South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun has taken legal action against the YouTube channel Garosero Research Institute (Gaseyeon) for allegedly allowing defamatory content about him to remain online. His representatives have called for the channel's closure and the removal of 30 videos linked to the 38-year-old actor.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kim-soo-hyun-cleared-of-all-charges-prepares-for-first-project-post-kim-sae-ron-controversy-1780981302479">Kim Soo-hyun cleared of all charges; prepares for first project post Kim Sae-ron controversy</a><h2>Kim Soo-hyun takes action against defamatory content</h2>According to a report by The Chosun Daily, lawyer Go Sang-rok, who represents Kim, confirmed on October 20 that the requests had been submitted earlier this month. "At the beginning of this month, we requested the deletion of 30 videos containing defamatory content about actor Kim Soo-hyun on YouTube and the closure of the channel. This is a measure to stop the repeated harmful acts and secondary damage," Go said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kim-soo-hyun-gets-heartfelt-manila-welcome-after-long-hiatus-1791020403521">Kim Soo Hyun gets heartfelt Manila welcome after long hiatus&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;Kim's representatives reportedly requested the removal of 30 videos on October 3 before approaching YouTube again on October 6 to seek the channel's termination."Even if one video is deleted, the damage does not stop if the same attacks continue the next day on the same channel. Given the repetitiveness and severity of the harmful acts, the platform should actively consider suspending or deleting the channel itself," Go said. "The case has been confirmed through investigations that the channel used AI-manipulated voice recordings and other false evidence to defame and threaten Kim Soo-hyun."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kim-soo-hyun-to-resume-activities-in-south-korea-after-over-a-year-1787882080901">Kim Soo Hyun to resume activities in South Korea after over a year</a><h2>What were the allegations against Kim Soo-hyun?</h2>The dispute revolves around claims made by Gaseyeon about Kim's relationship with the late actor Kim Sae-ron, who died in February 2025. The channel had alleged that the two began dating when she was a minor and made claims linking alleged pressure from Kim's side to the circumstances surrounding her death.&nbsp;Kim's representatives denied the allegations, maintaining that the relationship began after she became an adult.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kim-soo-hyun-makes-stage-comeback-in-indonesia-after-year-long-kim-sae-ron-controversy-and-legal-clearances-1787582804486">Kim Soo Hyun makes stage comeback in Indonesia after year-long Kim Sae Ron controversy and legal clearances</a>&nbsp;In May 2026, Kim Soo-Hyun was cleared of all allegations. Kim Se-ui, the operator of Gaseyeon, meanwhile, was indicted in June over allegations that included defaming Kim Soo-hyun by spreading false information.&nbsp;Alongside the request to YouTube, Kim's legal team has approached the court seeking an order directing the removal of the disputed videos and preventing the publication of similar content in the future.

South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun is seeking to have YouTube shut down the Garosero Research Institute channel and remove 30 videos allegedly containing defamatory material about him. 

South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun has taken legal action against the YouTube channel Garosero Research Institute (Gaseyeon) for allegedly allowing defamatory content about him to remain online. His representatives have called for the channel's closure and the removal of 30 videos linked to the 38-year-old actor. Also Read: Kim Soo-hyun cleared of all charges; prepares for first project post Kim Sae-ron controversy Kim Soo-hyun takes action against defamatory content According to a report by The Chosun Daily, lawyer Go Sang-rok, who represents Kim, confirmed on October 20 that the requests had been submitted earlier this month. "At the beginning of this month, we requested the deletion of 30 videos containing defamatory content about actor Kim Soo-hyun on YouTube and the closure of the channel. This is a measure to stop the repeated harmful acts and secondary damage," Go said. Also Read: Kim Soo Hyun gets heartfelt Manila welcome after long hiatus Kim's representatives reportedly requested the removal of 30 videos on October 3 before approaching YouTube again on October 6 to seek the channel's termination. "Even if one video is deleted, the damage does not stop if the same attacks continue the next day on the same channel. Given the repetitiveness and severity of the harmful acts, the platform should actively consider suspending or deleting the channel itself," Go said. "The case has been confirmed through investigations that the channel used AI-manipulated voice recordings and other false evidence to defame and threaten Kim Soo-hyun." Also Read: Kim Soo Hyun to resume activities in South Korea after over a year What were the allegations against Kim Soo-hyun? The dispute revolves around claims made by Gaseyeon about Kim's relationship with the late actor Kim Sae-ron, who died in February 2025. The channel had alleged that the two began dating when she was a minor and made claims linking alleged pressure from Kim's side to the circumstances surrounding her death. Kim's representatives denied the allegations, maintaining that the relationship began after she became an adult. Also Read: Kim Soo Hyun makes stage comeback in Indonesia after year-long Kim Sae Ron controversy and legal clearances In May 2026, Kim Soo-Hyun was cleared of all allegations. Kim Se-ui, the operator of Gaseyeon, meanwhile, was indicted in June over allegations that included defaming Kim Soo-hyun by spreading false information. Alongside the request to YouTube, Kim's legal team has approached the court seeking an order directing the removal of the disputed videos and preventing the publication of similar content in the future.

