Summer

[Summer @Summer7frt]

Kim Soo Hyun, everything will definitely be fine with you. Happiness suits you, blossom 💪💖🙏🏻

#WeStandWithKimSooHyun

[Soowonk216 💜🍀 @kim_soowon16]

Wearing his cap are we now?🤭 or is it a sweet kimints again 🥰💜

[Graffitea @graffychi]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA NO ONE IS BUYING YOUR ALIBIS SHIT #KIMSEUI. ROT IN THERE!

Basic Necessities Are Still Provided

The report notes, however, that detention centers do provide inmates with basic daily necessities and regular meals.

Kim's complaint therefore refers to his inability to purchase additional items, such as bottled water, extra hygiene products, and certain medicines, using his own commissary funds after the provisional seizure.

Plans to Ask the Court for Relief

Kim said he intends to petition the court to exempt a minimum amount needed for daily living from the seizure.

He wrote:

"I will ask the court to exclude the minimum amount necessary for survival from the scope of the provisional seizure."
https://t.co/rphytCAAR7

[굿럭 @goodluck2161019]

'소속사 골드메달리스트 측은 광고 촬영을 기점으로 향후 활동을 순차적으로 이어갈 예정이라고 밝혔다.'🙈🙉🙊

순차적으로 이어질 향후활동이 뭘까?
덕질 제대로 할 시간이 곧이닷🥹❤️‍🔥

https://t.co/qPORJc9UGa

[Soowonk216 💜🍀 @kim_soowon16]

In every gesture, I find a part of You in Me 🥰💜

[hyun @eunn30626]

D-4
얼마나 더 예쁠 거얌🥰
온 세상이 김수현으로 가득하길🙏

벤치와 함께 복귀하는 김수현 배우를 진심으로 응원합니다✨️

#김수현 #KimSooHyun #Bench
#WeStandwithKimSooHyun

[Graffitea @graffychi]

Kooch and gang bring your daddah water and food to his cell. He’s starving, he’s sick bring tums and paracetamol, he needs you now. 😂😩

[Summer @Summer7frt]

The brands that gave in to manipulation and, in unison with the criminals, put pressure on Kim Soo Hyun aren’t victims at all, they’re the same criminals as Kim Se-ui and the greedy, vile family with their lawyer and Kwon Young-chan. With their groundless lawsuits they only contributed to the destruction of an innocent person’s life and they misled the public. They deserve a countersuit and must pay Kim Soo Hyun all the money, plus interest, from the moment they decided to terminate the contract and deprived him of the right to fulfill his obligations.

[Graffitea @graffychi]

[Issue] Court Unusually Urges Settlement in Kim Soo-hyun Advertising Lawsuit… Positive Signs for His Return

Could actor Kim Soo-hyun's career finally begin moving forward again?

As Kim Soo-hyun has increasingly been cleared of allegations that he dated a minor, signs pointing toward his return to the entertainment industry have begun to emerge. Since Kim Se-ui, head of the YouTube channel Garosero Research Institute (HoverLab), was indicted while in detention on charges of spreading false information about Kim Soo-hyun, the direction of several related lawsuits has also shifted dramatically.

During the second hearing held on July 8 before the 45th Civil Division of the Seoul Central District Court (Presiding Judge Nam Cheon-gyu), the outdoor apparel company that had sued Kim Soo-hyun reduced its damages claim from ₩2.5 billion to ₩400 million.

The company had originally filed the lawsuit in August of last year, claiming that controversy surrounding Kim Soo-hyun, who had served as its advertising model, had damaged the brand's image.

However, after the allegations raised by Kim Se-ui were determined to be false, the company withdrew its claim for damages based on the controversy and sharply reduced the amount sought, now requesting only the return of the remaining unpaid endorsement fees.

Court: Both Sides Were Victims

The court stated that the advertiser, Kim Soo-hyun, and his agency were all victims of the false information disseminated by Kim Se-ui.

Accordingly, the judges effectively recommended that the advertiser abandon its claim, maintain the existing endorsement contract, withdraw the lawsuit, and conclude the dispute with each party bearing its own legal costs.

Legal Experts Call the Recommendation Unusual

According to a legal expert interviewed on July 9:

"It is uncommon for a court to explicitly recommend that a plaintiff consider withdrawing its claim. From the court's perspective, it appears the plaintiff's claim would likely be difficult to sustain."

