South Korean Police Find AI Audio Faked Kim Soo Hyun Claims, Citing 17.4 Billion Won Damage
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Updated · allkpop · May 21
South Korean Police Find AI Audio Faked Kim Soo Hyun Claims, Citing 17.4 Billion Won Damage
8 articles · Updated · allkpop · May 21
Police said audio and KakaoTalk messages used to allege Kim Soo Hyun dated Kim Sae Ron as a minor were fabricated, with the recording generated by AI and screenshots edited to rename the chat partner.
A Gangnam Police detention request alleges YouTuber Kim Se Eui knowingly spread the false claims for financial gain and defamation, while a lawyer for the bereaved family was booked as a co-conspirator who supplied and amplified the materials.
Investigators said the campaign caused contract cancellations and civil claims tied to morality clauses, with total damages reported at about 17.4 billion won, or roughly $12.5 million.
Prosecutors filed for a detention warrant on May 20, citing flight risk, evidence destruction and coordination between suspects; a court hearing is set for May 26.
Kim Se Eui denied wrongdoing and said the warrant bid was meant to obstruct his reporting, while police added Kim Sae Ron's phone has still not been submitted and dismissed related coercion and violence allegations as false.
When lies cost an actor $12.5 million, what is the actual price for justice?
How can courts find truth when AI can convincingly fake any piece of evidence?