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Pink Villa
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Kim Soo Hyun's lawyer interrogated by police in defamation case involving Garosero and Kim Sae Ron's family, Report
The controversy involving actor Kim Soo Hyun, the late Kim Sae Ron, and the Garosero Research Institute continues to gain public attention. Authorities are pressing forward with their investigation. On June 30, the Seoul Gangnam Police Station confirmed that they had questioned Kim Soo Hyun's legal representative earlier this month. According to police officials, Attorney Bang Sung Hoon of L.K.B & Partners was summoned for questioning on June 18 at 2 p.m. He is currently representing Kim Soo Hyun. The interrogation centered on the defamation complaint previously filed by the actor against Garosero and the late Kim Sae Ron's family. However, investigators declined to provide specific details about what was discussed during the meeting or the exact scope of the questioning. Kim Soo Hyun files new complaint In addition to the June 18 questioning, police are now also investigating a new complaint filed by Kim Soo Hyun's legal team on June 23. The actor's side formally accused Kim Sae Ron 's bereaved family and Kim Se Eui, the Garosero operator, of false accusation. This marks the second such complaint from the actor's side in this case. A police spokesperson stated, 'We plan to coordinate an appearance date with the suspect (Garosero) and conduct an investigation soon.' This new filing follows an earlier lawsuit submitted on May 9. In it, Kim Soo Hyun accused Kim Se Eui of defamation under the Information and Communications Network Act. The actor's side also cited a violation of the Stalking Punishment Act. Background: Controversial audio file and AI claims Kim Sae Ron was found deceased at her home in Seongdong-gu, Seoul on February 16, 2025. And shortly after, her family through Garosero began sharing supposed evidence of a long-term relationship between her and Kim Soo Hyun. These materials included images and text messages, which they claimed supported the underage relationship allegation. The situation escalated dramatically in early May. Garosero held a public press conference and released a controversial audio clip allegedly featuring the voice of Kim Sae Ron. In the recording, a female voice is heard stating that she had been romantically involved with Kim Soo Hyun since her middle school years. The recording is claimed to have been made on January 10, 2025. However, Kim Soo Hyun's side quickly responded with a strong denial. They asserted that the audio clip was fabricated and possibly AI-generated. What's next? With Kim Soo Hyun's attorney already questioned and multiple lawsuits filed, authorities confirmed they plan to summon Kim Se Eui. While no date has been publicly disclosed, police stated that they are in the process of coordinating an appropriate schedule.
Pink Villa
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
'Absurd lies': Kim Soo Hyun sues Garosero, Kim Sae Ron's family AGAIN after 12 billion KRW lawsuit over AI audio
Actor Kim Soo Hyun has taken decisive legal action once again. He filed a new criminal complaint and lawsuit against YouTuber Kim Se Ui (operator of Garosero Institute) and the family of the late actress Kim Sae Ron. The complaint was confirmed by Kim's legal representation on June 23. It cites the dissemination of false information and submission of fabricated evidence. In a formal statement issued by L.K.B & Partners, the team revealed the reason behind the latest round of legal filings. According to them, the action was prompted by what they described as 'absurd and baseless lies' deliberately aimed at damaging the actor's reputation. May 7 press conference The new complaint zeroes in on a press event hosted by Kim Se Ui on May 7. During this press conference, Kim Se Ui played an audio clip he presented as a recording of the late actress Kim Sae Ron. According to him, the clip was proof that she and Kim Soo Hyun had been romantically involved since their teenage years. Kim Se Ui further accused Kim Soo Hyun of offering a massive sum (4 billion KRW) to suppress the audio recording. He also alleged that the whistleblower who refused the offer was physically assaulted by individuals acting on behalf of the actor. These claims have now become the focal point of the actor's legal response. Kim's legal team denounces allegations Kim Soo Hyun's legal representatives have strongly denied all accusations. They assert that the audio file played during the press conference was not an authentic recording. Instead, it was a file generated using advanced AI deepfake voice technology. This, they argued, constitutes a deliberate attempt to frame Kim Soo Hyun using forged digital evidence. The statement from L.K.B & Partners emphasized the seriousness of the situation. 'Kim Se Ui and the late Kim Sae Ron's family went beyond merely spreading false information based on a forged audio file. They even filed a criminal complaint against actor Kim Soo Hyun, accusing him of false charges and violations of the Child Welfare Act. This is a clear and serious case of false accusation,' they said. In closing, LKB & Partners emphasized that their legal pursuit is not about retaliation but about holding accountable those who weaponize misinformation. Previous legal actions This latest legal filing is not Kim Soo Hyun's first response to the controversy. Earlier, the actor filed a civil lawsuit seeking 12 billion KRW (approximately 8.74 million USD) in damages. That filing included claims under defamation and the Sexual Crimes Special Act.
