On April 30, 2025, actor Kim Soo-hyun and his agency, Gold Medalist, escalated their legal battle by filing another lawsuit against Kim Se-ui, who runs the YouTube channel Garo Sero Institute. This second legal action comes under the Anti-Stalking Act, citing continued violations of a court ruling issued earlier in the month.
According to their legal team, L.K.B & Partners, the new complaint targets Kim Se-ui’s persistent behavior despite prior legal warnings. The firm noted that this move is a response to his ongoing conduct, which they assert has crossed into criminal territory under the law governing stalking-related offenses.
The first lawsuit, filed on April 1, accused Kim Se-ui of harassing Kim Soo-hyun by spreading misleading and damaging content online. A restraining order was granted by the court on April 23 after law enforcement filed a petition on April 22. The order legally prohibited Kim from continuing any actions that could be considered stalking.
However, even after being officially notified of the court’s decision on April 24, Kim Se-ui allegedly continued his online attacks against Kim Soo-hyun, ignoring the legal mandate. His refusal to comply is now being treated as a criminal violation under Article 20, Paragraph 2 of the Anti-Stalking Act.
The legal representatives emphasized that these continued actions are not just defiance of a court ruling but carry potential criminal penalties, including imprisonment for up to two years or fines reaching 20 million KRW. In light of this, Kim Soo-hyun and Gold Medalist acted quickly to pursue additional legal remedies.
The latest lawsuit aims to reinforce the seriousness of the ongoing harassment and send a strong message against repeated legal violations. By taking swift and firm action, Kim Soo-hyun and his agency are signaling zero tolerance for online stalking and false accusations.
This development marks a continuation of high-profile legal disputes involving celebrities and content creators. As digital platforms grow in influence, public figures increasingly rely on legal channels to defend their reputations and safety.
The case has drawn significant attention from fans and the media, reflecting a broader cultural shift toward holding online personalities accountable for malicious content. As proceedings continue, the outcome may set a precedent for how South Korea handles stalking and harassment in th
e digital age.