Meanwhile, the actor himself is also planning to pursue a civil damages claim – this time against YouTuber Kim Se-eui, head of the YouTube channel HoverLab, who had published the materials alleging misconduct by the actor.
He also plans to increase the claim from 12 billion won to 30 billion won, according to ChosunBiz.
The civil claim comes as police arrested the YouTuber and referred him to prosecutors on multiple charges, including defamation through false facts, violations of South Korea’s stalking and sexual crimes laws, intimidation and attempted coercion.
In a statement, Gold Medalist thanked the investigative and judiciary authorities, as well as fans.
“We are deeply grateful to those who raised their voices for a long time on behalf of Mr Kim Soo-hyun, who waited for the procedures set by law,” it said, adding: “We sincerely thank the fans who supported Mr Kim Soo-hyun and stayed with him for a long time.”
