"We made it! 🎉 Thanks to everyone's incredible dedication and teamwork last night, we officially won the vote!
We successfully bring #KimSoohyun to the big screen at COEX for his debut anniversary This victory belongs to all of us. Thank you for your endless love and support!"
According to Straight, investigators identified two Gaseyeon employees who allegedly altered the screenshots using Photoshop at Kim Se-ui’s direction.
■ The AI-generated audio recording
Gaseyeon later unveiled what it described as a recording of Kim Saeron admitting she had dated Kim Soohyun since middle school.
In the recording, the voice says:
“Yes, I dated Soohyun oppa. You may think I’m crazy and not believe me, but we started dating in middle school and broke up after I went to university.”
The recording became one of Gaseyeon’s strongest pieces of “evidence.”
However, police concluded that the recording had been generated using artificial intelligence.
■ The informant allegedly sought money
The individual who supplied the recordings reportedly contacted Kim Soohyun’s agency before Gaseyeon’s press conference.
This person claimed to possess evidence showing that Kim Soohyun and Kim Saeron had only dated after she became an adult.
He reportedly demanded payment, saying:
“I just provide the material and get paid. That’s it.”
He also requested that Kim Soohyun appear in a future commercial for one of his products.
Even more striking, the version sent to Kim Soohyun’s agency contradicted the version given to Gaseyeon.
Recording sent to Kim Soohyun’s agency:
Informant: “So you dated when she was a minor?”
Voice: “No, not when I was a minor.”
Recording released by Gaseyeon:
Voice: “Yes, I dated Soohyun oppa. We started dating in middle school.”
The same informant reportedly approached other entertainment YouTubers as well, offering different versions of Kim Sae-ron’s supposed voice recordings.
Kim Soohyun’s attorney, Ko Sang-rok, said:
“There are multiple recordings claiming to be Kim Saeron’s voice, but containing mutually contradictory information. That fact alone strongly suggests they cannot be genuine.”
■ Damage suffered by Kim Soohyun
According to Kim Soohyun’s legal team:
Nearly 20 advertising contracts had been active.
Following the controversy, all advertising activities stopped.
Entertainment projects were suspended.
Attorney Ko estimated the total damages suffered by Kim Soohyun and his company at roughly:
30 billion won (approximately US$22 million).
■ A broader pattern of “exposure business”
Straight argued that the Kim Soohyun case reflected a larger business model built on sensational allegations.
The program revisited other controversies involving Gaseyeon, including attacks on:
Lee Sun-kyun,
Tzuyang,
Kim Gun-mo,
Han Ye-seul,
Park Soo-hong,
and Chey Tae-won.
According to the report, many victims described years of harassment, reputational damage, loss of income, and severe emotional distress.
■ Calls for stronger regulation
The broadcast concluded that existing laws have struggled to keep pace with online “cyber wreckers” content creators who profit from exposing, humiliating, or targeting others.
Experts interviewed argued that:
punitive damages alone may not deter highly profitable misinformation,
lengthy court battles often outlast victims’ ability to endure the damage,
and platforms such as YouTube should bear greater responsibility for removing harmful content.
Professor Yoo Hyun-jae warned:
“The most frightening scenario is that people eventually stop caring whether something is true or fabricated. That’s when society is truly in danger.”
The report concluded that while laws often lag behind technology, the real victims continue to bear the consequences of unchecked online smear campaigns. #KimSooHyun #김수현 #WeStandWithKimSooHyun https://t.co/APytnkuFXf
[TVis] 김세의 “국과수가 검증”이라더니…‘검증 불가’ 알면서도 조작 (스트레이트)
방송에서는 지난해 2월 고 김새론이 사망한 후 가세연이 본격적으로 김수현에 대한 악의적 허위 사실을 유포하기 시작했고, 이때 가세연이 증거라며 제시한 자료들은 허위로 드러났다는 점을 짚었다.
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CALLING ALL KIM SOO HYUN FANS AND SUPPORTERS.
Our beloved King Soohyun is preparing to retake his activities, and this is the moment for all of us to rise with love, unity, and action.
For one year and three months, we have waited, supported, defended, prayed, and stood firm beside him. Now that brighter days are coming, we must show him that the love has never disappeared. It has only grown even more stronger.
Voting on all apps is not just about numbers. It is a powerful way to show brands, platforms, and to show to the public that Kim Soo Hyun remains a true powerhouse. His collaboration with @benchtm is a beautiful reminder that his influence is still strong, well respected, and valuable. The more visible our support becomes, the more doors can open for him through future collaborations, brand opportunities, and public recognition.
His Debut Anniversary is also coming, and we must work together to win billboards for him on these voting apps. This is our chance to celebrate his journey, honour his hard work, and welcome his return with pride.
Instead of wasting our precious time fighting haters, let us use that time very wisely. Every minute that is spent arguing with negativity can become a vote, a share, a reminder, or an even an invitation to another fan. Haters create noise, but fans create impact. Haters spread bitterness, but fans help build opportunities.
We need manpower. We need your daily effort. We need fans to download the apps, vote consistently, make an invite to others, and support together until we reach the goal.
Let us shower Kim Soo Hyun with love. Let us celebrate him with dignity. Let us show the world that his fandom is still here, still strong, and still proudly standing beside him, we are millions.
Thank you in advance to every fan who will vote, share, remind others, and give their time for our beloved King 👑 Soohyun. Every effort matters, and together we can make this anniversary truly meaningful.
우리의 사랑하는 김수현 배우님이 다시 활동을 준비하는 이 순간, 팬들의 사랑과 응원이 더욱 필요합니다. 데뷔 기념일을 위해, 더 많은 브랜드 협업과 아름다운 기회를 위해 함께 투표하고 함께 축하합시다. 악플러와 싸우는 시간보다 투표하는 시간이 더 큰 힘이 됩니다. 김수현 배우님께 우리의 변함없는 사랑을 보여줍시다.
#KimSooHyun #김수현
GLOBAL FANS VOTE WITH LOVE
전 세계 팬들의 사랑으로 함께 투표합니다
#VoteForKimSooHyun #SooHyunDebutAnniversary #KingSooHyunReturns #BritishFansForSooHyun
누명 벗은 김수현, 1년 만에 복귀… 7월 필리핀 광고 촬영
지난 8일 연예계에 따르면 김수현은 오는 7월 14일 필리핀 패션 브랜드 '벤치(Bench)'의 광고 촬영을 진행할 예정이다. 지난해 각종 의혹에 휘말리며 활동을 전면 중단한 이후 처음으로 소화하는 공식 일정이다.
타이틀👏👏👏👏완벽‼️‼️
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Hello @benchtm 👋🇬🇧🇵🇭
We recently discovered that BENCH does not currently have a physical store in the United Kingdom, but that has not stopped the British fandom from wanting to support a brand that continues to show love to our beloved Kim Soo Hyun.
London For Kim Soo Hyun would like to purchase @benchtm items in bulk for a fan giveaway. This giveaway will be fully fan funded and organised by our team as a way to support BENCH, to celebrate Kim Soo Hyun, and share the love with fans.
We would be very grateful if someone from your team could kindly send us a DM or guide us to the right contact for bulk purchasing and international shipping options.
Our wallets may be nervous😂🤭, but our hearts are ready. Thank you in advance 🙏🏻🫶🏻🌹
#KimSooHyun #BENCHxKimSooHyun
SUPPORTING THE BRANDS THAT SUPPORT HIM
#FansSupportBENCH