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Kim Soo Hyun Sues Over AI Audio, 4 Billion KRW Bribe Claim, and FBI-Probed Whistleblower Attack

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Updated May 9, 2025, 02:25 PM

South Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun and his agency, Gold Medalist, have filed additional criminal complaints against Kim Se Eui, operator of the YouTube channel HoverLab (Garosero Research Institute), and the family of the late actress Kim Sae Ron. The charges include defamation and, for Kim Se Eui, stalking, following a press conference held on May 7. During the press conference, Kim Sae Ron's family and HoverLab presented a 90-minute audio recording, allegedly featuring Kim Sae Ron discussing a relationship with Kim Soo Hyun that began when she was a minor. They claimed Kim Soo Hyun's side attempted to buy the recording for 4 billion KRW (approximately $2.9 million) and, after refusal, orchestrated an attempted murder of the whistleblower, who was reportedly stabbed nine times in New Jersey. The case is said to be under FBI investigation. Kim Soo Hyun's agency has strongly denied all allegations, asserting that the audio recording is an AI-generated fabrication and that the claims of bribery and attempted murder are baseless. The agency stated that the evidence, including audio and photographs, is forged and that the statements made by Kim Se Eui and the family are entirely false. Kim Soo Hyun has denied any relationship with Kim Sae Ron while she was underage. Kim Sae Ron died by suicide in February at age 24, after facing public scrutiny and legal issues including a drink-driving fine. Her family has filed a lawsuit alleging defamation and violations of the Child Welfare Act. Kim Soo Hyun is seeking 12 billion won in damages and has lost endorsement deals following the controversy. The case has also seen the name of actor Won Bin mentioned, though his representatives deny any involvement.

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