On May 28, attorney Ko Sang-rok appeared on News Today and described the scandal as: “A collective and planned crime intended to destroy an actor’s reputation and life by manipulating public perception with fabricated evidence.”
The statement came shortly after Kim Se-ui was arrested on charges including defamation by spreading false information and violations of stalking-related laws.
According to Ko Sang-rok, the court considered the alleged evidence fabrication to be a key reason for approving the arrest warrant, citing concerns over possible destruction of evidence.
One of the biggest revelations involved the identity of the person who allegedly supplied the manipulated recordings.
According to the attorney, the informant reportedly known as “Kali Park” had previously made bizarre claims to people around him, including allegations that he had been attacked by a killer supposedly hired by Kim Soo-hyun, and that actor Won Bin personally visited him afterward to comfort him.
Ko Sang-rok argued that these stories demonstrated the informant’s lack of credibility.
The lawyer further claimed that the recordings distributed online were heavily edited and pieced together from multiple versions, while the original files were never submitted for verification.
He also stated that the informant has now reportedly disappeared and cannot currently be located.
According to Kim Soo-hyun’s legal team, the controversy extended beyond audio recordings.
Ko Sang-rok claimed that the KakaoTalk messages circulated online had also been manipulated by changing profile photos and names to falsely make it appear as though Kim Soo-hyun had participated in the conversations.
The attorney additionally criticized some media outlets for publishing the materials without sufficient verification.
He also revealed that attorney Bu Ji-seok, who reportedly participated alongside Kim Se-ui during press conferences, has now been identified as a suspect due to alleged involvement in the situation.
Kim Soo-hyun’s side is continuing aggressive legal action against those involved.
Ko Sang-rok stated that the actor initially filed a damages lawsuit worth approximately 12 billion KRW (around $8.7 million USD). However, based on materials submitted to investigative authorities, the confirmed financial damage has reportedly grown to nearly 30 billion KRW.
The legal team said they are now reviewing whether to increase the amount of damages sought and potentially expand the list of defendants connected to the case.
The scandal continues to dominate Korean entertainment headlines as investigations into the alleged fabricated evidence and AI-generated recordings move forward.
Sources: 네이트 뉴스
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