Overview

• Kim Sae-ron’s family has formally filed a complaint under the Child Welfare Act, accusing actor Kim Soo-hyun of sexual abuse during her middle school years.
• At a press conference on May 7, the family revealed an audio recording purportedly of Kim Sae-ron admitting to a sexual relationship with Kim Soo-hyun when she was 14 years old.
• Gold Medalist, Kim Soo-hyun’s agency, has strongly denied the allegations, claiming the audio recording was fabricated using AI technology and vowing further legal action.
• The family’s legal representative also reported physical attacks on an informant and alleged stalking incidents, requesting police protection for family members and collaborators.
• The case has escalated into a legal standoff, with Kim Soo-hyun pursuing defamation and stalking lawsuits, while public debates over AI-generated evidence and abuse allegations continue to grow.