In a significant development within the Korean entertainment industry, actor Kim Soo-hyun's legal team has issued a comprehensive denial of all allegations made by the family of late actress Kim Sae-ron. The legal representatives from Phil law firm presented their detailed rebuttal on November 12, addressing what they term as baseless claims surrounding the actress's tragic death.
Complete Denial of Evidence and Messages
Attorney Go Sang-rok, representing Kim Soo-hyun, firmly stated that the alleged thousands of photos mentioned by the family simply do not exist and logically cannot exist. The legal team highlighted significant contradictions in the family's claims, particularly regarding photos of the late actress as a minor that were supposedly publicly shared.
Regarding text messages presented as evidence, including one from 2016 stating "When can I hold you and fall asleep?" and another from 2018 saying "If you're not going to try," the legal team emphasized there is no concrete proof linking these messages to Kim Soo-hyun. They described these claims as completely baseless and lacking any substantial evidence.
Disputed Letters and Military Service Claims
Kim Soo-hyun's representatives clarified that no additional letters exist beyond those publicly released during his military service period. They specifically dismissed the existence of so-called Internet letters attributed to the actor, explaining that soldiers do not send private messages online in such manner during their service.
The legal team also disputed the relevance and existence of a handwritten document allegedly written by the late actress in September 2017. They suggested that mentions of a "person about to enlist in the military" could refer to other life events such as studying abroad or training, rather than specifically pointing to Kim Soo-hyun.
Contract Issues and Agency Relationship
Revealing new details about the professional relationship, Kim Soo-hyun's legal team disclosed that the late actress traveled abroad without notifying her agency before her contract expiration. The agency received multiple reports of social gatherings during this period, which ultimately influenced their decision not to renew the contract.
In March 2024, an incident occurred where the late actress posted photos related to what the agency termed a "deleted photo incident" involving Kim Soo-hyun. The agency considered this action threatening, and despite expecting to recover a debt of 700 million won, they eventually wrote off the entire amount.
Closing Legal Statements and Criticism
The legal representative made a poignant statement claiming that the late actress's alleged "unbreakable plan" unfortunately succeeded, leading to her tragic death. They highlighted the viral spread of fabricated letters and photos tied to the case, which they believe has distorted public perception.
Additionally, the legal team criticized Kim Se-ui from the investigative group 'Ga-se-yeon' for repeatedly accusing Kim Soo-hyun as responsible for the actress's death, despite the family's own denial of this claim. The comprehensive rebuttal aims to clear Kim Soo-hyun's name from what his legal team describes as unfounded allegations that have circulated in media and online platforms.
