Kim Soo Hyun cleared of child‑welfare law allegations in South Korea

Kim Soo Hyun Child Welfare Act AI‑fabricated recording defamation lawsuit South Korea

The Seoul Seongdong Police Station concluded its investigation into allegations that actor Kim Soo Hyun violated South Korea's Child Welfare Act and made false accusations. The police found insufficient evidence that he dated the late actress Kim Sae‑ron while she was a minor and decided not to forward the case to prosecutors.

The family of the deceased actress and YouTuber Kim Se Ui had presented an audio recording claiming a relationship began when Kim Sae‑ron was underage. Forensic analysis determined the recording was fabricated using artificial‑intelligence technology. Kim Soo Hyun’s legal team has filed a defamation lawsuit against Kim Se Ui, who is currently detained and indicted on related charges. Following the clearance, the actor resumed public activities, appearing in a commercial for a Philippine fashion brand in July 2025.

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AI‑fabricated audio evidence · Gangnam District Police · Gao Xianglu · Garo Sero Institute · Kim Sae Ron · Kim Se Ui · Kim Soo Hyun · Kim Soo-hyun · Seongdong Police Station · Seoul Dong‑East Police Station

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[● 7 SOURCES] Seongdong Police Station decided not to forward the case against Kim Soo Hyun for alleged Child Welfare Act violation and false accusations. news.nextapple.com · ekr.chosunonline.com · zapzee.net · afamily.vn · baoxaydung.vn · +2 more
[● 7 SOURCES] Investigation found no evidence that Kim Soo Hyun dated Kim Sae Ron while she was underage. news.nextapple.com · ekr.chosunonline.com · zapzee.net · afamily.vn · baoxaydung.vn · +2 more
[● 5 SOURCES] Kim Se Ui, operator of the Garo Sero Institute YouTube channel, was arrested and indicted on defamation and related charges. news.nextapple.com · zapzee.net · afamily.vn · baoxaydung.vn · revistakoreain.com.br
[● 5 SOURCES] The accusations were initiated by the family of the late actress Kim Sae Ron and YouTuber Kim Se Ui. news.nextapple.com · ekr.chosunonline.com · zapzee.net · afamily.vn · baoxaydung.vn
[● 7 SOURCES] The voice recording presented as evidence was fabricated using artificial‑intelligence technology. news.nextapple.com · ekr.chosunonline.com · zapzee.net · afamily.vn · baoxaydung.vn · +2 more
[● 3 SOURCES] Kim Soo Hyun filed a defamation lawsuit against Kim Se Ui. news.nextapple.com · zapzee.net · revistakoreain.com.br
[● 4 SOURCES] Kim Soo Hyun filmed a commercial for a Philippine fashion brand in July 2025. news.nextapple.com · revistakoreain.com.br · zapzee.net · entertainment.inquirer.net