The expert added that similar reasoning could influence negotiations in Kim Soo-hyun's other advertising-related lawsuits.

Investigation Opens the Door to Kim Soo-hyun's Return

Earlier, police concluded that Kim Se-ui's allegation that Kim Soo-hyun had dated the late Kim Sae-ron while she was a minor was false. Investigators also determined that the voice recordings and KakaoTalk conversations presented as evidence had been edited and fabricated using artificial intelligence (AI).

As a result, Kim Se-ui was indicted while in detention last month on charges including:

violation of the Information and Communications Network Act (defamation through false information),

violation of the Anti-Stalking Act, and

violation of the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Sexual Crimes (including distribution of illegally produced images and coercion involving such materials).

With investigators concluding that the central allegation of an underage relationship was unfounded, the possibility of Kim Soo-hyun resuming not only advertising activities but also acting projects has increased.

According to the article, the advertising industry has already begun moving quickly to work with Kim Soo-hyun again, and he is reportedly preparing to film a commercial for a Philippine brand.

Kim Soo-hyun's Lawyer: "Positive Signals Are Building"

Attorney Bang Sung-hoon of LKB & Partners, who represents Kim Soo-hyun in his advertising-related litigation, told JTBC Entertainment News in a phone interview on July 9:

"We expect that these positive signals will continue to build and eventually lead to the resumption of his activities."

https://t.co/ykXrHH1YAu

[Graffitea @graffychi]

#KimSeui from vertigo to stomach flu 😩🥱😂🤣

[Graffitea @graffychi]

[EN]Kim Soo-hyun, Nearing Return After Controversy, Holds Unshakable #1 Spot in Male Actor Star Rankings

Actor Kim Soo-hyun has claimed the top spot in the Male Star Actor Rankings. Kim Soo-hyun secured the #1 spot with 47,407 votes, followed by Lee Jun-ho in 2nd place with 36,442 votes, and Byeon Woo-seok in 3rd place with 10,024 votes.

Meanwhile, Star Rankings is a platform where fans directly vote for their favorite stars to determine the rankings. Those who vote via mobile can receive a voting certificate, and stars are given various special benefits based on their final ranking.

Stars selected as #1 for four consecutive weeks are featured on outdoor electronic billboards. Fans of these four-week consecutive winners can also support them by submitting outdoor billboard video footage. Proposals can be sent to the official Starnews email address ([email protected]).

The 173rd Male Actor Star Ranking vote will run from 3:01 PM on July 9 until 3:00 PM on July 16. Starting from the June vote, the results will also be factored into selecting the winners for the AAA (Asia Artist Awards) 2026 Star Ranking category.

https://t.co/LkCiqgSrvN

[Soowonk216 💜🍀 @kim_soowon16]

[Issue] Court Unusually Urges Settlement in Kim Soohyun Advertising Lawsuit… Positive Signs for His Return

Could actor Kim Soohyun's career finally begin moving forward again?

As Kim Soohyun has increasingly been cleared of allegations that he dated a minor, signs pointing toward his return to the entertainment industry have begun to emerge. Since Kim Se-ui, head of the YouTube channel Garosero Research Institute (HoverLab), was indicted while in detention on charges of spreading false information about Kim Soo-hyun, the direction of several related lawsuits has also shifted dramatically.

During the second hearing held on July 8 before the 45th Civil Division of the Seoul Central District Court (Presiding Judge Nam Cheon-gyu), the outdoor apparel company that had sued Kim Soohyun reduced its damages claim from ₩2.5 billion to ₩400 million.

The company had originally filed the lawsuit in August of last year, claiming that controversy surrounding Kim Soohyun, who had served as its advertising model, had damaged the brand's image.

However, after the allegations raised by Kim Seui were determined to be false, the company withdrew its claim for damages based on the controversy and sharply reduced the amount sought, now requesting only the return of the remaining unpaid endorsement fees.

Court: Both Sides Were Victims

The court stated that the advertiser, Kim Soohyun, and his agency were all victims of the false information disseminated by Kim Seui.

Accordingly, the judges effectively recommended that the advertiser abandon its claim, maintain the existing endorsement contract, withdraw the lawsuit, and conclude the dispute with each party bearing its own legal costs.

