Kim Soo Hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, has officially filed another lawsuit against the controversial YouTube channel Garo Sero Research Institute—this time for criminal intimidation.

On March 24, Gold Medalist released a statement saying, “As Kim Soo Hyun’s management agency, we have officially filed an additional lawsuit against ‘Gaseyeon’ operator Kim Se Ui for criminal intimidation under the Penal Code.”

This isn’t the first legal action. On March 20, the agency had already sued Gaseyeon for violating the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Sexual Crimes after the channel leaked private photos of Kim Soo Hyun.

But despite the lawsuit, Gaseyeon didn’t stop. The agency explained, “On March 21, just a day after our initial lawsuit, ‘Gaseyeon’ aired the same leaked photos again during a live broadcast. Such actions not only violate the law again but also show a blatant disregard for investigative authorities.”

What’s even more shocking is that Gaseyeon allegedly tried to blackmail Kim Soo Hyun’s agency. Gold Medalist revealed, “During their live broadcasts on March 21 and 22, ‘Gaseyeon’ mentioned Kim Soo Hyun’s Disney+ drama Knock-Off. They threatened that if Disney+ does not cancel the drama’s release, they would leak a video of Kim Soo Hyun.”

The agency also shut down false claims made by Gaseyeon, saying, “They repeatedly brought up the ‘Nth Room’ case, suggesting that Kim Soo Hyun was involved in a similar crime and that there is a related video. This is completely false. No such video exists.”

Stressing the seriousness of the situation, Gold Medalist firmly stated, “These actions by ‘Gaseyeon’ are serious criminal offenses that cannot be ignored. That is why we have taken immediate legal action with an additional lawsuit.”

Fans are now rallying behind Kim Soo Hyun, demanding stricter measures against channels that spread false rumors and threats.

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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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