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  • Amid Kim Sae Ron scandal, Korea Press Ethics Commission warns media for irresponsible reporting on Kim Soo Hyun

Amid Kim Sae Ron scandal, Korea Press Ethics Commission warns media for irresponsible reporting on Kim Soo Hyun

The Korea Press Ethics Commission has given a strict warning and cautioned 25 media outlets in South Korea for using the actor's name to publish unethical reports.

By: Roger Khuraijam  |  Published: July 08 2025, 07:04 AM IST

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What is the controversy about Kim Soo Hyun?
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What is the controversy about Kim Soo Hyun?

Popular actor Kim Soo Hyun is in the middle of a controversy with late actress Kim Sae Ron, who alleged that the actor was dating the late actress when she was a minor. Now, the controversy is heading in a new direction.

What did the Korea Press Ethics Commission say?
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What did the Korea Press Ethics Commission say?

The Korea Press Ethics Commission (KPEC) have officially cautioned 25 media outlets in South Korea for using the actor’s name to publish unethical reports over the controversy between Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron. As per the commission, the reports were found to violate Articles 10 and 11 of the Korean constitution.

What did the YouTube channel accuse him of?
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What did the YouTube channel accuse him of?

Recently, a YouTube channel accused him of having an inappropriate relationship with the late actress Kim Sae Ron. However, the actor denied and insisted that the two dated when she reached 18.

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What petition was filed this year?
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What petition was filed this year?

Earlier this year, a petition was filed under the National Assembly to change South Korea’s statutory rape law. The petition was titled ‘Kim Soo Hyun Prevention Act,’ which became a concern of the public and aims to raise the age of consent.

What did the commission say about the petition?
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What did the commission say about the petition?

However, the commission noted that Kim Soo Hyun’s name was dragged into the case without any proof and pointed out that there is no proof of the relationship with Kim Sae Ron, and it's all rumours. The petition became a global phenomenon.

What was KPEC's statement?
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What was KPEC's statement?

According to KBIZoom, KPEC said, These reports uncritically repeated one-sided claims from YouTube without verification, paired with sensational titles aimed at provoking sexual imagination. Such reporting lacks the responsibility expected of the press.’

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How many media outlets were given warning?
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How many media outlets were given warning?

The commission made sure that using a real person's name in such a serious case, without proof, is a serious crime, and this paints them in a false light in the public eye. Around 14 media houses have been given a warning for reporting false reports regarding the Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron case earlier this year.

KPEC has also pointed out 14 online…
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KPEC has also pointed out 14 online…

The commission also pointed out 14 online articles that have been repeated with unverified and sensational claims that have been taken out for YouTube. The commission also criticised the media outlets for publishing articles before fact-checking.

Tags Kim Sae Ron scandal kim soo hyun dating controversy Kim Soo Hyun-Kim Sae Ron Kim Soo Hyun-Korea Press Ethics Commission Kim Soo-hyun controversy
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