Kim Soohyun Ranks No. 1 in September's Overall Actor Brand Rankings... Confirmed Dominance
Across Votes, Readership, MSN Likes, and Support Metrics The undisputed No. 1 spot for September went to Kim Soohyun. Throughout the month, he earned a total of 197,480 points, combining 32,964 in readership, 1,624 in reader recommendations, 210 in article comments, 15,285 MSN likes, 146,297 Superstar Brand Power votes, and 1,100 article sponsorship points from seven reports.
Ranking 5th in readership, 4th in recommendations, 3rd in comments, 1st in votes, 3rd in support, and 2nd in MSN likes, Kim Soohyun showed strong performance across all categories, reaffirming the popularity of the "master of emotions" with concrete data. His brand value rose by 87,457 pointscompared to the previous week, proving both qualitative and quantitative growth momentum. Analysts noted that the cumulative attention from his drama, tour, OST, and award wins was evenly reflected across media, platforms, and online communities. L..J
Ultimately, the actor brand value index also offers practical implications for advertisers: high public awareness and active fandom engagement can translate into stronger brand affinity and purchase intent, serving as a reference point for model selection and campaign planning.
2025.10.19 | A Promise That StillHolds For Kim Soo-hyun
Frameless.kr published an article commemorating the one-year anniversary of Kim Soo Hyun's 'Eyes on You' fan meeting, celebrated by fans worldwide
It's hard to put into words what it means to watch someone stand so quietly yet firmly in the middle of a storm. Over the past year, Kim Soo-hyun hasn't just endured scrutiny, he has chosen to face it with honesty and grace, promising not blind belief but truth. That kind of strength doesn't come from character.
What moves me most is how that one simple phrase, "No matter what happens, we'll be with you," has become a reflection of the bond between him and fans. It isn't just a slogan anymore, and think it has evolved into a language f trust built over time, la through uncertainty, and through faith that doesn't waver even when the world does.
Watching this unfole I'm reminded that sincerity is about how We pull through all circumstances. Kim Soo-hyun continues to show us that even when words are twisted and narratives distorted, truth has its own quiet power.
Well walk with him through every moment, just as he has walked with us through his art, his kindness, and his unshakable sincerity.
I'rm feeling really emotional today looking at allthe reels from his FM tour last year.and I don't know what I'm writing here. My apologies!
Hope Soo-hyun is receiving all the love he deserves.
Kim Soohyun's Side Reveals Additional Evidence Proving Fabrication of Deceased Kim Sae-ron's Messages: "The Photo Could Not Have Existed" [TOP Issue] (By Reporter Seo Seung-ah, Top Star News)
Legal representatives for actor Kim Soo-hyun have once again raised suspicions of fabrication regarding the Kakao Talk messages that Kim Se-ui, the CEO operating the YouTube channel "Garo Sero Institute (Gaseyeon)," claimed were conversations between Kim Soo-hyun and the late Kim Sae-ron.
On October 15th, Attorney Go Sang-rok of law firm Pil, wha is Kim Soo-hyun's legal counsel, uploaded a post to his own YouTube channel containing the statement: "There is only one object for our anger regarding this case. It is the very fact that one individual's private records, which contain no legal or moral issues, were unjustly exposed to the public without any legitimate reason."
The post further stated: "Since 'Garo Sero Institute' is still broadcasting freely, such an incident willoccur again soon. The point where I am truly indignant lies right here."
The Creative Director stated definitively: "This photo was taken on April 3, 2020, and was first released to the public on June 25, 2020. The original file, for which the metadata can be confirmed, has been submitted as evidence. Therefore, it is a profile photo that could not have existed in a KakaoTalk conversation shared with the deceased individual in 2016. If the photo was arbitrarily inserted to portray the actor Kim Soo-hyun as the conversation partner, then the 2016 KakaoTalk message is a fabrication, not the original!"
Last month, during the 1st Petition Review Subcommittee of the 429th National Assembly (Regular Session), the petition for the so-called “Ga Se-yeon Prevention Act” was introduced.
The Petition Review Subcommittee is a body dedicated to examining petitions in order to facilitate a more efficient review process. The petition is currently under committee review — once completed, it will be forwarded to the government for a final decision
Background of the Petition Previously, the petition titled “Improving the system to prevent repeated dissemination of false information and human rights violations on online platforms” was referred to the Science, Technology, Information, Broadcasting, and Communications Committee in June. After review and discussion, it was passed to the Petition Review Subcommittee through the 2nd plenary session of the 428th National Assembly (Extraordinary Session) in August.
The petition, filed in May through the Blue House National Assembly Electronic Petition, called for a police and prosecutorial investigation into cases of defamation, secondary harm, false information, distortion of truth, and biased reporting caused by the exposé videos released by the YouTube cyber-wrecker channel Garo Sero Research Institute (Gaseyeon) and its operator Kim Se-ui. The petitioner stated:
“Repeated false broadcasts and human rights violations are causing serious social harm. We strongly demand practical measures, including legal punishment and platform sanctions.” The petition closed after receiving 75,260 signatures during the consent period.
🎬 Impact on Actor Kim Soo-hyun Since March, Kim Soo-hyun’s activities have been suspended following the revelations about his private life made by Gaseyeon.
The channel repeatedly exposed details of the private lives of Kim Soo-hyun and the late actress Kim Sae-ron, revealing photos, conversations, and videos from their past relationship.
