Actor Kim Soo-hyun has become embroiled in a multi-million won defamation lawsuit, and an unprecedented situation has unfolded as the advertiser has seized his residence. In response, Kim Soo-hyun's fandom has warned of a strong retaliation, stating, "If the seizure is not revoked, we will launch a boycott against the brand."
According to legal circles, last month, CLASSYS applied for a seizure worth approximately 3 billion won regarding Kim Soo-hyun's apartment in Galleria Foret, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, and the court granted it. It is reported that contract termination and penalty claims are the main background.
In response, Kim Soo-hyun's side told OSEN, "The seizure is a fact, and it appears that the advertising company has claimed a penalty based on the contract clause," expressing regret that "secondary damage is occurring to the victim, Kim Soo-hyun." They specifically pointed out that "manipulated KakaoTalk messages or recordings from the YouTube channel 'Gaseyeon' may have been used in legal judgment," and lamented their plight.
In response to this action by the advertiser CLASSYS, Kim Soo-hyun's fandom immediately protested. Fans expressed their anger, stating, "The advertising company has unlawfully exposed the actor's personal information under the pretense of the contract and has even executed a real estate seizure against an innocent victim, which is a clear act of secondary damage." They further warned, "If no official statement is issued, we will launch a comprehensive boycott against all brands and products."
Kim Soo-hyun acquired the Galleria Foret APT. in 2013 for approximately 4 billion won, and the current market price is reported to be around 13.5 billion won. It is also said that he owns several other luxury properties.
Meanwhile, Kim Soo-hyun is engaged in a severe legal battle against the YouTube channel 'Gaseyeon,' which raised suspicions regarding his relationship with the late Kim Sae-ron. 'Gaseyeon' has criticized Kim Soo-hyun, citing statements from the family of the late Kim Sae-ron, claiming that he had inappropriate encounters since she was a minor. However, Kim Soo-hyun's side has rebutted that they were in a relationship from the summer of 2019, when she became an adult, until the fall of 2020.
Eventually, Kim Soo-hyun filed a lawsuit against Kim Se-eui, the representative of 'Gaseyeon,' and the family of Kim Sae-ron for violations of the sexual violence punishment law and defamation under the Information and Communications Network Act. He has also filed for damages amounting to 12 billion won. Reports have emerged that on the 9th, the court granted a seizure application regarding a 120.27㎡ unit in Byeucksan Blooming in Seocho-gu, conducted in the name of Kim Se-eui, as well as a 208.65㎡ unit in Hanyang 4th in Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu. The creditor is Kim Soo-hyun's agency, Gold Medalist.
In this regard, Kim Soo-hyun's side explained, "There are several seizure cases, and first there is the Gaseyeon sponsorship account. The sponsorship account seizure was executed first on May 20, and this involves both actor Kim Soo-hyun and his agency, Gold Medalist, as joint creditors. The home of representative Kim Se-eui was seized as of June 9, with Gold Medalist as the creditor."
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