According to MBC, police confirmed that the audio recordings believed to be Kim Sae Ron's voice were actually created using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. In addition, text messages that were used as a basis for speculating about the relationship between Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron have also been edited and cut and pasted to create false content.
The program also revealed that the person behind the creation of the AI recordings (ie Kim Se Ui) had contacted Kim Soo Hyun's management company to request money and a free advertising contract. In return, this person promised to provide relevant data files. Not stopping there, this individual also accessed many other YouTube channels and offered to sell different versions of the recordings believed to be evidence.
False information circulating on social networks for a long time has seriously affected Kim Soo Hyun's image and career. The lawyer representing the actor said that he has lost nearly 20 advertising contracts and many opportunities to participate in art projects. The total economic damage to Kim Soo Hyun and his management company is estimated at about 30 billion won.
Previously, YouTuber Kim Se Ui was the one who continuously made accusations aimed at Kim Soo Hyun. This person claimed that the actor dated Kim Sae Ron when she was a minor, and also put pressure related to debts, leading to the actress's tragedy. However, according to information published in the program, many documents used to consolidate these accusations have been identified as fake.
Kim Se Ui was arrested at the end of last month on charges of spreading false information and forging evidence. Recently, the South Korean court also rejected this person's bail application.
New developments from the investigation are attracting great public attention, and at the same time raising many debates about the responsibility of content creators on social networks in verifying information before publishing.