Three weeks later, Kim Soo-hyun held a press conference, admitting that he and Kim Sae-ron had dated for about a year, five years ago, four years before the drama ‘Queen of Tears’ aired.
He firmly denied Gaseyeon’s claim that their relationship began when Kim Sae-ron was a minor, clarifying that they started dating in 2020, after she had reached adulthood.
Due to the controversy, the release of his upcoming film “Knockoff” has been indefinitely postponed, and several of his advertising contracts have been terminated.
⚖️ Legal Actions and Ongoing Dispute Kim Soo-hyun’s legal team, LKBN Partners, has filed lawsuits against Gaseyeon and Kim Se-ui, as well as against the bereaved family of the late Kim Sae-ron, for:
◾️Violations of the Stalking Punishment Act, ◾️The Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection (Defamation), and
◾️False accusation. Additional complaints were filed on September 23, and the legal dispute is ongoing. Furthermore, several of the 16 brands that previously used Kim Soo-hyun as their model have filed civil suits seeking damages:
◾️Cuckoo Holdings - ₩2.8 billion (and a request for asset seizure) ◾️Frombio – ₩3.96 billion ◾️Dinto – ₩500 million
🧑⚖️ Statement from Attorney Ko Sang-rok Attorney Ko Sang-rok of Phil Law Firm, Kim Soo-hyun’s legal representative, continues to release evidence and clarification regarding Gaseyeon’s fabricated claims and false information.
He stated that the channel has spread manipulated content about the private lives of Kim Soo-hyun and the late Kim Sae-ron through YouTube, and that all such activities are being legally challenged.
In the two weeks since attorney took over the case, there have been daily updates, each one worth recording. The lawyer has once again exposed the falsehoods spread by a network of individuals determined to tarnish actor Kim Soo Hyun’s reputation through defamation and fabricated evidence.
✅️Evidence now shows that Kim Soo Hyun could not have authored the alleged KakaoTalk messages. The timestamps of those conversations coincide precisely with the filming schedule of “Real,” in which Kim was the lead actor. Production records confirm he was on set during those exact dates and times, making it impossible for him to have participated in any such exchanges. This new evidence dismantles the narrative constructed by those behind the smear campaign, exposing their deception.
✅️Interestingly, the Garosero channel has remained silent for the past two weeks, exactly since the lawyer took charge of the case. Kwon has stated he will only testify in court, and the family involved has vanished from the public eye. Their sudden silence raises questions: why have they stopped speaking? The most plausible explanation is that they now realize their malicious plot has unraveled and that they will soon have to answer before the court.
⭕️Justice must take its course. Those responsible for orchestrating this defamation campaign should face significant legal consequences. Their actions have had devastating ripple effects, reportedly driving several individuals to desperation and even tragedy. These are not mere rumors, they are the hallmarks of a coordinated smear operation carried out without conscience.
✅️Kim Soo Hyun’s legal team continues to work relentlessly to dismantle this network and bring all involved to justice. When that day comes, it will mark not only the restoration of the actor’s name but also a decisive victory against those who manipulate and destroy lives through lies. The truth is prevailing, and this chapter will close, finally, with justice served.
Kim Soohyun Remains Unshaken..Tops Star Ranking Male Actor Category for 23 Consecutive Weeks
Actor Kim Soohyun has firmly maintained his position at the top of the Star Ranking's Male Actor category. In the 134th round of the Star Ranking Male Actor vote for the second week of October, held from 3:01 pm on October 9 to 3:00 pm on October 16, Kim Soohyun received a total of 45,561 votes, securing first place.
Notably, despite ongoing personal life controversies, Kkim Soohyun demonstrated his overwhelming influence by staying in the number one spot for an impressive 23 consecutive weeks.
Following him, 2PM member and actor Lee Junho took second place with 32,857 votes, and Byeon Wooseok ranked third with 21,871 votes. They were followed by Kim Namgil in fourth place (12,065 votes) and Lee Joongi in fifth place (2,177 votes).
Meanwhile, Star Ranking is a voting platform where fans directly vote for their favorite stars to determine the rankings. Voters can receive a voting certificate through mobile participation, and depending on the final rankings, various benefits are given to the stars.
A star who ranks first for four consecutive weeks will be featured on an outdoor billboard advertisement. Fans of the four-week consecutive winner can also organize a billboard video support project. Proposals can be sent to the official Star News email ([email protected]). By Reporter Kim Nara| Star News Korea
Remember everyone- If you support KSH and believe in facts such as the confirmed evidence provided by investigators…
We should probably take lessons from those ‘educated’ ppl 🤓 who can teach us not only how to think ‘correctly’, but also how to behave ‘civilized’ 😌 when we dare to have different opinions 😂✌️
It seems I'm not the only one bothered by the appearance of these individuals who make a place look ugly.😊
It becomes quite unpleasant when every word is turned into a weapon for personal attack. More and more often, one can observe the habit of harassing those who dare to have a different opinion, precisely because there are no real arguments to support an authentic debate.
Verbal Aggression and Collective Pressure on the MDL Platform
In recent years, discussion platforms about Asian actors and productions, such as kisskh (MDL), have become spaces not only for sharing opinions but also for intense emotional polarization. What should be a community dedicated to the passion for cinematography often turns into a battleground, where verbal aggression is masked under the pretext of “freedom of expression.”
