This article contains mention of suicide. The family of the late Kim Sae Ron has filed a defamation lawsuit against YouTuber Lee Jin Ho, accusing him for disseminating false information about the actress that put her in a negative light and which they believe played a part in her death.

The controversy involving Kim Soo-hyun and the late Kim Sae-ron has opened a Pandora's box of issues within the entertainment industry, from age-gap relationships to the treatment of disgraced celebrities.

"We would like to emphasise that he is not wearing his trousers. This is a photograph of him without his trousers," YouTube channel Hoverlab said in Korean.

Legal experts have weighed in on the potential consequences Kim Soo Hyun might face. According to current South Korean law, which was revised in May 2020, engaging in sexual acts with a minor under 16, even with consent, can constitute statutory rape or sexual misconduct.

Kim Sae-ron family has also took a legal action against YouTuber Lee Jin Ho, who allegedly denied the past romantic relationship between the late actress and Kim Soo-hyun.

The family of late actor Kim Sae-ron found another set of papers on Monday morning "threatening Kim Sae-ron that the agency will press charges if she tries to talk to Kim Soo-hyun again," according to the family's attorney.

According to a report by Koreaboo, Kim Sae Ron’s mother urged Kim Soo Hyun to publicly acknowledge their alleged underage relationship and issue an apology. She also called on GoldMedalist to admit to manipulating the media over the past three years by denying any romantic involvement between the two.

The family of late South Korean actress Kim Sae Ron has filed a legal complaint against actor Kim Soo Hyun, alleging that his actions played a role in her death, their attorney announced Monday.

The family of the late Kim Sae Ron has spoken out regarding the second legal notice she received from Kim Soo Hyun’s side. She received the second notice right after uploading her pictures taken with Kim Soo Hyun.