Developments related to allegations against Kim Soo Hyun continue to have a new turning point when the Korean police issued an investigation conclusion. The actor born in 1988 was not transferred the file to the prosecution agency in the case related to allegations of violating the Law on Protection of Children and false accusations, after functional agencies determined that there was not enough basis for criminal prosecution.
According to the announced results, Seongdong Police (Seoul, South Korea) have conducted verification of information related to the relationship between Kim Soo Hyun and late actress Kim Sae Ron when the actress was not yet 18 years old. The investigating agency focuses on clarifying whether the two had dated when Kim Sae Ron was a minor, and considers allegations related to mental and sexual harm.
After the investigation process, the police concluded that there was not enough basis to determine that Kim Soo Hyun had violated the Law on Protection of Children. The case was therefore closed at the investigation stage, not moved to the prosecution stage.
Previously, the family of the late actress Kim Sae Ron and YouTuber Kim Se Ui had issued accusations that Kim Soo Hyun had a romantic relationship with the actress when she was not yet adults. This side said that the actor had behavior that affected Kim Sae Ron's psychology and development, and sent a complaint related to the Law on Protection of Children.
The incident quickly attracted great attention in Korea when Kim Soo Hyun was one of the leading stars of the entertainment industry. The actor has made his mark through many works such as "My Love from the Star", "Crazy with a Star" and "Queen of Tears".
Throughout the debate, Kim Soo Hyun denied the accusations. The actor's side said that the published information contained many misinformationes, and at the same time carried out legal procedures to protect personal rights.
One of the notable points in the case is the audio recording that was released to serve as a basis for allegations that Kim Soo Hyun had a relationship with Kim Sae Ron when she was not old enough. However, the authenticity of this audio recording later became a matter of debate.
According to Kim Soo Hyun's side, the recording shows signs of being faked using artificial intelligence technology. This side believes that the documents used to make the accusation are not reliable enough. Meanwhile, those who previously published the recording affirmed that this is the content of a real conversation related to Kim Sae Ron.
In addition, the identity of the person believed to be Kim Sae Ron's acquaintance appearing in the recording has also not been clearly identified. Functional agencies have considered related contents during the investigation process.
After the police conclusion, Kim Soo Hyun's representative lawyer emphasized that the decision not to transfer the file is the official result after the verification process, and said that this is not a temporary decision or waiting for results from another case.
The actor's side also said that the legal procedures related to individuals who have publicly accused and spread information about Kim Soo Hyun are a separate case. In which, functional agencies will consider the responsibilities of the parties involved in the disclosure of information.
Previously, Kim Se Ui - who had made many accusations related to Kim Soo Hyun - was prosecuted on charges of spreading false information. This case is expected to continue to be considered in court in the near future.
The controversy that has lasted for more than 1 year has significantly impacted Kim Soo Hyun's image. After facing many debates, the star of "My Love from the Star" is gradually returning to artistic activities and aiming for new projects in the near future.