A telling example is the reactions on Kim Soo Hyun’s profile, where some users do not seem interested in dialogue or in analyzing facts, but rather in imposing their own beliefs through attack, intimidation, and invalidation. Anyone who tries to bring a balanced perspective is quickly labeled, mocked, or excluded. This behavior goes beyond simple disagreement, it enters the sphere of verbal aggression and psychosocial pressure.
From a psychological perspective, this phenomenon is explained by what is called online disinhibition: the absence of face-to-face interaction reduces self-control and amplifies aggressive impulses. In the virtual environment, words are thrown more easily, and empathy decreases significantly. What in real life would be considered an insult or a form of bullying is often justified online as “my opinion.”
However, this form of aggression has real consequences. Users who are repeatedly targeted by attacks may experience stress, anxiety, shame, or social withdrawal. The dynamic becomes similar to that of traditional bullying: a dominant group applying pressure and an individual or minority being silenced. In psychosocial terms, we are talking about a spiral of conformity, many choose to remain silent to avoid becoming the next target. More seriously, this collective aggressiveness is no longer directly related to the subject being discussed (in this case, the mentioned actor), but becomes a mechanism of projection: people unload personal frustrations, resentments, and tensions onto a public figure and those who support them. The Internet thus becomes a space for uncontrolled emotional discharge, and MDL, like many other social platforms, perfectly reflects the fragility of human relationships in the digital environment.
In a healthy context, a different opinion should be the starting point for dialogue, not a threat. When discussions turn into attacks, we lose the essence of community and critical thinking. Respecting another point of view does not mean agreeing with it, but recognizing the other’s right to exist without fear.
Verbal aggression on MDL is not a marginal problem, it is a form of relational violence that affects users’ cohesion and well-being. Combating it is not done through censorship, but through cultivating empathy, responsible language, and encouraging a digital culture based on respect.
Because beyond the actor’s name or the drama under discussion, it is not just about a profile, it is about all of us, about how we choose to communicate, to listen, and to remain human in a space where words can wound as deeply as actions.
The Kim Soo Hyun Case – A Media Scandal Built on Manipulation and Misinformation
A disturbing example of how reputations can be destroyed through fabricated “evidence” and distortion of the truth
In light of recent events, the case of actor Kim Soo Hyun has become an alarming example of how the online space can be used as a tool for reputation destruction and collective manipulation. According to official statements, what is happening is nothing less than a “cybercrime case” orchestrated by the Ga Se Yeon channel (Garo Sero Institute), a platform already controversial for its disinformation practices.
How a False Story Was Fabricated
According to sources close to the investigation, Ga Se Yeon allegedly took a military letter sent by the actor, a correspondence devoid of any romantic expression, and presented it to the public as a “love letter from an adult relationship”, an act of intentional distortion. Furthermore, a trivial message sent during military leave, in which Kim Soo Hyun mentioned he “didn’t have time to meet,” was altered and combined with a fake message, supposedly sent by another person, to construct a completely false narrative about an improper relationship.
This deliberate mixing of real fragments with falsehoods created a story coherent only in appearance, a media fiction designed to mislead public opinion and destroy the actor’s image. Through skilled repetition of lies and the use of manipulative language, the perpetrators managed to turn documents that proved the opposite into an alleged “grooming dossier,” a complete inversion of reality.
Collective Manipulation – A Phenomenon of the Digital Age
The case highlights a classic mechanism of media manipulation: combining real elements with subtle falsehoods, accompanied by an intensive campaign of dissemination on social media. The goal? To distort public perception to the point where a lie becomes credible through mere repetition.
This situation reveals how vulnerable public opinion can be in the face of pseudo-journalistic “investigations” conducted by unethical individuals skilled in the spectacle of denigration. What should have been a fact-based debate turned into a digital public execution, a “character assassination” carried out in full view of everyone.
Appeal for Justice and Media Responsibility
This case will likely remain in history as one of the most spectacular setups of the digital age, an example of how easily a society can be manipulated by a small group of immoral individuals, yet skilled in rhetoric and disinformation. The final appeal is clear:
“Let the truth circulate, and let the guilty be held accountable. Journalists should show the power of the pen, and the police and judiciary, the power of the law.
There are questions which, through their forced simplicity and lack of logic, seem more like exercises in naivety than matters of public interest. Yet they spread, fueled by media noise and the public’s haste to find someone guilty before the evidence has even spoken. After the press conference that marked the beginning of the scandal, the actor at the center of the accusations did exactly what the laws of a civilized society require: he filed formal complaints against all those involved. A few days later, two apartments and several bank accounts belonging to the accusing channel were seized by court order, a rare measure, applied only when clear and consistent evidence exists. In other words, from the very beginning, the authorities already had a solid evidentiary picture before them. At the press conference, the actor was direct. He called on his accusers to present all the messages, photographs, and documents they claimed to possess so they could be technically analyzed, and he promised to do the same. No theatrical emotion, no defensive outburst, only an appeal to verification, and the dignity of silence. His intention was clear: to let justice do its work. No sensational statements, no battles on social media, no public display of suffering. The following months were marked by calculated silence. The press reported that the actor’s legal representative had already submitted formal evidence and given testimony. The case was progressing quietly, as real investigations usually do, far from the spotlight. But time moves differently in the age of the internet. Silence is no longer seen as prudence, but as guilt. And accusations, even unverified ones, multiply faster than truth can respond. When the wave of defamation became impossible to ignore, the lawyer decided to speak publicly. On the Naver blog, he published a statement that was unusually firm: “Due to the prolonged duration of the investigation, caused by the repeated offenses committed by the accused party, the process of repairing the damages suffered by the actor has been continuously delayed. In this context, in order to restore the actor’s damaged reputation and correct distorted facts, I have decided to publish this statement based on evidence and facts objectively verified.” The statement was, essentially, a reaction to the inertia of the authorities and the ongoing manipulation of public perception. The actor would have preferred the truth to emerge solely through legal means, as he had always intended, but he could not wait indefinitely while his image was being dismantled piece by piece. The letters, journals, and digital records presented to the public were not newly fabricated “discoveries.” They had long been part of the case file, verified and authenticated. Now, they were simply made visible. Because, in the end, there are moments when truth can no longer remain a prisoner of silence.
