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Kim Soo-hyun Returns, Sues YouTuber; Settlement Urged

7/14/2026

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Actor Kim Soo-hyun resumed activities on July 14, 2026 with a Bench ad, after Goldmedalist said his relationship with actress Kim Sae-ron began when she was an adult.
He sued YouTuber Kim Se-ui, who is detained on defamation, sexual-crime, intimidation and alleged AI-voice manipulation charges.
The court urged settlement after Outdoor brand Eider cut its claim against Kim Soo-hyun and Goldmedalist to 400 million won from 2.5 billion won.

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Actor Kim Soo-hyun resumed activities on July 14, 2026 with a Bench ad, after Goldmedalist said his relationship with actress Kim Sae-ron began when she was an adult.
He sued YouTuber Kim Se-ui, who is detained on defamation, sexual-crime, intimidation and alleged AI-voice manipulation charges.
The court urged settlement after Outdoor brand Eider cut its claim against Kim Soo-hyun and Goldmedalist to 400 million won from 2.5 billion won.