South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun is seeking to have YouTube shut down the Garosero Research Institute channel and remove 30 videos allegedly containing defamatory material about him.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Kim Soo-hyun takes legal action against a YouTube channel over allegedly defamatory content

South Korean star Kim Soo-hyun who was once peak of his career at the release of his K-drama Queen of Tears is now on the verge of getting wiped out from showbiz after his dating scandal with late actress Kim Sae Ron. The accusations of him dating the actress when she was just a minor, ie, only 15 years old, while he was 27 years angered netizens and since then have been facing boycott calls. The actor has already been removed from several brands and many fellow colleagues have not come out in public to support him. Now, in the latest development, Kim Soo-hyun has filed a defamation lawsuit against the YouTune channel GaroSero Research Institute and the actress' family as well.<h2>Kim Soo-hyun files a complaint against YouTube channel and Kim Sae ron's family</h2>According to several South Korean media outlets, Kim Soo-hyun has filed a criminal complaint with the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office Kim Se-eui, the operator of the YouTube channel GaroSero Research Institute and the family of the late actress Kim Sae ron for defamation.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kim-soo-hyun-kim-sae-ron-scandal-queen-of-tears-actor-faces-lawsuit-from-international-advertisers-1747723196414">Kim Soo hyun - Kim Sae ron scandal: Queen of Tears actor faces lawsuit from International advertisers</a>&nbsp;Reportedly, as per the complaint, the actor's side has alleged that they have spread false information based on manipulating record files, and the suing by the actor states false accusation. The actor's legal team, LKB revealed that the actor was unable to file a lawsuit earlier due to some procedural issues. Now, the actor and his legal team have taken strict action against the person responsible for allegedly using fabricated evidence against him.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kim-soo-hyun-kim-sae-ron-controversy-actress-financial-struggles-linked-with-family-s-debt-1749451766319">Kim Soo hyun-Kim Sae ron controversy: Actress' financial struggles linked with family's debt?</a>&nbsp;The lawsuit was filed after a press conference was held by Sae ron's family in the presence of Kim Se Ui, who claimed that the whistleblower in the actress' case was threatened and attacked by Soo-hyun in New Jersey. Later, the whistleblower turned down the statement and denied any such incident.<h2>More details about Soo-hyun's dating controversy with Sae ron</h2>As per the reports, for now, everything is secured with the National Forensic Service. In total, seven cases have been filed and Gangnam Police is taking time to investigate both parties. Kim Soo-hyun's side has alleged that the family and GaroSero Institute used fabricated evidence to malign his name in public.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kim-soo-hyun-kim-sae-ron-scandal-my-love-from-the-star-actor-brand-empire-crumbling-faces-ire-from-16-former-partners-and-advertisers-1750387757099">Kim Soo hyun-Kim Sae ron scandal: My Love from the Star actor brand empire crumbling? Faces ire from 16 former partners and advertisers</a>&nbsp;Apart from the dating scandal, Kim Sae ron was also facing a debt, which now in the latest reports, has been linked to his family's financial issues as well. Reportedly, the court documents from 2023 indicated that Kim Sae Ron was listed as a creditor in her father's bankruptcy case and the claim has exceeded more than $140 million. Moreover, the actress was also involved in a family restaurant but failed.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kim-soo-hyun-kim-sae-ron-dating-scandal-south-korean-actor-s-luxury-apartment-seized-over-unpaid-penalty-fee-1749799750579">Kim Soo hyun-Kim Sae ron dating scandal: South Korean actor's luxury apartment seized over unpaid penalty fee?</a>&nbsp;The dating controversy of Kim Soo-hyun came to light when Kim Sae-ron's aunt made serious allegations against the actor. Later, the actress was involved in the DUI case, she was also burdened with a debt, when she was under Kim Soo-hyun's agency.