Ah, here it is again, the familiar growl of the hyena, spitting venom as if it were a daily ritual. 🐾 It’s amusing how this relic pretends to be the bearer of the “voice of the majority,” when the only voice it has ever listened to is its own collection of masks. KSH doesn’t need to fight back by shouting; truth does not argue with your grin. He has always chosen to be a human being, something a hyena could never understand. And about that “industry support”... respect doesn’t disappear; it simply waits until the pack stops foaming. So, dear hyena, keep chanting “sasaeng, sasaeng” if that’s how you spread your poison. But even poison has its limit. You’ve crossed it. And when the hyena becomes nothing more than a carcass licking its own drool, the world no longer fears it, it merely turns away in disgust.
❤️❤️dedication for ch.....y8
Some find comfort only in their own echoes, convinced that noise equals significance. Meanwhile, the quiet pulse of reality continues, indifferent, consistent, and entirely unaffected.
Kim Soo-hyun’s Alleged KakaoTalk Messages Proven Fake
SEOUL — Text messages allegedly sent by actor Kim Soo-hyun to the late Kim Sae-ron have been confirmed as fabricated, according to Money Today.
The messages were released by the YouTube channel Garo Sero Research Institute and initially presented by the grieving family in March. However, investigations show that on the reported dates, Kim Soo-hyun was on active military duty.
Records from his personal diary confirm he was performing operations and standing guard from April 2 to 5, 2018, participating in training on April 4. A simple check of his military leave records disproves the claims that he was on leave and sent these messages to the deceased.
Lawyers for Kim Soo-hyun emphasized that the messages were fabricated, likely combining real conversations of Kim Sae-ron with others and wrongly attributing them to the actor.
The case highlights the importance of verifying digital evidence before public dissemination.
A pixelated sun beats down on a dusty savannah. In the middle, a DECREPIT HYENA, fur patchy, eyes dripping with old grudges, digs through archives of forgotten posts. NARRATOR (V.O.) In the online savannah, there are many creatures... But only one feeds on the corpses of old news. The Senile Hyena 🐾 queen of resentment. With teeth dulled by gossip and fur chewed away by the algorithm. HYENA Aha! A news piece from March! Just the right amount of moldy! I’ll repost it as brand new... and scream that it’s the truth! She adjusts her falling fur, rises slowly, like a retired soap opera diva, and slams the keyboard with pure, energy. NARRATOR (V.O.) For her, hatred is air. Old news is oxygen. And anyone who doesn’t applaud... becomes a target of defamation. From the digital dust, MASKS appear 👻 multiple accounts born of ...she lives in vain. HYENA (with hysterical satisfaction) That’s it, my little ones! Spread the hate! Let everyone feel how nothing I really am! NARRATOR (V.O.) The masks surround her like brainless shadows. They don’t sleep, don’t think, don’t feel, they just type. And with every venomous comment, the hyena gains another heartbeat... A sign she still exists. The digital wind blows. The screen flickers. The hyena senses she’s being forgotten. Panic seeps in. HYENA (screaming) Don’t ignore me! I’m trending! I’m... relevant! I... The sound of a keyboard hitting the floor. A faint notification sound flickers, then dies. FINAL TITLE CARD: "SOME CREATURES JUST DON’T KNOW WHEN TO DIE ONLINE.”
Directed by “The Anonymous from the Savannah” 🎬 CUT!
🎬 Pilot Episode: “The Old Hyena Who Lost Her Cheek”
In a forgotten corner of the digital savanna, the old hyena dragged her fur like a cloak of lost times. The keyboard creaked under her fingers like old bones that had long since lost any desire to obey.
“Today I won’t pretend anymore,” she murmured, but the cold light of the camera made her feel watched again. And, miracle: she typed a coherent sentence. The savannas trembled. The internet? No one noticed.
“Look at me!” shouted the hyena, convinced she still mattered to the world. But the world? The world lives. Laughs. Loves.
A bird watched amused and whispered: “Hate can keep an organ alive, but never a brain.”
The hyena muttered something about sasaengs and “weirdos,” but the keyboard let out one last creak, a sigh of premature retirement. Gasping, she tossed a little more hate, like stale confetti.
Kim Soo Hyun? He doesn’t reply. Doesn’t insult her. Doesn’t know her.
The director shouted: “Cut! 🎬 Second mask, tomorrow!”
This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to real persons, is purely coincidental.
