Voice file, messages involving actor Kim Soo-hyun, Kim Sae-ron manipulated by AI: Seoul police
A voice file of deceased actor Kim Sae-ron, in which she admits that she had been a minor when she began a relationship with actor Kim Soo-hyun, had been manipulated by artificial intelligence (AI), Korean language daily Chosun Ilbo reported Thursday, quoting a police document.
The female actor committed suicide in February last year, raising allegations that Kim Soo-hyun was in part responsible. Kim Soo-hyun most recently enjoyed popularity with his role in the 2024 drama series "Queen of Tears."
Following the spiraling allegations against him, Kim held an emotional press conference, claiming he had not been in a relationship with the deceased at the time of her suicide and that he had not dated Kim when she was a minor. The press conference and ensuing media coverage led to his downfall as an actor.
Police have been conducting an investigation into the case since then, and on Wednesday sought an arrest warrant for Kim Se-ui, head of the controversial YouTube channel HoverLab (GaroSero Institute), over allegations of defaming Kim Soo-hyun by spreading fabricated claims about his past relationship with the late actor.
"The suspect held a press conference on May 7 last year and played an audio file of the deceased's voice, which was fake and made by AI. He then falsely claimed the deceased had been dating the accused since she was middle school and they had their first sexual encounter during her second year of middle school, during winter break,” the arrest warrant request is quoted as saying.
"The suspect distributed false information with the intent to slander the victim, despite being well aware that actor Kim had never dated the deceased while she was a minor."
Chosun Ilbo also reported that not only the voice file, but also text messages exchanged between the two Kims, were manipulated.
There was suspicion last year that the voice file had been manipulated. In November, the National Forensic Service concluded that it was unable to determine whether there was AI manipulation.
In addition, police have also booked the legal representative of the late actor’s bereaved family as an accomplice, suspecting the lawyer of providing the manipulated materials to Kim Se-ui to help spread the false rumors.
To a certain person that is crying in the comment section😫😫 speaking about how KSH is cancelled and he won't…
It should be reported and blocked. Simple as that, she clearly made a new account just to spread hate, cause chaos, and repeatedly insult fans. I can’t report her anymore because I’ve already blocked her. That kind of toxic behavior doesn’t change reality; it just shows how far online hate can go. Insults don’t become “truth” just because they’re said aggressively.
The people who tried so hard to destroy Kim Soo Hyun, who mocked him, defamed him, fabricated narratives, and spread false accusations - are still desperately trying to deny the truth, even as facts continue to emerge. But the truth does not disappear just because some people refuse to accept it,
This was never just about the celebrity Kim Soo-hyun. It is about principles, integrity, and a line that should never be crossed. Fabricating evidence, manipulating information, and falsely accusing someone in order to destroy their public image are vile and unforgivable acts. No cause, no fandom, and no agenda can ever justify such behavior.
You can silence people for a while. You can nanipulate public opinion for a moment. But lies will inevitably collapse under the weight of the truth.
Since some people are still spreading false information, I’m quoting from the prosecutors’ resolution, which…
Kim Soo-hyun ranks No. 1 Male Actor in Star Rankings for 54 consecutive weeks
Kim Soo-hyun secured first place in the 165th Star Ranking Male Actor category voting, which took place from 3:01 PM on the 14th to 3:00 PM on the 21st, receiving 101,394 votes. With this, Kim Soo-hyun has defended the throne for 54 consecutive weeks, proving his unrivaled popularity.
According to an exclusive report published by JoongAng Ilbo,
it was found that the KakaoTalk conversations and other materials that Representative Kim publicly released in March of last year as evidence of the relationship had been falsified.
According to the police, after Representative Kim received 11 screenshots last year from the bereaved family containing conversations the deceased exchanged in 2016 with “(unknown),” he allegedly edited and manipulated a total of seven elements, including changing the name of the conversation partner to “Kim Soo-hyun.”
Authorities also believe that the audio file containing the deceased’s voice, released by Representative Kim’s side in May of last year, was manipulated using artificial intelligence (AI).
It has also been confirmed that the lawyer legally representing the bereaved family, together with Representative Kim, has been placed under investigation by the authorities. Police stated: “The suspect (the bereaved family’s lawyer) not only provided Representative Kim with materials used in the crime and spread false information, but also amplified and reproduced these claims in an organized and premeditated manner.
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unlike all of the people who weren’t saeron fans before the incident I was a huge saeron fan and saw all of…
Because we cannot reduce Easter and the idea of forgiveness to a single moment, we are called to live God’s goodness and grace every day. We have the privilege of experiencing daily His love, which transforms our hearts, teaches us to forgive, and helps us let go of hatred.
So this week, whether you are sitting with your family or alone in quietness, my prayer is that you deeply feel God’s love and kindness, as reflected in Psalm 145:8--21, a God who is compassionate, gracious, patient, faithful, and near to all who call on Him in sincerity.
