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Thursday, May 28, 2026

Kim Soo Hyun scandal: HoverLab CEO Kim Se-ui arrested for spreading false claims about actor's relationship with late Kim Sae Ron - WION

The controversy surrounding South Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun has taken a major turn after the Korean authorities reportedly arrested a YouTuber accused of spreading fabricated claims about the actor's alleged relationship with late actress Kim Sae Ron. The case which sparked intense public debate and backlash against the actor over the past year is now seeing a major shift as police reportedly dismissed several key allegations linked to the scandal.

YouTuber fabricating claims against Kim Soo Hyun arrested

YouTuber Kim Se Ui, who runs the popular channel HoverLab, had claimed that he used AI and manipulated material to defame actor Kim Soo Hyun. Police and prosecutors have reportedly alleged that Kim Se Ui has falsely claimed the actor dated the late actress Kim Sae Ron when she was a minor. Kim Soo Hyun has denied the allegation, which triggered a major scandal and disrupted his career.

As per the report of Star, the agency of Kim Soo Hyun stated, "The truth is being confirmed through legal process and thorough investigation." Later, the Seoul Central District Court issued an arrest warrant for Kim Sei Ui, Kim Soo-hyun’s agency, Gold Medallist, said yesterday that the ruling showed the allegations and evidence presented against him were false.

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Kim Se Ui is facing allegations, including defamation, for spreading false claims on YouTube and other platforms...



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