🎬 Breaking News: Netflox has announced a new global hit:
“Mask to Mask: The True Story of an Old Hiena Who Lost Her Face”
✅ 8 seasons ✅ No ending ✅ Reason: the main character still doesn’t know who she is
Critics say it’s a rollercoaster of masks and confusion, with scenes where the old Hiena changes her identity more often than she changes her fur. The audience? Extremely divided:
😂 Some are laughing. 😂 Others are crying… from laughter. 🐦 The local bird is demanding a refund for the sleepless nights.
Good news? No masks were harmed during filming.
Bad news? The Hiena still thinks she’s the queen of the savanna.
💫 Bonus from Kim Soo Hyun fans: While the Hiena struggles to figure out who she is.
We all "admire" the fearless spotted hyena, but lately it’s taken to ghosting the jungle, howling at…
She's absolutely adorable, twirling around her tail like a failed ballerina, convinced she's being attacked, and making some hissing noises that only she understands😂 I have to get my little arrow out so she doesn't get lost in the maze of her own gossip, because honestly, if she were left alone, she'd keep posting until she forgot what a sentence looks like.
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Across Votes, Readership, MSN Likes, and Support Metrics
The undisputed No. 1 spot for September went to Kim Soohyun. Throughout the month, he earned a total of 197,480 points, combining 32,964 in readership, 1,624 in reader recommendations, 210 in article comments, 15,285 MSN likes, 146,297 Superstar Brand Power votes, and 1,100 article sponsorship points from seven reports.
Ranking 5th in readership, 4th in recommendations, 3rd in comments, 1st in votes, 3rd in support, and 2nd in MSN likes, Kim Soohyun showed strong performance across all categories, reaffirming the popularity of the "master of emotions" with concrete data. His brand value rose by 87,457 pointscompared to the previous week, proving both qualitative and quantitative growth momentum. Analysts noted that the cumulative attention from his drama, tour, OST, and award wins was evenly reflected across media, platforms, and online communities. L..J
Ultimately, the actor brand value index also offers practical implications for advertisers: high public awareness and active fandom engagement can translate into stronger brand affinity and purchase intent, serving as a reference point for model selection and campaign planning.
Frameless.kr published an article commemorating the one-year anniversary of Kim Soo Hyun's 'Eyes on You' fan meeting, celebrated by fans worldwide
It's hard to put into words what it means to watch someone stand so quietly yet firmly in the middle of a storm. Over the past year, Kim Soo-hyun hasn't just endured scrutiny, he has chosen to face it with honesty and grace, promising not blind belief but truth. That kind of strength doesn't come from character.
What moves me most is how that one simple phrase, "No matter what happens, we'll be with you," has become a reflection of the bond between him and fans. It isn't just a slogan anymore, and think it has evolved into a language f trust built over time, la through uncertainty, and through faith that doesn't waver even when the world does.
Watching this unfole I'm reminded that sincerity is about how We pull through all circumstances. Kim Soo-hyun continues to show us that even when words are twisted and narratives distorted, truth has its own quiet power.
Well walk with him through every moment, just as he has walked with us through his art, his kindness, and his unshakable sincerity.
I'rm feeling really emotional today looking at allthe reels from his FM tour last year.and I don't know what I'm writing here. My apologies!
Hope Soo-hyun is receiving all the love he deserves.
Phttps://www.frame-less.co.kr/news/articleView.html? idxno=1372
Legal representatives for actor Kim Soo-hyun have once again raised suspicions of fabrication regarding the Kakao Talk messages that Kim Se-ui, the CEO operating the YouTube channel "Garo Sero Institute (Gaseyeon)," claimed were conversations between Kim Soo-hyun and the late Kim Sae-ron.
On October 15th, Attorney Go Sang-rok of law firm Pil, wha is Kim Soo-hyun's legal counsel, uploaded a post to his own YouTube channel containing the statement: "There is only one object for our anger regarding this case. It is the very fact that one individual's private records, which contain no legal or moral issues, were unjustly exposed to the public without any legitimate reason."
The post further stated: "Since 'Garo Sero Institute' is still broadcasting freely, such an incident willoccur again soon. The point where I am truly indignant lies right here."
The Creative Director stated definitively:
"This photo was taken on April 3, 2020, and was first released to the public on June 25, 2020. The original file, for which the metadata can be confirmed, has been submitted as evidence. Therefore, it is a profile photo that could not have existed in a KakaoTalk conversation shared with the deceased individual in 2016. If the photo was arbitrarily inserted to portray the actor Kim Soo-hyun as the conversation partner, then the 2016 KakaoTalk message is a fabrication, not the original!"
https://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno =15839871
The Petition Review Subcommittee is a body dedicated to examining petitions in order to facilitate a more efficient review process. The petition is currently under committee review — once completed, it will be forwarded to the government for a final decision
Background of the Petition
Previously, the petition titled “Improving the system to prevent repeated dissemination of false information and human rights violations on online platforms” was referred to the Science, Technology, Information, Broadcasting, and Communications Committee in June.
After review and discussion, it was passed to the Petition Review Subcommittee through the 2nd plenary session of the 428th National Assembly (Extraordinary Session) in August.
The petition, filed in May through the Blue House National Assembly Electronic Petition, called for a police and prosecutorial investigation into cases of defamation, secondary harm, false information, distortion of truth, and biased reporting caused by the exposé videos released by the YouTube cyber-wrecker channel Garo Sero Research Institute (Gaseyeon) and its operator Kim Se-ui.
The petitioner stated:
“Repeated false broadcasts and human rights violations are causing serious social harm. We strongly demand practical measures, including legal punishment and platform sanctions.”
