Actor Kim cleared of involvement in actress Kim's death
South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun has reportedly been cleared of any involvement in actress Kim Sae-ron's death. The whole case was built on fake evidence (AI-generated audio and doctored recordings) that seriously hurt his career and mental health.
YouTuber Kim Se-eui was behind the false claims, using AI tech to create convincing but totally made-up materials.
YouTuber posted fabricated audio for money
On May 7, 2025, Se-eui posted a fabricated audio file on YouTube claiming Sae-ron had dated Soo-hyun since middle school, for financial gain, according to police reports.
The fallout led to heavy defamation and took a toll on Soo-hyun's social, professional, and mental-health life; he's currently getting psychiatric support while police are seeking an arrest warrant for Se-eui for defamation and faking evidence.