Even as controversy continues to gain momentum around his underage dating scandal involving Kim Sae Ron, actor Kim Soo Hyun appears to be standing strong in the public eye. The Queen of Tears star has been the subject of widespread praise in recent weeks, and his loyal global fanbase has stepped up to show their support in a very visible way.
On Wednesday, fans from various countries came together to send support trucks to Kim Soo Hyun¡¯s agency, Gold Medalist, parked just outside the building in Seoul. The truck featured LED banners with encouraging messages, photos of the actor, and words like ¡°We trust you, Kim Soo Hyun¡± and ¡°A master of his art.¡±
This isn¡¯t the first time fans have rallied behind Kim Soo Hyun in the face of public backlash. On April 22, the Kim Soo Hyun Fan Union, including Daum Cafe Eucharis and DC Inside¡¯s Kim Soo Hyun Gallery, announced plans to pursue legal action against those spreading false and defamatory content online.
According to a report by Allkpop, the fan union issued a formal statement highlighting the persistent spread of harmful rumors about the actor on social media and online forums. ¡°There has been an ongoing spread of malicious rumors and defamation targeting Kim Soo Hyun by individuals unrelated to him,¡± the statement read. ¡°We are currently pursuing a criminal complaint.¡±
Attorney Yang Tae-Young, representing the fan union, confirmed that the group will file the complaint with the Seoul Seongbuk Police Station later this week. The charges will include defamation under South Korea¡¯s Information and Communications Network Act.
In an official statement released on April 15, Kim Soo Hyun¡¯s agency, Gold Medalist, confirmed that it has filed a formal legal complaint in response to the growing wave of online defamation targeting the actor. The complaint cites violations under South Korea¡¯s Information and Communication Network Act as well as the Criminal Act.
The move follows a surge in baseless allegations and online speculation, including unfounded claims linking Kim Soo Hyun to an alleged affair with the late actress Kim Sae Ron. According to the agency, these rumors have caused widespread misunderstanding and have significantly damaged the actor¡¯s reputation.
¡°In recent days, malicious posts and defamatory comments about our artist, Kim Soo Hyun, have been recklessly circulating online,¡± the agency said. ¡°These include groundless claims and irrational speculation, which have led to public misperception and serious harm to the artist¡¯s image.¡±
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