Kim Soo-hyun investigation over grooming allegations effectively ends as police decision stands
Actor Kim Soo-hyun's investigation over allegations that he had a relationship with the late actress Kim Sae-ron when she was a minor has effectively come to an end, with prosecutors leaving intact a police decision not to pursue charges. According to a Star News report on Monday, prosecutors returned the case records to police on Thursday without requesting a supplementary investigation or…
The investigation into actor Kim Soo-hyun over claims of a relationship with late actress Kim Sae-ron when she was underage has effectively concluded, according to prosecutors' actions. A report by Star News on Monday revealed that prosecutors returned the case records to the police without seeking a new investigation or review.
On July 29, the Seoul Seongdong Police Station concluded that there was not enough evidence to justify referring Kim Soo-hyun to prosecutors for alleged violations of the Child Welfare Act and false accusations. This decision came after the police examined the claims made by Kim Sae-ron's family regarding the alleged dating and grooming of the actress when she was a minor.
With prosecutors declining to request further investigation, the police's decision to not pursue charges remains in effect, effectively ending the roughly 16-month inquiry. The controversy began in May 2025 when Kim Sae-ron's family filed a police complaint.
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