Legal Experts Call the Recommendation Unusual

According to a legal expert interviewed on July 9:

"It is uncommon for a court to explicitly recommend that a plaintiff consider withdrawing its claim. From the court's perspective, it appears the plaintiff's claim would likely be difficult to sustain."

The expert added that similar reasoning could influence negotiations in Kim Soohyun's other advertising-related lawsuits.

Investigation Opens the Door to Kim Soohyun's Return

Earlier, police concluded that Kim Se-ui's allegation that Kim Soohyun had dated the late Kim Saeron while she was a minor was false. Investigators also determined that the voice recordings and KakaoTalk conversations presented as evidence had been edited and fabricated using artificial intelligence (AI).

As a result, Kim Seui was indicted while in detention last month on charges including:

violation of the Information and Communications Network Act (defamation through false information),

violation of the Anti-Stalking Act, and

violation of the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Sexual Crimes (including distribution of illegally produced images and coercion involving such materials).

With investigators concluding that the central allegation of an underage relationship was unfounded, the possibility of Kim Soohyun resuming not only advertising activities but also acting projects has increased.

According to the article, the advertising industry has already begun moving quickly to work with Kim Soohyun again, and he is reportedly preparing to film a commercial for a Philippine brand.

Kim Soohyun's Lawyer: "Positive Signals Are Building"

Attorney Bang Sung-hoon of LKB & Partners, who represents Kim Soohyun in his advertising-related litigation, told JTBC Entertainment News in a phone interview on July 9:

"We expect that these positive signals will continue to build and eventually lead to the resumption of his activities." #KimSooHyun #김수현 #WeStandWithKimSooHyun
https://t.co/PaexA6e3IN

[Mary @C99601467]

✨💯🔥"Today, it wasn't just a number that changed. The direction of the ENTIRE case changed"

Many headlines are highlighting that Eider reduced its lawsuit from KRW 2.5 billion to KRW 400 million. But from a legal standpoint, that is not the most important development.

WHAT TRULY MATTERS IS WHAT THE COURT SAID.

The judge indicated that Eider likely amended its lawsuit because its original claim for damages would have been difficult to support legally. The court went even further, questioning whether the revised claim also has sufficient legal grounds to succeed.

But there was one statement that could mark a turning point:
THE COURT CONSIDERED THAT BOTH EIDER AND KIM SOO HYUN WERE VICTIMS OF THE ALLEGATIONS MADE BY KIM SE-UI.

✅That statement COMPLETELY CHANGES the perspective of the case. The court no longer appears to view Kim Soo Hyun as the cause of the reputational damage, but rather as someone who also suffered the consequences of the allegations that triggered this entire controversy.

✅For that reason, the judge recommended that the parties end the litigation, keep the endorsement contract in force, and have each side bear its own legal costs.

What could happen next?

✅ Eider accepts the court's recommendation and withdraws the lawsuit. The case would end without Kim Soo Hyun having to pay any compensation. (Most likely)

✅ If the litigation continues, the court could also dismiss the revised KRW 400 million claim for lack of legal merit.

✅ If the endorsement contract contains a specific applicable clause, the court could order the return of a limited portion of the endorsement fee, but not recognize the reputational damages Eider originally claimed. (Less likely)

🚨 This case has changed dramatically since Kim Se-ui's detention.

Initially, several brands argued that Kim Soo Hyun had caused reputational harm. Now, it's the court itself indicating that the real source of the problem was Kim Se-ui's allegations, and that both the brand and the actor became victims of those allegations.

✅IF THIS LINE OF REASONING CONTINUES IN THE UPCOMING HEARINGS, IT WOULD NOT BE SURPRISING TO SEE OTHER COMPANIES RECONSIDER THEIR LAWSUITS OR EVEN SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE THEIR CLAIMS.

After months of watching narratives take precedence over evidence, it's meaningful to see the court bringing the focus back to the law and the facts.

Overall, this hearing represents one of the MOST FAVORABLE DEVELOPMENTS for Kim Soo Hyun across all the civil litigation related to this case. It doesn't mean everything is over, but for the first time in a long while, the direction of these proceedings seems to be changing.

