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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Yoona, has once again shown her thoughtful side with a heartwarming gesture that has touched everyone on the set of her latest drama, The Tyrant's Chef.

On April 22nd, OSEN reported that Yoona gifted all the staff members of the tvN drama high-end massagers to express her gratitude for their hard work.

The actress spent around 30 million KRW of her own money to buy the gifts for everyone involved in the production.

What made the gift even more special was the personal touch she added. Each massager came with a handwritten note that read, "I prepared these with the hope that it can relieve a bit of fatigue and help you all keep going until the end. Let’s stay healthy and keep going strong for the remaining time. Yoona is cheering for you." In the note, she also shared her love for the drama and her character, Yeon Ji Young.

This isn't the first time Yoona has gone out of her way to show appreciation to her colleagues. In previous projects like JTBC’s Hush and King the Land, as well as the movie The Devil's Coming, the actress has given handwritten notes and thoughtful gifts to the staff, proving that kindness is a constant part of her character.

The staff’s reactions to her generosity were nothing short of heartwarming. They took to social media to express their gratitude, with comments like, "Thank you," "Thanks to you, my calves will be completely relaxed," "Is she a goddess?" and "So comfortable and nice."

Meanwhile, fans are eagerly anticipating Yoona's upcoming role in The Tyrant's Chef, a new drama set to air in the second half of this year. Based on a popular web novel, the series follows the story of a French chef who time-travels to the Joseon era and becomes involved with a tyrannical king who is also a gourmet. Yoona plays Yeon Ji Young, a cheerful and determined chef who unexpectedly finds herself in a new world, where she must navigate royal court dishes and her budding romance with the king.

With her warm heart and passion for her work, Yoona continues to win the hearts of fans and colleagues alike.

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