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Falsely Accused: Police Probe Clears Kim Soo-Hyun of Dating Kim Sae-Ron as a Minor: Reports
- On Wednesday, the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office requested an arrest warrant for YouTuber Kim Se-ui, head of HoverLab, on charges of defamation and distributing illegally filmed material regarding actor Kim Soo-hyun.
- Allegations surfaced in 2025 that Kim Soo-hyun dated the late actress Kim Sae-ron when she was 15 years old, claims the actor vehemently denied during a press conference on March 31, 2025.
- Investigators from the Seoul Gangnam Police Station determined that evidence presented, including chat screenshots and audio files, was fabricated using generative artificial intelligence to manipulate Kim Sae-ron's voice.
- A court hearing to review the warrant is scheduled for May 26 at the Seoul Central District Court, though Kim Se-ui denies wrongdoing and alleges the charges are politically motivated.
- Beyond the criminal case, Kim Soo-hyun's legal team filed a civil lawsuit seeking approximately $8.15 million in damages against the YouTube channel and the family of the late actress.
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Kim Soo Hyun-Kim Sae Ron case: Police seek arrest warrant against HoverLab head over alleged fabricated evidence
South Korean police are seeking an arrest warrant against Kim Se Ui, head of the YouTube channel HoverLab, for allegedly spreading false information about actor Kim Soo Hyun.
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Prosecutors seek arrest warrant for YouTuber over Kim Soo-hyun allegations
Prosecutors have sought an arrest warrant for Kim Se-ui, head of the YouTube channel HoverLab (GaroSero Institute), over allegations that he spread false claims about actor Kim Soo-hyun in connection with the death of late actress Kim Sae-ron. The Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office said Wednesday that it requested the warrant on charges including distributing illegally filmed material under the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishm…
·Korea (the Republic of)
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