Kim Soo-hyun's side thanks fans after Kim Se-ui of Hoverlab is sent to prosecutors in custody [Full Text]
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- 2026-06-05 10:12:47
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[Financial News] Actor Kim Soo-hyun's side has stated its position on the case in which Kim Se-ui, head of Hoverlab, was sent to prosecutors in custody.
The Seoul Gangnam Police Station said on the 4th that it had sent Kim Se-ui to prosecutors on charges including violations of the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Sexual Crimes and defamation.
Kim is accused of spreading false claims through YouTube and other channels, alleging that Kim Soo-hyun had dated the late Kim Sae-ron when she was a minor and that Kim Sae-ron's death was caused by pressure from Kim Soo-hyun's side to repay debts. He is also accused of using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to precisely manipulate Kim Sae-ron's voice and create fake news.
Earlier, the court issued an arrest warrant for Kim, saying there was a risk of evidence destruction and flight. Kim's side challenged the warrant and requested a review of the detention, but the court rejected the request.
Goldmedalist, Kim Soo-hyun's agency, said on the 5th, "We deeply thank those who have spoken out for a long time on behalf of Kim Soo-hyun, even though he was not the direct party to the case, while waiting for the legal process to take its course. We also thank those who directly investigated the case to uncover the truth, as well as everyone who joined in helping the facts of the case become widely known."
It added, "Above all, we sincerely thank the fans who have supported Kim Soo-hyun and stood by him for a long time. Your trust and support have been a great source of strength during difficult times."
The following is the full official statement from Goldmedalist
Hello. This is Goldmedalist.
We would like to inform you of the results of the police investigation into several complaints and criminal charges filed by Kim Soo-hyun and our company against Kim Se-ui of Hoverlab.
As a result of the police investigation, charges were recognized, including violations of the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, etc. (defamation by spreading false information), the Act on the Punishment, etc. of Stalking Crimes, the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Sexual Crimes (distribution of filmed material using cameras, etc.), attempted coercion, and threats. Considering the seriousness of the case, the police sent Kim Se-ui to prosecutors in custody.
We deeply thank those who have spoken out for a long time on behalf of Kim Soo-hyun, even though he was not the direct party to the case, while waiting for the legal process to take its course. We also thank those who directly investigated the case to uncover the truth, as well as everyone who joined in helping the facts of the case become widely known.
We are especially grateful to the investigative authorities who, behind the scenes and with quiet dedication, carried out the investigation based solely on evidence and facts and revealed the truth. We also deeply appreciate the judicial authorities for making a fair and strict decision regarding the suspect's custody.
Above all, we sincerely thank the fans who have supported Kim Soo-hyun and stood by him for a long time. Your trust and support have been a great source of strength during difficult times.
Lastly, we are attaching the police notice of the investigation results for your reference.
Thank you.
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