Actor Kim Soo Hyun's Legal Team Pursues Action Against Kim Se-ui, Arrest Warrant Issued

Actor Kim Soo Hyun's legal team is continuing its legal action against Kim Se-ui, who has an arrest warrant issued for spreading false information and defamation. Kim Soo Hyun's legal representative, lawyer Go Sang-rok, stated on YTN Radio that they plan to recalculate the civil lawsuit claim amount, mentioning the possibility of Kim Se-ui being held liable for astronomical damages. He clarified that the term "astronomical debt" is a legal projection, not a confirmed judgment, and the 30 billion won figure is based on damages submitted to investigative agencies, not the final claim.

Kim Se-ui is currently in custody on charges of fabricating evidence and spreading false information related to allegations against Kim Soo Hyun. In a significant development, lawyer Bu Ji-seok and YouTuber Kwon Young-chan, initially not targets of the complaint, have been implicated as accomplices and converted to suspects. Lawyer Bu Ji-seok is accused of holding a joint press conference with Kim Se-ui to disseminate fabricated KakaoTalk conversations, presenting them as if written by Kim Soo Hyun. Lawyer Go Sang-rok pointed out that this incident exposes structural problems in one-person media, where profit and views drive unethical behavior, along with issues of sensational reporting by entertainment media, passive verification by mainstream media, and the complicity of some legal professionals in cybercrimes.

Bloggers emphasize the importance of distinguishing between confirmed statements and legal projections in this case. They note that Kim Soo Hyun's side is not only seeking criminal punishment and civil liability but also prioritizing the actor's reputation recovery and a supportive social environment for his return to normal life. Furthermore, discussions revolve around how "exposés have become an industry," highlighting the need for deep reflection on the structural issues of the media ecosystem and the responsibilities of legal practitioners.