In light of persistent rumors linking him to the late actress Kim Sae-ron, Kim Soo-hyun has taken legal action to protect his reputation. Alongside his agency, Gold Medalist, the actor has filed a formal lawsuit against the individual operating the Garosero Research Institute YouTube channel. The legal move was prompted by ongoing claims suggesting a romantic relationship between the two actors—claims Kim Soo-hyun and his agency insist are entirely false.
According to official documents, the lawsuit cites violations of the Stalking Punishment Act. Kim Soo-hyun’s team argues that the YouTuber has engaged in a repeated pattern of harassment by publishing misleading and unverified information about the actor’s personal life. These broadcasts have allegedly caused significant damage to his image and mental well-being.
The matter escalated after a South Korean court issued an injunction on April 23, 2025, ordering the YouTube channel to cease all defamatory activities against Kim Soo-hyun. Despite the ruling, the operator reportedly continued producing and sharing videos with similar false claims, directly violating the court’s directive.
Legal experts state that if found guilty, the YouTuber could face serious consequences, including up to two years of imprisonment or a fine of 20 million KRW, equivalent to approximately \$14,000 USD. The continued defiance of a court order could also influence the severity of sentencing, should the court determine the violation to be intentional and damaging.
This lawsuit marks a significant step by Kim Soo-hyun to reclaim control over his public image and to push back against what he and his agency describe as character defamation. It sends a broader message about the legal consequences of spreading harmful falsehoods in the digita
In light of persistent rumors linking him to the late actress Kim Sae-ron, Kim Soo-hyun has taken legal action to protect his reputation. Alongside his agency, Gold Medalist, the actor has filed a formal lawsuit against the individual operating the Garosero Research Institute YouTube channel. The legal move was prompted by ongoing claims suggesting a romantic relationship between the two actors—claims Kim Soo-hyun and his agency insist are entirely false.
According to official documents, the lawsuit cites violations of the Stalking Punishment Act. Kim Soo-hyun’s team argues that the YouTuber has engaged in a repeated pattern of harassment by publishing misleading and unverified information about the actor’s personal life. These broadcasts have allegedly caused significant damage to his image and mental well-being.
The matter escalated after a South Korean court issued an injunction on April 23, 2025, ordering the YouTube channel to cease all defamatory activities against Kim Soo-hyun. Despite the ruling, the operator reportedly continued producing and sharing videos with similar false claims, directly violating the court’s directive.
Legal experts state that if found guilty, the YouTuber could face serious consequences, including up to two years of imprisonment or a fine of 20 million KRW, equivalent to approximately \$14,000 USD. The continued defiance of a court order could also influence the severity of sentencing, should the court determine the violation to be intentional and damaging.
This lawsuit marks a significant step by Kim Soo-hyun to reclaim control over his public image and to push back against what he and his agency describe as character defamation. It sends a broader message about the legal consequences of spreading harmful falsehoods in the digital space.