The petition closed after receiving 75,260 signatures during the consent period.
🎬 Impact on Actor Kim Soo-hyun
Since March, Kim Soo-hyun’s activities have been suspended following the revelations about his private life made by Gaseyeon.
The channel repeatedly exposed details of the private lives of Kim Soo-hyun and the late actress Kim Sae-ron, revealing photos, conversations, and videos from their past relationship.
Three weeks later, Kim Soo-hyun held a press conference, admitting that he and Kim Sae-ron had dated for about a year, five years ago, four years before the drama ‘Queen of Tears’ aired.
He firmly denied Gaseyeon’s claim that their relationship began when Kim Sae-ron was a minor, clarifying that they started dating in 2020, after she had reached adulthood.
Due to the controversy, the release of his upcoming film “Knockoff” has been indefinitely postponed, and several of his advertising contracts have been terminated.
⚖️ Legal Actions and Ongoing Dispute
Kim Soo-hyun’s legal team, LKBN Partners, has filed lawsuits against Gaseyeon and Kim Se-ui, as well as against the bereaved family of the late Kim Sae-ron, for:
◾️Violations of the Stalking Punishment Act,
◾️The Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection (Defamation), and
◾️False accusation.
Additional complaints were filed on September 23, and the legal dispute is ongoing.
Furthermore, several of the 16 brands that previously used Kim Soo-hyun as their model have filed civil suits seeking damages:
◾️Cuckoo Holdings - ₩2.8 billion (and a request for asset seizure)
◾️Frombio – ₩3.96 billion
◾️Dinto – ₩500 million
🧑⚖️ Statement from Attorney Ko Sang-rok
Attorney Ko Sang-rok of Phil Law Firm, Kim Soo-hyun’s legal representative, continues to release evidence and clarification regarding Gaseyeon’s fabricated claims and false information.
He stated that the channel has spread manipulated content about the private lives of Kim Soo-hyun and the late Kim Sae-ron through YouTube, and that all such activities are being legally challenged.
📢 Reported by Oh Se-rin, Top Star News
https://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=15837587#_PA
✅️Evidence now shows that Kim Soo Hyun could not have authored the alleged KakaoTalk messages. The timestamps of those conversations coincide precisely with the filming schedule of “Real,” in which Kim was the lead actor. Production records confirm he was on set during those exact dates and times, making it impossible for him to have participated in any such exchanges. This new evidence dismantles the narrative constructed by those behind the smear campaign, exposing their deception.
✅️Interestingly, the Garosero channel has remained silent for the past two weeks, exactly since the lawyer took charge of the case. Kwon has stated he will only testify in court, and the family involved has vanished from the public eye. Their sudden silence raises questions: why have they stopped speaking? The most plausible explanation is that they now realize their malicious plot has unraveled and that they will soon have to answer before the court.
⭕️Justice must take its course. Those responsible for orchestrating this defamation campaign should face significant legal consequences. Their actions have had devastating ripple effects, reportedly driving several individuals to desperation and even tragedy. These are not mere rumors, they are the hallmarks of a coordinated smear operation carried out without conscience.
✅️Kim Soo Hyun’s legal team continues to work relentlessly to dismantle this network and bring all involved to justice. When that day comes, it will mark not only the restoration of the actor’s name but also a decisive victory against those who manipulate and destroy lives through lies. The truth is prevailing, and this chapter will close, finally, with justice served.
Actor Kim Soohyun has firmly maintained his position at the top of the Star Ranking's Male Actor category.
In the 134th round of the Star Ranking Male Actor vote for the second week of October, held from 3:01 pm on October 9 to 3:00 pm on October 16, Kim Soohyun received a total of 45,561 votes, securing first place.
Notably, despite ongoing personal life controversies, Kkim Soohyun demonstrated his overwhelming influence by staying in the number one spot for an impressive 23 consecutive weeks.
Following him, 2PM member and actor Lee Junho took second place with 32,857 votes, and Byeon Wooseok ranked third with 21,871 votes. They were followed by Kim Namgil in fourth place (12,065 votes) and Lee Joongi in fifth place (2,177 votes).
Meanwhile, Star Ranking is a voting platform where fans directly vote for their favorite stars to determine the rankings. Voters can receive a voting certificate through mobile participation, and depending on the final rankings, various benefits are given to the stars.
A star who ranks first for four consecutive weeks will be featured on an outdoor billboard advertisement. Fans of the four-week consecutive winner can also organize a billboard video support project. Proposals can be sent to the official Star News email ([email protected]).
By Reporter Kim Nara| Star News Korea
https://www.starnewskorea.com/star/2025/10/16/20251016 16172451217
In recent years, discussion platforms about Asian actors and productions, such as kisskh (MDL), have become spaces not only for sharing opinions but also for intense emotional polarization. What should be a community dedicated to the passion for cinematography often turns into a battleground, where verbal aggression is masked under the pretext of “freedom of expression.”
A telling example is the reactions on Kim Soo Hyun’s profile, where some users do not seem interested in dialogue or in analyzing facts, but rather in imposing their own beliefs through attack, intimidation, and invalidation. Anyone who tries to bring a balanced perspective is quickly labeled, mocked, or excluded. This behavior goes beyond simple disagreement, it enters the sphere of verbal aggression and psychosocial pressure.
