Overview

• At a May 7 press conference, Hoverlab and Kim Sae-ron's family revealed audio recordings allegedly confirming a sexual relationship between Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron during her 8th-grade year.
• The family has filed a lawsuit accusing Kim Soo-hyun of child sexual abuse under the Child Welfare Act and of making false accusations against them.
• Kim Soo-hyun continues to deny the allegations, maintaining that their relationship began only after Kim Sae-ron reached adulthood, as supported by his agency's timeline.
• The controversy has led to significant legal and financial repercussions for Kim Soo-hyun, including lawsuits seeking 12 billion won in damages and the shelving of a Disney+ project.
• The case has reignited discussions about power dynamics, defamation, and the treatment of public figures in South Korea’s entertainment industry.