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More than a year after the start of the affair involving the actor Kim Soo-hyun, The South Korean police investigation is nearing its conclusion. Authorities are expected to announce the results around March 20, a long-awaited moment in the Kdrama industry and for fans of the actor.
In a recently published message, his lawyer Kho Sang-rock indicated that the defense's work was now complete and that the case was entering its final phase, leaving the decision to the authorities.
A year-long scandal
The case dates back to March 11, 2025, when the YouTube channel Garosero Research Institute (Gaseyeon) broadcast accusations that Kim Soo-hyun allegedly had a multi-year relationship with the late actress Kim Sae-ron, which began when she was a minor.
These accusations, based on comments attributed to the actress's family, quickly triggered a major media crisis.
At a press conference on March 31, 2025, the actor firmly disputed these allegations, claiming that their relationship had taken place between summer 2019 and autumn 2020, i.e. after Kim Sae-ron had come of age. He then promised to prove the truth through legal proceedings.
Since then, the 2 sides have multiplied their claims for defamation, slander and various violations, turning the case into one of the most sensitive legal issues in the K-drama industry.
Kim Soo-hyun's lawyer: «our work is now done».»
In a recently published message, the actor's lawyer, Me Kho Sang-rock, thanked the public for the attention paid to the case, and pointed out that it is now almost a year since the actor made his promise. «It has now been almost a year, since last March 31, since the actor publicly promised that he would prove the truth through legal means.»
The law firm PIL, who has been representing Kim Soo-hyun for around 6 months, claims to have put a great deal of effort into responding to the accusations. «Since many of the allegations came from statements attributed to a deceased person, it took considerable effort to gather and organize the relevant documents and demonstrate, based on logic and common sense, why these allegations should be refuted.»
According to the lawyer, many people had been working on the case for several months to gather the information needed for the defense.
A particularly complex case
Kho Sang-rock also points out that there were a number of unusual aspects to the case, which contributed to the length of the investigation. «This case has a number of very unusual elements, which explains why it was not easy to respond.»
After several months« work, however, he feels that the defense has now accomplished all that is possible. »At this stage, the work we can do as legal representatives is essentially complete. We have done our best in this case and we have no regrets about the efforts we have made."
The investigation is now following its normal course within the judicial authorities. «The investigating authorities are currently pursuing the following steps in accordance with the procedures laid down by law.»
«Like a student waiting for results»
Today, the lawyer compares the situation to that of a student who has completed his exams and is simply waiting for the results. «If I were to describe my current feelings, they would be similar to those of a student who has completed all his exams and is simply waiting for the results.»
He also thanked fans for their support during this particularly difficult period. «I know that many people have waited a long time, believing in the actor's promise to prove the truth. The support and positive energy you have shown has given me great strength.»
Decision expected around March 20
Conclusions of police investigation to be announced around March 20. Numerous factual evidence should be presented in this context.
For Kim Soo-hyun, This announcement could represent a decisive moment. The actor had stated at his press conference that he wanted to prove his innocence through justice, The outcome of the investigation could finally bring a conclusion to a case that has had a profound impact on the K-drama industry, on Korea and on fans around the world.
