Overview

• A whistleblower identified as Mr. A admitted on May 9 to fabricating the audio recording central to allegations that Kim Soo-hyun had an underage relationship with Kim Sae-ron.
• Kim Soo-hyun and his agency, Gold Medalist, filed additional defamation and stalking lawsuits against YouTuber Kim Se-ui and defamation complaints against Kim Sae-ron’s family.
• Kim Se-ui and the family of Kim Sae-ron had previously accused Soo-hyun of violating the Child Welfare Act, presenting the now-discredited audio recording as evidence.
• Kim Soo-hyun has consistently denied claims of an underage relationship, acknowledging a past relationship with Kim Sae-ron but affirming it began after she became an adult.
• The case highlights broader concerns about the spread of false information and fabricated digital evidence in high-profile celebrity disputes.