Legal Battle Intensifies Between Kim Soo Hyun and Deceased Actress's Family
The ongoing legal dispute between actor Kim Soo Hyun and the family of late actress Kim Sae Ron has taken a dramatic turn with serious allegations from both sides. Kim Soo Hyun's legal representative has publicly accused Kim Sae Ron's mother of attempting to create false narratives and manipulate evidence in the case that has captivated the Korean entertainment industry.
Controversial Statements and Evidence Claims
Lawyer Ko Sang-rok, representing Kim Soo Hyun, responded strongly to recent claims made by Kim Sae Ron's mother regarding alleged evidence of a relationship between the two celebrities. According to Ko, the materials presented by the family were already with investigative agencies and were either unrelated to Kim Soo Hyun or written solely by the deceased actress herself.
The legal representative faced significant backlash for using inflammatory language including terms like bipolar madman and emotionally unstable South American bird when referring to Kim Sae Ron. However, Ko clarified that these expressions were not directed at the late actress and were not posted on his official communication channels. He claimed the bereaved family discovered these comments in a different thread and distributed them to media outlets.
Allegations of Narrative Manipulation
In his statement, Ko Sang-rok made serious allegations about the tactics being employed by the opposing side. False narratives are being created and evidence is being manipulated, he claimed, explaining that the strategy exploits public psychology to make fabricated stories appear credible.
The lawyer emphasized that he's engaged in what he described as the toughest fight to protect his client from such crimes. He stated that the core issue is no longer about Kim Sae Ron's emotional state during her adolescence but rather about who is responsible for shaping public perception in this manner.
Gold Medallist CEO Resigns Amid Controversy
Adding to the drama, Kim Soo Hyun's agency Gold Medallist has seen significant leadership changes. CEO Ahn Sung Soo, who had joined the agency earlier this year, resigned from his position just two months ago after only nine months with the company.
The former CEO was notably present during Kim Soo Hyun's emotional press conference on March 31, where the actor broke down in tears while addressing the allegations. This leadership change comes amid the ongoing legal proceedings that include a lawsuit filed against Kim Sae Ron's family for 12 billion KRW in reputational damages.
The case continues to develop following Kim Sae Ron's tragic death earlier this year, with both sides maintaining their positions in what has become one of the most high-profile legal battles in recent Korean entertainment history.
