Family of Late Actress Kim Sae-ron Files Lawsuit Against Actor Kim Soo-hyun for Child Welfare Violations

The family of the late actress Kim Sae-ron has filed a lawsuit against actor Kim Soo-hyun, accusing him of violating child welfare laws.

On the 7th, Bu Ji-seok, a lawyer from the law firm representing Kim Sae-ron's family, announced at a press conference that they have filed charges against Kim Soo-hyun for violating child welfare laws and for false accusations.

The family claims, "We have confirmed that Kim Soo-hyun engaged in obscene acts and sexual harassment towards the late Kim Sae-ron when she was a minor during her middle school winter break."

They further stated, "Kim Soo-hyun had been in a relationship with Kim Sae-ron since she was a minor. Despite this, Kim Soo-hyun filed a defamation lawsuit against the family for spreading false information. In response, the family has filed a lawsuit accusing Kim Soo-hyun of making false accusations with the intent to have the family criminally prosecuted."

Additionally, a whistleblower who refused a bribe of tens of millions of won for important evidence was reportedly attacked with a weapon, prompting a request for an investigation into the circumstances of the attack.

The legal representative of the late Kim Sae-ron's family, Bu Ji-seok, stated, "We held a press conference on March 27 to present evidence of the relationship between the late Kim Sae-ron and Kim Soo-hyun during her minor years, aiming to put an end to the controversy. The family sought an apology from Kim Soo-hyun, but instead faced a lawsuit for damages amounting to approximately 12 billion won and a press conference by Kim Soo-hyun denying the relationship and pledging to prove the truth through legal channels."

Despite Kim Soo-hyun's repeated claims of fabricated evidence, the family remains committed to cooperating with the investigation and providing all requested materials. However, the situation escalated when a whistleblower assisting the family was offered a substantial bribe for evidence and subsequently faced a serious threat to their safety.

The family has filed charges against Kim Soo-hyun for violating child welfare laws, which penalize those who engage in obscene acts or sexual harassment towards minors. They have also accused him of making false accusations against the family.

In addition to the lawsuit, a request for investigation has been submitted to the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency. The whistleblower, who was attacked with a weapon, was nearly killed, and the attacker was identified as a recent immigrant to the U.S. of Korean-Chinese descent. The person who transported the attacker to the scene was also a recent immigrant from Korea. The family has requested an investigation into the identity and circumstances of the attack.

The family is also requesting police protection due to recent sightings of suspicious vehicles near the home of Kim Sae-ron's aunt, raising concerns about stalking.

Reporter Taeyuna, TenAsia youyou@tenasia.co.kr