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Actor Kim Soo-hyun has formally acknowledged that he has sued the family of deceased actress Kim Sae-ron. The lawsuit is for 12 billion won in damages. It comes after he was accused of dating her while she was underage, an accusation he denies vehemently.
Kim Soo-hyun made a statement about the allegations at a press conference on March 31, 2025. He said that he takes responsibility for what he did but denies allegations that he did anything unethical or illegal. His attorney affirmed that the lawsuit has both criminal and civil elements.
The scandal broke out when the family of Kim Sae-ron published intimate messages that they insisted demonstrate that she and Kim Soo-hyun were dating before she was 18. He contends the messages are forged and has proceeded legally to defend his reputation.
What are the details of Kim Soo-hyun’s lawsuit?
According to News.Nate.com, the actor's case was brought before the Supreme Central District Court. It is directed at Kim Sae-ron's family and a YouTube channel that has been propagating false claims against him. His lawyers say these false claims are defamatory and tarnishing his image. The lawsuit entails monetary claims and criminal accusations.
His lawyer explained that his client is committed to combating false information. The actor is convinced that there has been the use of forged evidence to implicate him. Gold Medalist, his agency, too, has also proceeded against such persons.
The agency has filed more cases against persons involved in sharing private materials against the actor. They contend that these actions have brought a huge loss to his career and personal life.
What evidence has been released by Kim Sae-ron’s family?
As reported by Yonhap News Agency, the late actress' family released personal messages that they say confirm her previous romance with him. The messages are said to reveal flirtatious texts during the time when she was still a minor. They assert that the messages disprove his denial of any romantic relationship at that time.
He reacted by claiming that the messages had been manipulated. His attorney maintains that the evidence produced by Kim Sae-ron's family is not trustworthy. They assert that the family is seeking to ruin his reputation for financial or personal gains.
What has been the response from Soo-hyun and his agency?
According to News.Nate.com, he said he was willing to be held accountable for what he had done but will not take the blame for something he did not do. He indicated that he was determined to clear his name in court. His attorney pointed out that legal action was needed to defend his reputation. Gold Medalist has made stern declarations in support of their client.
They have cautioned against the dissemination of misinformation and assured that they will seek legal repercussions for the individuals involved in the sharing of personal materials. They contend that the allegations have caused severe psychological damage to his mental well-being and professional life.
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