Kim Soo Hyun has lodged a lawsuit for 12 billion KRW (about 9 million USD) against individuals for spreading false claims about his relationship with the late actress Kim Sae Ron. Kim addressed the allegations during a press conference on March 31, denying rumors that he dated Kim Sae Ron when she was underage or pressured her over financial matters, leading to her tragic demise. Following the conference, legal action was announced against those involved, with criminal complaints and civil lawsuits initiated. The lawsuits target individuals claiming to be related to Kim Sae Ron and the operators of the YouTube channel, 'Garo Sero Institute.' The accusations against Kim Soo Hyun, including grooming and neglect, were strongly refuted by him.

In his emotional statement during the press conference, Kim revealed his struggles and defended himself against the accusations. He emphasized that his relationship with Kim Sae Ron ended years before the claims surfaced and denied any involvement in her death. Kim expressed remorse for the situation and reassured his commitment to revealing the truth. His legal representatives announced the decision to pursue legal action to clarify the facts surrounding the case and seek compensation for damages. Due to the legal processes initiated, there was no Q&A session following the announcement.