[Exclusive]Kim Soo-hyun, who has resumed activities, to see verdict in 3.9 billion won lawsuit in November

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A first-instance ruling is expected in November in the 3.9 billion won damages lawsuit between actor Kim Soo-hyun and health functional food company From Bio.

The 14th Civil Division of the Suwon District Court will hold a sentencing hearing on November 11 for the 3.96 billion won damages lawsuit filed by health functional food company From Bio against Kim Soo-hyun and his agency, Goldmedalists.

This lawsuit concluded all hearings with its fifth argument session held on the 14th.

Previously, From Bio filed a damages lawsuit against Kim Soo-hyun and Goldmedalists, claiming that its brand image was damaged due to privacy controversies related to the late Kim Sae-ron. On the other hand, Kim Soo-hyun's side has maintained that the related allegations are untrue and argued that liability for damages does not hold.

Subsequently, controversy over the credibility of the allegations that formed the background of the case continued as Kim Se-ui (CEO), the operator of the YouTube channel Garoseoro Research Institute who raised the allegations, was detained and referred to prosecutors on charges including violation of the Act on the Punishment of Sexual Violence, defamation, and intimidation.

Following Kim Se-ui (CEO)'s detention and referral, Kim Soo-hyun's agency Goldmedalists stated, "We trust and wait for the procedures established by law, and we are grateful to those who have spoken out on behalf of Kim Soo-hyun."

It is known that Kim Soo-hyun plans to increase the claim amount in the damages lawsuit filed against Kim Se-ui (CEO) from the original 12 billion won to 30 billion won.

Previously, the Women and Children's Crime Investigation Division 2 of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office indicted Kim Se-ui (CEO) on charges including violation of the Information and Communications Network Act (defamation), violation of the Special Act on the Punishment of Sexual Violence Crimes (distribution of camera-recorded materials, etc.), and violation of the Act on the Punishment of Stalking Crimes.

Kim Sae-ui was suspected of disseminating false information through YouTube live broadcasts, press conferences, and other means from March to May 2025, claiming that the late Kim Sae-ron had dated Kim Soo-hyun for about six years since her minor days, and that pressure from Kim Soo-hyun's side to repay debts was a cause of the deceased's death. He was also suspected of defaming Kim Soo-hyun by manipulating the deceased's voice using AI and fabricating false information suggesting that the deceased had dated Kim Soo-hyun since middle school.

The police and prosecutors who investigated the case stated in the indictment that Kim Sae-ui broadcast false information 25 times with the purpose of slandering Kim Soo-hyun. This also included charges of forcing Kim Soo-hyun's side to acknowledge the relationship with the deceased and issue a public apology by disclosing photos exposing Kim Soo-hyun's body and mentioning the possibility of disclosing additional photos.

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