On May 7, 2025, Bu Ji Seok, the attorney representing the family of the late Kim Sae Ron, and Kim Se Ui from the Garo Sero Institute held a joint press conference in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. The lawyers revealed that an informant in New Jersey had an audio recording of Kim Soo Hyun with Kim Sae Ron, which could ruin his career. They also said the informant had been brutally stabbed by 2 people in New Jersey who could be linked to Soo Hyun and his team.
Statement By The Consulate General In New York
According to a report from a Korean media outlet, the Consulate General in New York released a statement on 19 May regarding the situation. The statement said that there have been no arrests or records of crimes such as attempted murder committed by their citizens against overseas Koreans in the jurisdiction. They also said that the incident has not even been reported to local investigative agencies.
Under Article 36 of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, local law enforcement agencies are obligated to notify the consulate of the relevant country without delay if any of their citizens are arrested or detained. The consulate, however, revealed that no such arrests have been made. They also did not speak on claims that say the FBI is investigating the case.
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Allegations By Garosero
According to the YouTube channel Garosero Research Institute held a press conference and claimed that the informant was attacked by Korean and Chinese assailants in New Jersey, where his neck area was stabbed 9 times. After the conference, however, the informant came forward to clarify it was his arm, not his neck, that was injured.
Kim Soo Hyun’s Team Reponds
In response to the allegations, Kim Soo-hyun’s representatives said that they believe that the audio files were fabricated through AI. They also claim that the pictures of the informant’s attack are pulled from the internet and are fake. Soo-hyun’s team has currently filed a lawsuit amounting to approximately 12 billion won against Kim Sae Ron’s family and the YouTube channel.
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