Kim Sae-ron's family files legal complaint against actor Kim Soo-hyun

The late Kim Sae-ron, left, and Kim Soo-hyun / Xportsnews

On May 7, the family of the late actor Kim Sae-ron held a press conference in Seoul, announcing that they had filed a legal complaint against actor Kim Soo-hyun. The allegations include violations of South Korea's Child Welfare Act and false accusation (defamation through false information).

The family's legal representative, attorney Bu Ji-seok, stated during the press conference that the complaint was submitted earlier that day. The family alleges that Kim Soo-hyun was involved in inappropriate conduct toward Kim Sae-ron when she was a minor, claiming they possess evidence. The representative also claimed that a key informant who provided evidence had been targeted with threats and a violent attack after allegedly refusing financial offers to suppress the material.

In March, the family had previously released personal photos of Kim Sae-ron and Kim Soo-hyun, asserting that the two had been in a relationship while she was underage. Kim Soo-hyun's side denied the allegations at the time, saying the claims were “clearly false,” and later stated that the two had dated only after Kim Sae-ron reached adulthood.

In response to the ongoing allegations, Kim Soo-hyun has filed defamation and stalking-related lawsuits against the family and related parties, seeking damages of approximately 12 billion won (about $8.8 million).

At the May 7 press conference, Kim Sae-ron’s family said they had requested an official police investigation, citing not only their claims against Kim Soo-hyun but also alleged threats to the safety of the informant and suspicious activities observed near the residence of one of Kim Sae-ron’s relatives. They asked for police protection for both themselves and associated individuals.

This article from Xportsnews is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.