'Kim Soo-hyun defamation arrest' Kim Se-ye: "Requesting revocation of law enforcement authorities' seizure"[Star Issue]

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Channel operator Kim Se-ui (CEO) of the Horizontal and Vertical Research Institute (hereinafter referred to as Gaseyeon) has taken action by filing a petition for revocation and modification of the law enforcement authorities' seizure order ahead of the first court trial on charges including defamation of actor Kim Soo-hyun.

According to StarNews, Kim Se-ui (CEO) filed a quasi-appeal petition seeking revocation and modification of the law enforcement authorities' seizure order on the 4th, ahead of the first trial on charges including violation of the Information and Communications Network Act (defamation), scheduled for the 14th before the Seoul Central District Court Criminal Division No. 14. Along with this, a petition for suspension of execution was also submitted through legal counsel.

A quasi-appeal is a procedure in which an individual disputes a law enforcement authorities' order and requests revocation or modification from the court. It means requesting that the seizure items be returned by the law enforcement authorities, but after being rejected, asking for the decision to be revoked or modified.

Seoul National Police Agency Chief Park Jeong-bi explained at a regular press conference in November 2025 that the Gangnam Police Station investigation team would continue handling all five cases related to Kim Soo-hyun, who drew attention through Gaseyeon's revelations. "The investigation into cases involving Kim Soo-hyun has already progressed significantly. Seized items have been sent to the National Forensic Service for analysis, and we are awaiting results. Since these cases are in relatively advanced stages of investigation, the existing personnel will continue to handle them without changing teams," he stated.

Prior to this trial, Kim Se-ui (CEO) attended the first court hearing on charges of spreading false information, stalking, and threats against YouTuber Tz-yang, held on the 13th before Seoul Central District Court Criminal Division No. 20, wearing prison attire. During the hearing, Kim Se-ui (CEO) denied the charges and appealed for personal safety concerns while incarcerated at the end of the session. It was reported that Kim Se-ui (CEO) mentioned YouTuber Eun-hyeon-jang, stating, "I made a statement promising to deposit 10 million won per month into the account of anyone who harasses me until I take my own life. The Correctional Service is also paying special attention to my safety."

Meanwhile, the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office Women and Children Crime Investigation Division No. 2 (Chief Prosecutor Park Ji-na) has arrested and indicted Kim Se-ui (CEO) on charges including violation of the Information and Communications Network Act (defamation), violation of the Special Act on Punishment of Sexual Crimes (distribution of recorded materials using cameras, etc.), and violation of the Stalking Punishment Act.

From March to May 2025, Kim Se-ui (CEO) faced charges of spreading false information through YouTube live broadcasts and press conferences, claiming that the late Kim Sae-ron had been in a relationship with adult Kim Soo-hyun for about six years since she was a minor at age 15, and that the direct cause of her death was pressure from Kim Soo-hyun to repay debts. Additionally, Kim Se-ui (CEO) faced charges of damaging Kim Soo-hyun's reputation by fabricating false information using generative artificial intelligence (AI) to manipulate the late Kim Sae-ron's voice.

On May 26, the court conducted a pre-trial investigation into the arrest warrant for Kim Se-ye and subsequently issued an arrest warrant citing concerns of evidence destruction and flight. At that time, police stated in the arrest warrant application that "Kim Se-ui (CEO) was well aware that there was no fact that Kim Soo-hyun had dated the late Kim Sae-ron during her minor years and that Kim Soo-hyun was not the cause of Kim Sae-ron's death, yet distributed false information with the intent to slander." It was also reported that "On May 7, 2025, during a press conference, Kim Se-ui (CEO) played an AI-manipulated voice file of the deceased and made false statements claiming 'The late Kim Sae-ron had been in a relationship with Kim Soo-hyun since middle school and had their first sexual encounter during winter break of her second year of middle school.'"

Subsequently, Kim Se-ui (CEO) requested a review of the arrest warrant's appropriateness, but the court rejected the request, stating there was no grounds for the petition.

In the indictment, the Prosecutors' Office stated that Kim Se-ui (CEO) threatened to distribute materials related to Kim Soo-hyun during YouTube live broadcasts and made 25 false statements via YouTube broadcasts with the intent to slander Kim Soo-hyun, including remarks such as "Kim Soo-hyun has been dating since Kim Sae-ron was in her second year of middle school," thereby damaging Kim Soo-hyun's reputation by revealing falsehoods.

Furthermore, the indictment alleged that Kim Se-ui (CEO) publicly released photos exposing Kim Soo-hyun's lower body and stated, "There are other photos besides this. I will gradually reveal Kim Soo-hyun's shameless behavior." The prosecution claimed that Kim Se-ui (CEO) threatened to continuously release photos related to private life unless Kim Soo-hyun publicly apologized and acknowledged the relationship with the late Kim Sae-ron.

It was also noted that Kim Se-ui (CEO) threatened Kim Soo-hyun's side by saying, "I hope you know that the production company can claim damages of 120 billion won or 180 billion won from Kim Soo-hyun," and threatened to distribute materials related to him once the drama in which he appeared was released.

It remains to be seen what arguments Kim Se-ui (CEO), who has continuously exposed Kim Soo-hyun's private life issues, will present at the first trial regarding defamation of Kim Soo-hyun.

Ahead of the pre-trial investigation into the arrest warrant, when asked if he admitted to the charges, Kim Se-ui (CEO) stated, "I do not admit to any of them and plan to refute everything," adding that "(the warrant) is nonsense without even organizing basic facts." Kim Se-ui (CEO) further said, "The issue is that we submitted AI-manipulated voice files, but the National Forensic Service stated that AI manipulation analysis is impossible. I cannot accept that the South Korean police are denying the National Forensic Service and trusting a private company hired by Kim Soo-hyun."

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