Kim Soo-hyun's agency to take legal action against those spreading 'false information' about actor

On Wednesday (Oct 14), South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun's agency, Gold Medalist, announced it will take legal action against those spreading false information about him. This decision follows Kim's clearance of an allegation of violating South Korea's Child Welfare Act. The agency revealed that it is targeting individuals who claim Kim Soo-hyun dated the late actress Kim Sae-ron when she was underage.

Kim Soo-hyun, 38 at the time, denied the allegation, stating they dated only between 2019 and 2020, after she turned 18. Kim Sae-ron passed away by suicide in February 2025. Gold Medalist emphasized that authorities found no evidence to support the claims, and as such, no prosecution was filed. The agency warned reposting, sharing, or redistributing the false claims would be unlawful and could exacerbate harm caused by the original crime.

Gold Medalist also outlined that their legal action would extend beyond false information dissemination, covering reputation damage, distorted facts, and indirect defamation. If deemed necessary, they intend to file criminal complaints without reaching settlements. Ultimately, Gold Medalist plans to file civil lawsuits seeking compensation for business losses following the criminal proceedings.