And as someone who has followed this case from the very beginning, understanding the legal significance of today's hearing and seeing the facts begin to outweigh the narratives genuinely makes me very happy!!! 🙏🏻✨

#westandwithkimsoohyun

[hyun @eunn30626]

김수현 광고주 소송전 반전…법원 “피해자끼리 합의하라” 권고

이날 공방의 핵심은 원고 측의 청구 취지 대폭 축소였다. 애초 브랜드 가치 훼손 등을 이유로 약 25억 원을 요구했던 아이더 측은, 위약금 성격의 손해배상 주장을 거두고 미지급 잔여 모델료 반환 명목인 4억 원 수준으로 청구액을 낮췄다. “미성년자 여배우과 교제했다”는 내용의 가짜뉴스 유포자가 구속됨에 따라 김수현 측의 귀책사유를 묻기 어려워진 데 따른 조치로 풀이된다.

재판부는 변경된 청구 내용에 대해서도 “법리적으로 인용될 수 있을지 의문”이라며 회의적인 시각을 내비쳤다. 나아가 재판부는 이번 사안의 본질을 김세의 대표가 쏘아 올린 허위 의혹에서 비롯된 공동 피해로 진단했다. 이에 따라 재판부는 아이더 측에 남은 광고 계약을 유지하는 선에서 소송을 취하하고, 비용은 각자 부담하는 형태의 분쟁 종결을 적극적으로 권고한 것으로 전해진다.
https://t.co/uttXhaclz5

[Graffitea @graffychi]

Kim Soo-hyun guarded his #1 positions in the Superstar Brand Power Weekly Vote for male actors held from July 1 to July 8, maintaining their positions at the center of the actor fandom landscape.

#KimSoohyun retained 1st place for male actors.

This round of voting for male and female actors highlighted both the defense of the top spot by the #1 stars and a rebound among mid-to-high-tier rankings. Kim Soo-hyun maintained 1st place among male actors with 475,290 votes from 971 voters the core mobilization power of their top-tier fandoms remained unshaken.

https://t.co/sFFUN9PuyS

[김팩트 👉🏻 김수현배우 한국&글로벌 팬연합 @kimfact_withu]

📑 아이더, 손해배상 청구 취지 변경…재판부 "합의 검토" 권고

김수현을 상대로 약 25억 원의 손해배상을 청구했던
광고주 아이더가 기존 손해배상 청구를 철회하고,
광고모델 계약에 따른 잔여 모델료 약 4억 원 반환만
청구하는 것으로 청구 취지를 변경했습니다.

재판부는 기존 손해배상 청구가 인정되기 어려워
청구 취지가 변경된 것으로 보인다며,
변경된 청구 역시 법적으로 인정될 수 있을지
의문이라는 견해를 밝혔습니다.

또한 재판부는 아이더와 김수현, 그리고 소속사 모두
김세의가 제기한 의혹으로 피해를 입은 측면이 있다고 판단하며,
광고모델 계약을 유지한 채 소송을 취하하고
소송비용은 각자 부담하는 방향의 합의를
검토해 볼 것을 권고했습니다.

이번 청구 취지 변경은 김세의 구속 이후
광고주가 거액의 손해배상 청구를 철회를 권고 받은 첫 사례로,
현재 진행 중인 다른 광고 관련 소송에도
영향을 미칠지 주목되고 있습니다.

진실이 하나씩 확인되며
재판에서도 변화가 이어지고 있습니다.

김수현 배우가 본래의 자리를 되찾을 때 까지 우리는 함께 하겠습니다.

[soohyunupdates @soohyunupdates]

[BREAKING] Court Suggests Ending Lawsuit Against #KimSoohyun as Eider Dramatically Reduces Claim

On July 8, the second hearing was held at the Seoul Central District Court’s 45th Civil Division for the damages lawsuit filed by outdoor brand Eider against Kim Soohyun and his agency, Gold Medalist. Earlier, after suspicions were raised that Kim Soohyun, who had been chosen as the brand’s advertising model last year, had dated the late Kim Saeron when she was a minor, Eider claimed its brand image had been damaged and filed a damages lawsuit in August last year.

At the hearing, Eider withdrew its original damages claim based on the social controversy and reduced the amount it was seeking from about 2.5 billion won to about 400 million won. It said it would now only seek the return of the remaining model fee under the advertising model contract.

