Kim Soo-hyun's life ruined = National shame, why?.. "3 billion people know him, 30 billion won in damages" [Star Issue]

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Kim Soo-hyun's side launched a decisive counterattack against YouTuber Kim Se-ui.

Kim Soo-hyun's legal representative, lawyer Ko Sang-rok, appeared on MBC's "News Today" broadcast on the morning of the 28th, announcing a firm legal response to Kim Se-ui, who was recently detained. Kim Se-ui is the person who raised allegations of a romantic relationship between the late Kim Sae-ron during her minor years and adult Kim Soo-hyun, and is also the operator of the YouTube channel "Garo-Sero Research Institute" (hereinafter "GaSeYeon"). Kim Soo-hyun has endured a grueling period since February last year in response to Kim Se-ui's claims, but was finally cleared of false accusations after it was revealed that Kim Se-ui had fabricated the late Kim Sae-ron's voice messages and KakaoTalk conversations.

However, Kim Soo-hyun suffered severe damage, including delays in the release schedule of Disney+'s new original series "Knock Off," a global OTT production with a budget of 60 billion won. Immediately following the controversy, advertising campaigns were abruptly halted, and his entertainment activities were completely suspended, plunging him into the greatest crisis of his career since his debut.

In response, Lawyer Ko stated, "After the incident occurred last year, we calculated the damages and filed a lawsuit seeking compensation in the range of 12 billion won. At this point, the actual damage we have suffered is far greater than that, considering only economic losses. According to the data we submitted to law enforcement authorities regarding the extent of the damage at this time, we estimate the loss to be around 30 billion won."

Regarding Kim Se-ui's charges, he said, "These include defamation through the publication of false facts, threats, unauthorized distribution of recorded materials, and violations of the Special Act on the Punishment of Stalking Crimes. The most critical aspect here is defamation. The core allegation is that false information was spread, claiming that 'Kim Soo-hyun had a long-term relationship with the late Kim Sae-ron since she was a minor, and pressured her through her agency to repay debts, ultimately leading her to death.' Additionally, there are allegations that Kim Se-ui fabricated evidence such as KakaoTalk conversations and the late Kim Sae-ron's voice messages to support these claims."

Especially when asked about the 'essence' of this case, Lawyer Ko pointedly criticized Kim Se-ui's actions, stating, "This is an unprecedented case where unverified allegations were spread, narratives were distorted to manipulate public perception, and even critical materials such as KakaoTalk messages and voice recordings were fabricated."

He further emphasized, "It is estimated that approximately 3 billion people worldwide know Kim Soo-hyun's name and face. Because Kim Soo-hyun has a friendly image, many people simply perceive him as a 'domestic celebrity,' but in reality, he is widely recognized. This case is truly an example of bringing shame to the nation. Ultimately, this incident is viewed as a collective and planned social crime that sought to completely destroy the reputation and life of an innocent victim and a beloved actor cherished by people around the world, by manipulating public perception through fabricated evidence."

Meanwhile, Gold Medalist, Kim Soo-hyun's agency, released an official statement on the 27th: "Investigation results confirmed that various allegations and evidence raised by 'GaSeYeon' against Kim Soo-hyun were false. In particular, the late Kim Sae-ron's KakaoTalk conversations released during the press conference were found to be fabricated and altered conversations with individuals unrelated to Kim Soo-hyun. The late Kim Sae-ron's voice was also confirmed to be fabricated data generated using AI (artificial intelligence) technology. Based on these findings, the court issued an arrest warrant for Kim Se-ui, citing violations of the Act on the Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, etc. (defamation through the dissemination of false facts), the Special Act on the Punishment of Stalking Crimes, the Special Act on the Punishment of Sexual Violence Crimes (distribution of recorded materials using cameras, etc., and coercion to use such materials), and threats. We deeply appreciate the efforts of law enforcement authorities who uncovered the truth based on objective evidence."

They further added, "Kim Soo-hyun promised at a press conference one year ago, 'I will not ask you to believe me. I will prove it.' The past year of Kim Soo-hyun's life was solely dedicated to keeping that promise. Finally, through the procedures established by law and thorough investigation, the truth has been proven."

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