Kim Soo Hyun fans sue YouTuber for defaming actor, deny claims of his sexual addiction to minors amid Kim Sae Ron controversy
Complaint filed with Seoul Seongbuk Police Station
On May 8, attorney Yang Tae Young, representing the Kim Soo Hyun Fan Association, officially submitted the complaint at the Seoul Seongbuk Police Station. The group also turned in 56 instances of alleged defamatory statements made by Kwon between March and April 2025.
False claims about Kim Soo Hyun's alleged relationship with Kim Sae Ron
The complaint strongly refuted claims made by Kwon suggesting Kim Soo Hyun had a physical relationship with actress Kim Sae Ron when she was a minor.
"The victim, Kim Soo Hyun, has never dated or had sexual relations with Kim Sae Ron when she was a minor, has never committed a crime against the deceased, and has never been found to have a sexual addiction to minors or to be a pedophile," his fans claimed.
Kwon Young Chan accused of misleading the public
The fan association claimed that Kwon introduced himself as a counselling expert and director of a celebrity suicide prevention group, using those titles to boost his credibility. He also claimed to have evidence, which he threatened to release to media outlets—further worsening the actor's public image without confirmation.
Impact of defamation on Kim Soo Hyun's career and reputation
The fan group further claimed that the unfounded accusations have caused significant social and financial harm to Kim Soo Hyun. "Due to the false allegations that were not confirmed, Kim Soo Hyun has suffered social and economic damage that isn't easy to recover from," it said.
Kim Sae Ron's family's press conference sparks renewed backlash
Adding to the controversy, an audio recording was released at a press conference involving Kim Sae Ron's family and Kim Se Ui of the Garo Sero Institute. The recording allegedly features Kim Sae Ron speaking about a relationship with Kim Soo Hyun. In the audio, she claimed that Kim Soo Hyun had sex with her when she was in 8th Grade.
Kim Soo Hyun's agency, GOLDMEDALIST, has denied the allegations, and claimed that the audio recording is AI-generated.
Chinese fans rally behind Kim Soo Hyun
LED TRUCKS Support for #KimSooHyun has finally arrived near at the pressconference today from chinese fans, kim soohyun Global fan Union and We Support Team. pic.twitter.com/FphqNNXS2t
As the backlash intensified, Kim Soo Hyun's Chinese fans sent support trucks during the press conference held by Kim Sae Ron's legal representatives. These fans had earlier parked support trucks outside GOLDMEDALIST's building in Seoul.
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