Kim Soo Hyun’s Agency’s Latest Move Amid His Controversy Baffles Netizens

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On April 15, Kim Soo Hyun’s agency, GOLD MEDALIST, released an official statement about legal action against malicious content directed towards him.

“Hello, this is GOLD MEDALIST. Recently, malicious posts, comments, and false facts about our artist Kim Soo Hyun have been spread indiscriminately online. In particular, groundless and speculative posts and unconfirmed claims have been repeatedly posted, giving the public a false impression and damaging the artist’s reputation.

Malicious slander, false information, personal attacks, and sexual harassment are rampant on online community boards and social media and should not be taken lightly. We filed a complaint to the authorities on April 14 for defamation under the Information and Communications Network Act based on fan reports and our own monitoring.”

— GOLD MEDALIST

They added they will take strong legal action on overseas platforms as well.

“The ‘cyber wrecker,’ who uses anonymity to create fake news and produce videos, is also a serious issue. As the ‘cyber wrecker’s’ identity has been revealed and legal action is being taken, we will also take strong action on overseas platforms such as YouTube and X (formerly Twitter) with our overseas legal representatives.

We will continue to file additional lawsuits against malicious posts that defame our artist’s image and do our best to protect the artist’s rights with strong legal action. Thank you.”

— GOLD MEDALIST

However, many netizens were baffled at the statement.

• “They really are something.”
• “This is the second time seeing a statement about legal action not getting any support.”
• “I will remember your birthday forever.”
• “Does he have a reputation to damage, though?”
• “Amazing…”
• “Your birthday is the day of her death.”
• “And to think they were the ones giving out numbers to the cyber wreckers.”
• “Is it considered a malicious comment for calling a piece of trash, trash?”

• “Lee Jin Ho is still making rumors about the deceased…why don’t you do something about that..he’s still talking sh*t.”
• “Are they going to sue Lee Jin Ho, too?”
• “Who? Isn’t he a retired actor? Things haven’t settled down because it’s over, it’s because the public has already made up their mind about him.”
• “I wish there was less factual distortion.”
• “So shameless, just like him.”
• “He should be the one being sued…this is the first time I’ve laughed after seeing a celebrity’s lawsuit.”
• “He really is something…”