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The case between Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Se-ui, head of the controversial YouTube channel Garosero Research Institute (Garo Sero Institute), continues to progress.
On June 5, 2026, the Gold Medalist agency issued an official statement the day after Kim Se-ui was transferred to the public prosecutor's office by the South Korean police. In this message, the agency not only gave an update on the investigation, but also thanked the many people who had supported the actor during this lengthy procedure.
According to Gold Medalist, police investigations led to the recognition of several charges, including defamation by spreading false information, harassment, certain offences related to sexual violence laws, as well as alleged attempted coercion and threats. Given the seriousness of the case, the authorities have decided to transfer Kim Se-ui to the public prosecutor's office while he remains in detention.
A message of gratitude to the actor's supporters
In its press release, Kim Soo-hyun's agency expressed its gratitude to those who continued to support the actor throughout the affair.
Gold Medalist said, «We extend our sincere thanks to all those who spoke out for so long on behalf of Kim Soo-hyun, even though they were not directly involved in this case and respected the procedures laid down by law.»
The agency also praised the work of the journalists who investigated the case, as well as that of the judicial and police authorities: «Our special thanks go to the investigators who carried out their mission with discretion and responsibility, relying solely on evidence and facts to establish the truth, as well as to the judicial authorities who rendered a fair and rigorous decision regarding the detention of the suspect.»
«Your trust has given us great strength».»
The most striking part of the press release is undoubtedly the one addressed directly to the actor's fans.
After several months of controversy and legal battle, Gold Medalist underlined the importance of the support received by Kim Soo-hyun: «We sincerely thank the fans who have supported Kim Soo-hyun throughout this period. Your trust and encouragement have given us great strength in these difficult times.»
The agency also indicated that it had attached to its press release the official notification of the results of the police investigation, in order to provide greater transparency on the progress of the case.
This new judicial step marks an important development in a case that has occupied an important place in South Korean entertainment news in recent months, and which continues to provoke numerous reactions among Kim Soo-hyun's fans, both in Korea and internationally.
The full press release
«Hello,
We wish to inform you of the results of the police investigation into the various complaints and denunciations lodged by Kim Soo-hyun and our company against Kim Se-ui, representative of the Garosero Research Institute chain.
At the end of the investigation, the police brought several charges, including violation of the Information and Communication Networks Act (defamation by disseminating false information), violation of the Anti-Harassment Act, violation of the Special Sex Crimes Act (dissemination of filmed content), as well as attempted coercion and threats.
Given the seriousness of the case, the police have decided to transfer Kim Se-ui to the public prosecutor's office, while he remains in detention.
We would like to express our sincere thanks to all those who, although not directly involved in this case, spoke out on Kim Soo-hyun's behalf for so long, while he was complying with the procedures laid down by law.
We would also like to thank all those who have contributed to shedding light on this affair through their investigative work, as well as all those who have helped bring the truth to light.
We are particularly grateful to the investigators who, far from the spotlight, carried out their mission seriously and responsibly, relying solely on evidence and facts to establish the truth. We would also like to thank the judicial authorities for their fair and rigorous decision regarding the detention of the suspect.
Above all, we would like to extend our sincerest thanks to the fans who have supported Kim Soo-hyun throughout this period. Your trust and encouragement have given us great strength in these difficult times.
Finally, we enclose the official notification of the results of the police investigation for your information.
Thank you.
Gold Medalist"