However, the court said it appeared Eider had changed the purpose of its claim because it believed its original damages claim would be difficult to have recognized. The court also expressed the view that, “If that is the case, it is questionable whether the revised claim can also be legally recognized.”

The court believed that, in this case, both Eider and the defendants, Kim Soohyun and his agency, were victims of the allegations raised by Kim Seui. It also took into account that Kim Soohyun’s side is in discussions with other advertisers and recommended that Eider consider ending the dispute by withdrawing the lawsuit while keeping the advertising model contract in place, with each side paying its own legal costs.

This hearing is drawing attention because it is the first case since Kim Seui’s detention in which an advertiser withdrew its large damages claim against Kim Soohyun and his agency, seeking only the return of the remaining model fee under the contract. People are watching to see whether this will affect other lawsuits currently being pursued by advertisers.

Meanwhile, the third hearing for Eider’s damages lawsuit against Kim Soohyun and his agency will be held on August 26.

https://t.co/qxtQi4q8On

[Soowonk216 💜🍀 @kim_soowon16]

[Exclusive] Kim Seui’s Situation Changes Post-Arrest... Court Advises Kim Soohyun’s Advertiser to "Drop the 2.5 Billion Won Claim"

Following the arrest of Kim Seui, the representative of *Garo Sero Research Institute*, on charges of spreading false information regarding actor Kim Soohyun, an advertiser who had previously filed a damages lawsuit against Kim Soohyun has significantly reduced their claim amount by amending the purpose of their suit. In response, the court has advised the advertiser to drop the claim entirely, with each party bearing their own legal expenses.

On the 8th, the 45th Civil Division of the Seoul Central District Court held the second pleadings hearing for the damages lawsuit filed by the outdoor brand Eider against Kim Soo-hyun and his agency, Goldmedalist. Previously, in August of last year, Eider filed the lawsuit claiming their brand image had been damaged after rumors emerged regarding Kim Soohyun's past relationship with the late Kim Sae-ron when she was a minor, around the time he was hired as their advertising model.

On this day, Eider withdrew its original claim for damages based on causing a public controversy and drastically reduced the claim amount from approximately 2.5 billion won to around 400 million won. Their amended intent is to now only demand the return of the remaining modeling fees under the advertising contract.

However, the presiding court noted that Eider appeared to have changed the grounds of its lawsuit because it realized the original damages claim would be difficult to prove legally. The court expressed skepticism, stating, "Even with the amended claim, it remains highly questionable whether it can be legally justified."

The court determined that in this specific matter, both Eider and the defendants (Kim Soohyun and his agency) were ultimately victims of the allegations raised by representative Kim Seui. Furthermore, taking into account that Kim Soohyun’s side is currently in discussions with other advertisers, the court strongly advised Eider to withdraw its claim entirely in favor of maintaining the advertising model contract, recommending that the dispute be settled with both sides covering their own legal costs.

This pleading has drawn significant attention because it marks the first instance where an advertiser withdrew a massive damages claim against Kim Soohyun and his agency following Representative Kim Seui’s arrest, choosing instead to only demand the return of remaining contractual modeling fees. As a result, eyes are now on whether this will influence ongoing lawsuits filed by other advertisers.
#KimSooHyun #김수현
#WeStandWithKimSooHyun https://t.co/74GYOwSBFE

[hikari @Sooman_Power]

涙の女王を観ながら思ったこと
スヒョン君はペクヒョヌのような10人が10人絶対に好きになるような完璧男子のキャラクターは10年に一度しか演じてくれないんだと…
トミンジュン以来だもんね
次はいつになるのかな
それでも万人受けする安牌ではなく自分が演じたいキャラクターを厳選して挑戦し続けるキムスヒョン俳優が私は大好き❤

#김수현 #KimSooHyun #キムスヒョン

[Graffitea @graffychi]

The first Korean actor to stop "Cancel Culture!"

Remember the name:

KIM SOO HYUN 🫡✊

[Van 🍕🍹 @xcipherv]

His reaction when baek hyun woo said, "Saranghae, Haien-ah." 🤣

KSH EYES ON YOU IN TAIWAN

[wonsu @wonsu1916]

Soohyun's manager recently liked this Queen of Tears reel on Instagram 😍