Easter is not just about remembering a moment, but about a life lived in the light. Hatred has no place in this celebration of the resurrection, because Christ came to bring forgiveness, reconciliation, and love for all people. Jesus loves each one of us without exception -- and yes, He loves Kim Soo Hyun ❤️ as well, just as He loves us all.❤️
In the light of this love, our hearts are called to let go of judgment and resentment and to choose kindness.
Early in the morning, at the break of dawn, Stumbling to the tomb, Standing in awe, wondering who Rolled away the stone.
And as the sun came up, Amazed, they looked inside And heard a voice of hope and light: “Do not be afraid, He is alive!”
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A voice file of deceased actor Kim Sae-ron, in which she admits that she had been a minor when she began a relationship with actor Kim Soo-hyun, had been manipulated by artificial intelligence (AI), Korean language daily Chosun Ilbo reported Thursday, quoting a police document.
The female actor committed suicide in February last year, raising allegations that Kim Soo-hyun was in part responsible. Kim Soo-hyun most recently enjoyed popularity with his role in the 2024 drama series "Queen of Tears."
Following the spiraling allegations against him, Kim held an emotional press conference, claiming he had not been in a relationship with the deceased at the time of her suicide and that he had not dated Kim when she was a minor. The press conference and ensuing media coverage led to his downfall as an actor.
Police have been conducting an investigation into the case since then, and on Wednesday sought an arrest warrant for Kim Se-ui, head of the controversial YouTube channel HoverLab (GaroSero Institute), over allegations of defaming Kim Soo-hyun by spreading fabricated claims about his past relationship with the late actor.
"The suspect held a press conference on May 7 last year and played an audio file of the deceased's voice, which was fake and made by AI. He then falsely claimed the deceased had been dating the accused since she was middle school and they had their first sexual encounter during her second year of middle school, during winter break,” the arrest warrant request is quoted as saying.
"The suspect distributed false information with the intent to slander the victim, despite being well aware that actor Kim had never dated the deceased while she was a minor."
Chosun Ilbo also reported that not only the voice file, but also text messages exchanged between the two Kims, were manipulated.
There was suspicion last year that the voice file had been manipulated. In November, the National Forensic Service concluded that it was unable to determine whether there was AI manipulation.
In addition, police have also booked the legal representative of the late actor’s bereaved family as an accomplice, suspecting the lawyer of providing the manipulated materials to Kim Se-ui to help spread the false rumors.
That kind of toxic behavior doesn’t change reality; it just shows how far online hate can go. Insults don’t become “truth” just because they’re said aggressively.
This was never just about the celebrity Kim Soo-hyun. It is about principles, integrity, and a line that should never be crossed. Fabricating evidence, manipulating information, and falsely accusing someone in order to destroy their public image are vile and unforgivable acts. No cause, no fandom, and no agenda can ever justify such behavior.
You can silence people for a while. You can nanipulate public opinion for a moment. But lies will inevitably collapse under the weight of the truth.
Kim Soo-hyun secured first place in the 165th Star Ranking Male Actor category voting, which took place from 3:01 PM on the 14th to 3:00 PM on the 21st, receiving 101,394 votes. With this, Kim Soo-hyun has defended the throne for 54 consecutive weeks, proving his unrivaled popularity.
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it was found that the KakaoTalk conversations and other materials that Representative Kim publicly released in March of last year as evidence of the relationship had been falsified.
According to the police, after Representative Kim received 11 screenshots last year from the bereaved family containing conversations the deceased exchanged in 2016 with “(unknown),” he allegedly edited and manipulated a total of seven elements, including changing the name of the conversation partner to “Kim Soo-hyun.”
Authorities also believe that the audio file containing the deceased’s voice, released by Representative Kim’s side in May of last year, was manipulated using artificial intelligence (AI).
It has also been confirmed that the lawyer legally representing the bereaved family, together with Representative Kim, has been placed under investigation by the authorities. Police stated: “The suspect (the bereaved family’s lawyer) not only provided Representative Kim with materials used in the crime and spread false information, but also amplified and reproduced these claims in an organized and premeditated manner.
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So this week, whether you are sitting with your family or alone in quietness, my prayer is that you deeply feel God’s love and kindness, as reflected in Psalm 145:8--21, a God who is compassionate, gracious, patient, faithful, and near to all who call on Him in sincerity.
Easter is not just about remembering a moment, but about a life lived in the light. Hatred has no place in this celebration of the resurrection, because Christ came to bring forgiveness, reconciliation, and love for all people. Jesus loves each one of us without exception -- and yes, He loves Kim Soo Hyun ❤️ as well, just as He loves us all.❤️
In the light of this love, our hearts are called to let go of judgment and resentment and to choose kindness.
Early in the morning, at the break of dawn,
Stumbling to the tomb,
Standing in awe, wondering who
Rolled away the stone.
And as the sun came up,
Amazed, they looked inside
And heard a voice of hope and light:
“Do not be afraid, He is alive!”