From a psychological perspective, this phenomenon is explained by what is called online disinhibition: the absence of face-to-face interaction reduces self-control and amplifies aggressive impulses. In the virtual environment, words are thrown more easily, and empathy decreases significantly. What in real life would be considered an insult or a form of bullying is often justified online as “my opinion.”
However, this form of aggression has real consequences. Users who are repeatedly targeted by attacks may experience stress, anxiety, shame, or social withdrawal. The dynamic becomes similar to that of traditional bullying: a dominant group applying pressure and an individual or minority being silenced. In psychosocial terms, we are talking about a spiral of conformity, many choose to remain silent to avoid becoming the next target.
More seriously, this collective aggressiveness is no longer directly related to the subject being discussed (in this case, the mentioned actor), but becomes a mechanism of projection: people unload personal frustrations, resentments, and tensions onto a public figure and those who support them. The Internet thus becomes a space for uncontrolled emotional discharge, and MDL, like many other social platforms, perfectly reflects the fragility of human relationships in the digital environment.
In a healthy context, a different opinion should be the starting point for dialogue, not a threat. When discussions turn into attacks, we lose the essence of community and critical thinking. Respecting another point of view does not mean agreeing with it, but recognizing the other’s right to exist without fear.
Verbal aggression on MDL is not a marginal problem, it is a form of relational violence that affects users’ cohesion and well-being. Combating it is not done through censorship, but through cultivating empathy, responsible language, and encouraging a digital culture based on respect.
Because beyond the actor’s name or the drama under discussion, it is not just about a profile, it is about all of us, about how we choose to communicate, to listen, and to remain human in a space where words can wound as deeply as actions.
A disturbing example of how reputations can be destroyed through fabricated “evidence” and distortion of the truth
In light of recent events, the case of actor Kim Soo Hyun has become an alarming example of how the online space can be used as a tool for reputation destruction and collective manipulation. According to official statements, what is happening is nothing less than a “cybercrime case” orchestrated by the Ga Se Yeon channel (Garo Sero Institute), a platform already controversial for its disinformation practices.
How a False Story Was Fabricated
According to sources close to the investigation, Ga Se Yeon allegedly took a military letter sent by the actor, a correspondence devoid of any romantic expression, and presented it to the public as a “love letter from an adult relationship”, an act of intentional distortion.
Furthermore, a trivial message sent during military leave, in which Kim Soo Hyun mentioned he “didn’t have time to meet,” was altered and combined with a fake message, supposedly sent by another person, to construct a completely false narrative about an improper relationship.
This deliberate mixing of real fragments with falsehoods created a story coherent only in appearance, a media fiction designed to mislead public opinion and destroy the actor’s image. Through skilled repetition of lies and the use of manipulative language, the perpetrators managed to turn documents that proved the opposite into an alleged “grooming dossier,” a complete inversion of reality.
Collective Manipulation – A Phenomenon of the Digital Age
The case highlights a classic mechanism of media manipulation: combining real elements with subtle falsehoods, accompanied by an intensive campaign of dissemination on social media. The goal? To distort public perception to the point where a lie becomes credible through mere repetition.
This situation reveals how vulnerable public opinion can be in the face of pseudo-journalistic “investigations” conducted by unethical individuals skilled in the spectacle of denigration.
What should have been a fact-based debate turned into a digital public execution, a “character assassination” carried out in full view of everyone.
Appeal for Justice and Media Responsibility
This case will likely remain in history as one of the most spectacular setups of the digital age, an example of how easily a society can be manipulated by a small group of immoral individuals, yet skilled in rhetoric and disinformation.
The final appeal is clear:
“Let the truth circulate, and let the guilty be held accountable. Journalists should show the power of the pen, and the police and judiciary, the power of the law.
There are questions which, through their forced simplicity and lack of logic, seem more like exercises in naivety than matters of public interest. Yet they spread, fueled by media noise and the public’s haste to find someone guilty before the evidence has even spoken.
After the press conference that marked the beginning of the scandal, the actor at the center of the accusations did exactly what the laws of a civilized society require: he filed formal complaints against all those involved. A few days later, two apartments and several bank accounts belonging to the accusing channel were seized by court order, a rare measure, applied only when clear and consistent evidence exists.
In other words, from the very beginning, the authorities already had a solid evidentiary picture before them.
At the press conference, the actor was direct. He called on his accusers to present all the messages, photographs, and documents they claimed to possess so they could be technically analyzed, and he promised to do the same. No theatrical emotion, no defensive outburst, only an appeal to verification, and the dignity of silence.
His intention was clear: to let justice do its work. No sensational statements, no battles on social media, no public display of suffering.
The following months were marked by calculated silence. The press reported that the actor’s legal representative had already submitted formal evidence and given testimony. The case was progressing quietly, as real investigations usually do, far from the spotlight.
But time moves differently in the age of the internet. Silence is no longer seen as prudence, but as guilt. And accusations, even unverified ones, multiply faster than truth can respond.
When the wave of defamation became impossible to ignore, the lawyer decided to speak publicly. On the Naver blog, he published a statement that was unusually firm:
“Due to the prolonged duration of the investigation, caused by the repeated offenses committed by the accused party, the process of repairing the damages suffered by the actor has been continuously delayed. In this context, in order to restore the actor’s damaged reputation and correct distorted facts, I have decided to publish this statement based on evidence and facts objectively verified.”
The statement was, essentially, a reaction to the inertia of the authorities and the ongoing manipulation of public perception. The actor would have preferred the truth to emerge solely through legal means, as he had always intended, but he could not wait indefinitely while his image was being dismantled piece by piece.
