At a press conference held on March 31 in western Seoul, Actor Kim Soo-hyun addressed his relationship with the late actress Kim Sae-ron. [YONHAP]
Actor Kim Soo-hyun’s purported “crime” will be disclosed by the attorney representing the family of deceased actress Kim Sae-ron during a press briefing scheduled for 2 p.m. on Wednesday, according to the YouTube channel Hoverlab on Tuesday.
What we are going to address is of grave importance,” Hoverlab stated, requesting that only journalists be present. “The reason for this will become clear once you hear what is disclosed during the press conference.
“The press conference will be held by Hoverlab operator Kim Se-ui and attorney Bu Ji-seok from law firm Buyou,” Hoverlab posted in a notice on its YouTube channel late Tuesday. Bu is the legal representative for the late actor Kim’s family.
The conference will take place in the Gangnam District of southern Seoul starting at 2 p.m., with a live stream available on the designated channel. Access to the event will be restricted to members of the media only.
Through Hoverlab, Kim Sae-ron’s family has alleged that Kim Soo-hyun dated the late actor when she was underage and asserts that his agency coerced her into repaying a debt she supposedly had with him. However, Kim Soo-hyun denies these allegations, stating that their relationship began once she reached adulthood.
He has taken legal action against Hoverlab and the deceased actor’s relatives due to the release of an image showing him without trousers and for making threats towards him. Additionally, he seeks compensation amounting to 12 billion won ($8.14 million). Furthermore, he initiated a stalking case against the YouTube personality.
Both Bu and Hoverlab have conducted two press conferences up until now. In response, actor Kim Soo-hyun organized his own press conference on March 31.
BY KIM JU-YEON [kim.juyeon2@joongang.co.kr]
