Kim Soo-hyun files 2nd stalking lawsuit against YouTuber

Actor Kim Soo-hyun has filed an additional stalking lawsuit against a YouTuber, who accused him of having an inappropriate relationship with late actress Kim Sae-ron when she was still a minor, the actor’s legal representative said Wednesday.

LKB & Partners said the latest lawsuit aims to compel Kim Se-ui, the operator of the YouTube channel Hoverlab, to stop his repeated “groundless” claims and hold him accountable, particularly after allegedly violating a recent court order.

This follows a temporary restraining order issued last Wednesday by the Seoul Central District Court, which mandated that Kim Se-ui stop stalking the actor. That order stemmed from an initial stalking lawsuit filed by the actor on April 2.

Despite the court order, the YouTuber allegedly continued to spread “groundless rumors” about the actor, prompting the additional legal action, LKB & Partners said.

Previously, Kim has filed legal complaints against the YouTuber and the actress’ bereaved family for releasing a photo of him without trousers and threatening him. He also sought 12 billion won (US$8.14 million) in damages.

The actor has strongly denied the underage dating allegations.