The letters, journals, and digital records presented to the public were not newly fabricated “discoveries.” They had long been part of the case file, verified and authenticated. Now, they were simply made visible.
Because, in the end, there are moments when truth can no longer remain a prisoner of silence.
It’s amusing how this relic pretends to be the bearer of the “voice of the majority,” when the only voice it has ever listened to is its own collection of masks.
KSH doesn’t need to fight back by shouting; truth does not argue with your grin. He has always chosen to be a human being, something a hyena could never understand.
And about that “industry support”... respect doesn’t disappear; it simply waits until the pack stops foaming.
So, dear hyena, keep chanting “sasaeng, sasaeng” if that’s how you spread your poison.
But even poison has its limit. You’ve crossed it.
And when the hyena becomes nothing more than a carcass licking its own drool, the world no longer fears it, it merely turns away in disgust.
❤️❤️dedication for ch.....y8
Some find comfort only in their own echoes, convinced that noise equals significance. Meanwhile, the quiet pulse of reality continues, indifferent, consistent, and entirely unaffected.
SEOUL — Text messages allegedly sent by actor Kim Soo-hyun to the late Kim Sae-ron have been confirmed as fabricated, according to Money Today.
The messages were released by the YouTube channel Garo Sero Research Institute and initially presented by the grieving family in March. However, investigations show that on the reported dates, Kim Soo-hyun was on active military duty.
Records from his personal diary confirm he was performing operations and standing guard from April 2 to 5, 2018, participating in training on April 4. A simple check of his military leave records disproves the claims that he was on leave and sent these messages to the deceased.
Lawyers for Kim Soo-hyun emphasized that the messages were fabricated, likely combining real conversations of Kim Sae-ron with others and wrongly attributing them to the actor.
The case highlights the importance of verifying digital evidence before public dissemination.
A pixelated sun beats down on a dusty savannah.
In the middle, a DECREPIT HYENA, fur patchy, eyes dripping with old grudges, digs through archives of forgotten posts.
NARRATOR (V.O.)
In the online savannah, there are many creatures...
But only one feeds on the corpses of old news.
The Senile Hyena 🐾 queen of resentment.
With teeth dulled by gossip and fur chewed away by the algorithm.
HYENA
Aha! A news piece from March!
Just the right amount of moldy!
I’ll repost it as brand new... and scream that it’s the truth!
She adjusts her falling fur, rises slowly, like a retired soap opera diva, and slams the keyboard with pure, energy.
NARRATOR (V.O.)
For her, hatred is air.
Old news is oxygen.
And anyone who doesn’t applaud...
becomes a target of defamation.
From the digital dust, MASKS appear 👻 multiple accounts born of ...she lives in vain.
HYENA
(with hysterical satisfaction)
That’s it, my little ones! Spread the hate!
Let everyone feel how nothing I really am!
NARRATOR (V.O.)
The masks surround her like brainless shadows.
They don’t sleep, don’t think, don’t feel, they just type.
And with every venomous comment,
the hyena gains another heartbeat...
A sign she still exists.
The digital wind blows. The screen flickers.
The hyena senses she’s being forgotten. Panic seeps in.
HYENA
(screaming)
Don’t ignore me! I’m trending!
I’m... relevant! I...
The sound of a keyboard hitting the floor.
A faint notification sound flickers, then dies.
FINAL TITLE CARD:
"SOME CREATURES JUST DON’T KNOW WHEN TO DIE ONLINE.”
Directed by “The Anonymous from the Savannah”
🎬 CUT!
TO BE CONTINUED
In a forgotten corner of the digital savanna, the old hyena dragged her fur like a cloak of lost times. The keyboard creaked under her fingers like old bones that had long since lost any desire to obey.
“Today I won’t pretend anymore,” she murmured, but the cold light of the camera made her feel watched again. And, miracle: she typed a coherent sentence. The savannas trembled. The internet? No one noticed.
“Look at me!” shouted the hyena, convinced she still mattered to the world.
But the world? The world lives. Laughs. Loves.
A bird watched amused and whispered:
“Hate can keep an organ alive, but never a brain.”
The hyena muttered something about sasaengs and “weirdos,” but the keyboard let out one last creak, a sigh of premature retirement.
Gasping, she tossed a little more hate, like stale confetti.
Kim Soo Hyun? He doesn’t reply. Doesn’t insult her. Doesn’t know her.
The director shouted:
“Cut! 🎬 Second mask, tomorrow!”
🎬 Breaking News: Netflox has announced a new global hit:
“Mask to Mask: The True Story of an Old Hiena Who Lost Her Face”
✅ 8 seasons
✅ No ending
✅ Reason: the main character still doesn’t know who she is
Critics say it’s a rollercoaster of masks and confusion, with scenes where the old Hiena changes her identity more often than she changes her fur.
The audience? Extremely divided:
😂 Some are laughing.
😂 Others are crying… from laughter.
🐦 The local bird is demanding a refund for the sleepless nights.
Good news? No masks were harmed during filming.
Bad news? The Hiena still thinks she’s the queen of the savanna.
💫 Bonus from Kim Soo Hyun fans:
While the Hiena struggles to figure out who she is.
I have to get my little arrow out so she doesn't get lost in the maze of her own gossip, because honestly, if she were left alone, she'd keep posting until she forgot what a sentence looks like.