Kim Soo Hyun Hits Back at Financial Trouble Claims: "We Did Not Fail to Pay"
- lewishooper1
- Apr 23
- 3 min read
Kim Soo Hyun responds to claims of unpaid fees in ongoing lawsuit. We uncover the latest news in the ongoing actor's lawsuit with Kim Sae Ron's family.
Setting the record straight, Kim Soo Hyun's side has denied financial woes circulating after a lawsuit delay, explaining that full payment was indeed made and an address error caused the court extension.
What's the latest?
Ever had a frustrating issue with paperwork? Kim Soo Hyun's legal team found themselves in a similar spot with their defamation lawsuit against the late Kim Sae Ron's family and YouTube channel GaroSero. A discrepancy in their initial filing led to a request for more time on the court fees. Then came the rumors – the kind that spread like wildfire – suggesting they'd missed the deadline, maybe even hinting at financial trouble. It's like when you get a bill wrong and suddenly everyone thinks you can't pay! But now, Soo Hyun's side is saying, "Hold on a minute, that's not the full story." They've come out to firmly state that everything has been paid, and the lawsuit is still very much on track.
"Untrue": Kim Soo Hyun Addresses Financial Strain Claims
Just when you thought the drama surrounding Kim Soo Hyun couldn't get any more intense, his legal team has stepped forward to set the record straight on a crucial point: money. Amidst the ongoing fallout from rumors about his past with the late actress Kim Sae Ron – whispers that spiraled into serious allegations – Soo Hyun's legal representatives at LKB & Partners have vehemently denied any financial missteps in the ensuing lawsuit. "We paid every single court fee and delivery charge," they declared via YTN Star, cutting through the speculation. The real reason for the court deadline extension? A simple, albeit frustrating, address mix-up, not a failure to pay a single won.
This legal saga ignited after online chatter, amplified by the YouTube channel GaroSero and even Kim Sae Ron's family, suggested a relationship with Soo Hyun when she was allegedly underage – claims the Queen of Tears star fiercely refuted in a prior press conference, stating their romance was brief and occurred only after she reached adulthood. Now, to safeguard his reputation from these swirling accusations, his agency has announced a hefty 12 billion KRW (around 8.16 million USD) defamation lawsuit, adding another layer to this already captivating story.
Courtroom Confusion: Kim Soo Hyun's Legal Team Explains Payment Row and Delay
A curious detail emerged from the Seoul Central District Court on April 17th: Kim Soo Hyun's legal team stumbled on a significant paperwork snag. While they initially sought a hefty 12 billion KRW in damages, the court's records showed only 11 billion KRW (approximately 7.77 million USD) registered. The directive from the court was clear: fix the 1 billion KRW discrepancy and resubmit the file, along with the adjusted court fees, estimated at around 38 million KRW (roughly 26,700 USD) based on the claim amount. Instead of promptly rectifying the issue, Soo Hyun's team waited until the very last day of their one-week deadline – April 16th – to request an extension.
This eleventh-hour move raised eyebrows, with legal experts suggesting it might be a strategic pause to re-evaluate their legal strategy. This news further fueled existing rumors about financial strain at Kim Soo Hyun's agency, Gold Medalist, particularly after an insider's comments and reports of suspended contracts with external cleaning services hinted at tight finances.
Final thoughts
We've all experienced that moment of uncertainty when a project gets delayed or a deal falls through. Now, imagine that on a massive scale. For Kim Soo Hyun, once the king of K-drama endorsements, reports are surfacing of over 20 deals vanishing, potentially leading to a hefty 22 billion KRW in cancellation penalties. And if that wasn't enough, his highly anticipated Disney+ series, Knock-Off, has been indefinitely suspended, leaving his future involvement – and potential further financial repercussions – hanging in the balance. It makes you think about how quickly things can change, even for the most successful.
Let's talk about this! What are your thoughts on the unfolding events? Share them in the comments.
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