'Kim Soo Hyun's life has been ruined'

According to Nate , Kim Soo Hyun's side has spoken out again after investigators determined that much of the evidence accusing the actor was fabricated. His legal representatives argue that the incident has caused serious damage, not only economically but also severely impacting Kim Soo Hyun's reputation, career, and personal life.

Specifically, on the morning of May 28th, lawyer Go Sang Rok, Kim Soo Hyun's legal representative, appeared on the program News Today and discussed the legal proceedings against YouTuber Kim Se Ui. This YouTuber had previously raised suspicions that Kim Soo Hyun dated the late actress Kim Sae Ron when she was a minor.

According to lawyer Go, the incident went beyond simply spreading unverified rumors. “This case not only spread unverified allegations and distorted the story to manipulate public perception, but also involved falsifying core documents such as KakaoTalk records and voice recordings,” the lawyer stated.

Kim Soo Hyun's side stated that the actor had gone through more than a difficult year proving the truth. After the scandal broke, his entertainment activities were almost completely halted. Disney+'s Knock Off series, a global project with a budget of approximately 60 billion won, also had its release schedule affected. In addition, Kim Soo Hyun was abandoned by many advertising brands.

Kim Soo Hyun cried during the press conference. Photo: @Starnews.

“The initial amount stated in the lawsuit was around 12 billion won. However, the actual figure is now much higher. The economic losses alone far exceed that. Based on the documents we submitted to the investigating agency, the damages are now estimated at around 30 billion won,” lawyer Go stated.

The lawyer also emphasized that the most damaging content was the dissemination of information claiming Kim Soo Hyun had a long-term relationship with Kim Sae Ron since she was a minor, and that he pressured her through her management company to repay debts, ultimately leading to her death. According to Kim Soo Hyun's side, the KakaoTalk messages and voice recordings used to support this accusation were all fabricated.

"It is estimated that about 3 billion people worldwide know Kim Soo Hyun's name and face," he said. From that, the lawyer called it a "case of national disgrace."

Attorney Go emphasized: "This is an act aimed at completely destroying the honor and life of an innocent actor, who is loved by audiences all over the world."

Before being exonerated, Kim Soo Hyun was accused of having a romantic relationship with the late actress Kim Sae Ron when she was a minor. This information spread widely online and caused a public outcry. According to the published content, the accusations also claimed that the actor began this relationship when Kim Sae-ron was still a teenager, even more than six years ago, and pressured her financially to repay debts, leading to the tragic end of the deceased.