Fans have stepped in directly over various rumors and distorted reports surrounding actor Kim Soo-hyun. As misunderstandings over the recently raised "cheating" allegations and past photos spread, fans warned of a tough response and moved to protect the actor.
On the 1st, the Kim Soo-hyun Korea and global fan union issued an official statement saying, "Baseless claims related to the actor continue to surface," and appealed, "Stop the spread of unfounded speculation that is not true." They added in a strong tone that "we will respond firmly to indiscriminate secondary harm and distorted reporting."
Earlier, on the 30th of last month the YouTube channel Entertainment President posted a video titled "Why the bold move to publish a letter from Kim Soo-hyun's ex? The unexpected truth behind the cheating allegations!" The video said Kim Soo-hyun is currently under extreme stress and has been hiking alone to steady himself. It was about six months since Kim Soo-hyun's condition was last reported after the March press conference related to the late Kim Sae-ron.
However, the photo the YouTube channel released was actually a post Kim Soo-hyun uploaded to his social media in August 2022. Some media outlets reported it as a recently taken "current photo," causing confusion, and when malicious comments like "who took the photo?" followed, fans stepped in directly.
Kim Soo-hyun's side has already expressed its intention to take legal action over false claims several times. In particular, legal representative lawyer Ko Sang-rok recently rebuffed on the YouTube channel Advance's Ko Byun the bereaved family's claim that "the deceased dated him for six years starting in middle school," calling it baseless. He also released about 150 letters exchanged with a real romantic partner during military service, taking a strong step to confront the dispute over the truth of the controversy.
The fan union emphasized, "We will no longer stand by while the actor's rights are violated," and said, "We will hold those who spread false information and malicious commenters legally responsible to the end."
Amid relentless fake news and speculation, Kim Soo-hyun and his fans have continued an unwavering response, making clear their determination to protect the actor's name.<
[Photo] OSEN DB, Kim Soo-hyun SNS (Aug. 28, 2022 post)
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