Controversial AI Recording That Sparked Outrage
At a May 7 press conference, YouTuber Kim Se Ui played what he claimed was a recording of Kim Sae Ron allegedly proving:
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❗ She and Kim Soo Hyun dated since middle school
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❗ His team offered ₩4 billion ($2.9M USD) to suppress evidence
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❗ Assault occurred when the “whistleblower” refused
Kim Soo Hyun’s lawyers STRONGLY DENIED this, stating:
“This is a forged AI voice file. Filing criminal complaints based on fake evidence is illegal.”
Why This Lawsuit Matters
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🚨 First major case testing AI deepfake defamation in K-entertainment
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⚡ Kim Sae Ron’s family directly involved in accusations
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💔 Tragic backstory: Kim Sae Ron passed away amid prior legal battles
Legal Experts Weigh In
✔ “Fabricating evidence is a serious crime in South Korea—punishable by jail time.”
✔ “If proven, the YouTuber could face massive penalties.”
Public Reaction: Divided Opinions
🔥 “Soo Hyun is right to fight back!”
😢 “Why drag Sae Ron’s family into this?”
🤔 “Was the audio really AI? Need proof!”