South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun who is involved in the controversy surrounding late actress Kim Sae-ron's dating scandal has reportedly filed a defamation lawsuit. 

South Korean star Kim Soo-hyun who was once peak of his career at the release of his K-drama Queen of Tears is now on the verge of getting wiped out from showbiz after his dating scandal with late actress Kim Sae Ron. The accusations of him dating the actress when she was just a minor, ie, only 15 years old, while he was 27 years angered netizens and since then have been facing boycott calls. The actor has already been removed from several brands and many fellow colleagues have not come out in public to support him. Now, in the latest development, Kim Soo-hyun has filed a defamation lawsuit against the YouTune channel GaroSero Research Institute and the actress' family as well. Kim Soo-hyun files a complaint against YouTube channel and Kim Sae ron's family According to several South Korean media outlets, Kim Soo-hyun has filed a criminal complaint with the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office Kim Se-eui, the operator of the YouTube channel GaroSero Research Institute and the family of the late actress Kim Sae ron for defamation. Also Read: Kim Soo hyun - Kim Sae ron scandal: Queen of Tears actor faces lawsuit from International advertisers Reportedly, as per the complaint, the actor's side has alleged that they have spread false information based on manipulating record files, and the suing by the actor states false accusation. The actor's legal team, LKB revealed that the actor was unable to file a lawsuit earlier due to some procedural issues. Now, the actor and his legal team have taken strict action against the person responsible for allegedly using fabricated evidence against him. Also Read: Kim Soo hyun-Kim Sae ron controversy: Actress' financial struggles linked with family's debt? The lawsuit was filed after a press conference was held by Sae ron's family in the presence of Kim Se Ui, who claimed that the whistleblower in the actress' case was threatened and attacked by Soo-hyun in New Jersey. Later, the whistleblower turned down the statement and denied any such incident. More details about Soo-hyun's dating controversy with Sae ron As per the reports, for now, everything is secured with the National Forensic Service. In total, seven cases have been filed and Gangnam Police is taking time to investigate both parties. Kim Soo-hyun's side has alleged that the family and GaroSero Institute used fabricated evidence to malign his name in public. Also Read: Kim Soo hyun-Kim Sae ron scandal: My Love from the Star actor brand empire crumbling? Faces ire from 16 former partners and advertisers Apart from the dating scandal, Kim Sae ron was also facing a debt, which now in the latest reports, has been linked to his family's financial issues as well. Reportedly, the court documents from 2023 indicated that Kim Sae Ron was listed as a creditor in her father's bankruptcy case and the claim has exceeded more than $140 million. Moreover, the actress was also involved in a family restaurant but failed. Also Read: Kim Soo hyun-Kim Sae ron dating scandal: South Korean actor's luxury apartment seized over unpaid penalty fee? The dating controversy of Kim Soo-hyun came to light when Kim Sae-ron's aunt made serious allegations against the actor. Later, the actress was involved in the DUI case, she was also burdened with a debt, when she was under Kim Soo-hyun's agency.

South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun who is involved in the controversy surrounding late actress Kim Sae-ron's dating scandal has reportedly filed a defamation lawsuit.&nbsp;

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Kim Soo-hyun takes legal action against a YouTube channel over allegedly defamatory content

Kim Soo hyun-Kim Sae ron dating scandal: Actor files defamation lawsuit