Regarding recent reports claiming that actor Park Eun Bin demanded a fee of 300 million KRW (~225,000 USD) per episode for her upcoming drama, both her agency and the production company have strongly denied the accuracy of the information.

On January 29, a media outlet alleged that Park Eun Bin had requested a per-episode fee of 300 million KRW for her anticipated OTT series, 'Hyper Knife.'

The production company, Blaad Studio, and Disney Plus were reported to be negotiating Park Eun Bin's appearance fees.

However, Park Eun Bin's agency, Namoo Actors, refuted these claims, categorically stating to media outlet OSEN, "It's not true," and dismissing the reports as "baseless."

On the same day, Blaad Studio also addressed the situation to OSEN, asserting, "It's baseless, and our relationship with Park Eun Bin regarding both the actor and the script is positive. Park Eun Bin has had only two meetings with the director and one with the writer regarding the project." The statement continued, "We are in the initial stages of discussing conditions with the agency. The platform contract hasn't been finalized, and it's perplexing and awkward for such an article to surface at this juncture."

They further emphasized, "We are just initiating discussions, and it's bewildering for talks about the appearance fee and negotiations to surface at this point. Both parties find themselves in an awkward position."

Meanwhile, 'Hyper Knife' is a medical crime thriller portraying the narrative of a doctor who, also a serial killer, reunites with the mentor who led her into the abyss.

Park Eun Bin is poised to undertake the role of a psychopathic doctor, marking her first foray into a villainous character since her debut. The casting of Seol Kyung Gu as the antagonist has heightened industry interest in the project.

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Actor Kim Soo Hyun's dedicated fanbase is taking action against online hate and false rumors aimed at damaging his reputation.

On April 22nd, the Kim Soo Hyun Fan Union (comprising Daum Cafe Yukaris and DC Inside Kim Soo Hyun Gallery) released a statement announcing they are working to file criminal charges against those spreading harmful slander about the actor.

Their lawyer, Yang Tae Young from Law Firm Siwoo, revealed that they plan to take legal action as soon as this week, filing a formal complaint at the Seoul Seongbuk Police Station. According to the fan union, these online users are violating the Information and Communication Network Act by spreading malicious defamation.

While defamation cases can be pursued by third parties, unlike insults which require the victim to act, the fan union is determined to protect Kim Soo Hyun's reputation. They stated, "This is a voluntary movement to defend the actor’s rights and maintain a healthy fan culture. We won’t tolerate personal attacks disguised as freedom of speech and will take action without hesitation."

The fan union also emphasized that this effort is not just limited to South Korea. International fans have joined the movement, showing support for the cause. The union has gathered solid evidence, including harmful comments, manipulated images, and false posts made over the past few months.

In a related move, Kim Soo Hyun's agency, Gold Medalist, filed a separate report with the authorities on April 15th, condemning the continuous spread of baseless rumors and unverified claims that have been damaging to the actor’s image. They also filed a defamation lawsuit.

This all stems from claims made by the family of late actress Kim Sae Ron, starting in March. Through the Garoseero Research Institute YouTube channel, they alleged that Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron were in a relationship from November 2015 (when Kim Sae Ron was a minor) until July 2021. They presented supposed evidence such as handwritten letters Kim Soo Hyun allegedly sent to Kim Sae Ron during his military service and a photo of Kim Soo Hyun kissing Kim Sae Ron on the cheek.

In response, Kim Soo Hyun's agency clarified on March 14th that the actor only began a relationship with Kim Sae Ron after she became an adult, from the summer of 2019 to the fall of 2020. Kim Soo Hyun also addressed the rumors directly during a press conference on March 31st, stating, "I did not date Kim Sae Ron when she was a minor."

The situation continues to unfold, with fans and the actor taking a firm stance against the damaging rumors.

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