[Nate] KIM SOOHYUN TO PAY 1.16 BILLION WON IN DAMAGE FEES TO ADVERTISERS... COURT ORDERS TO PAY BACK 'MODELING FEES'

South Korean actor Kim Soohyun (38) has been ordered by a court to return approximately 1.16 billion won (870K USD) in talent fees to an advertiser for the period during which the company was unable to use its advertisements featuring him.

On the 13th, the 14th Civil Division of the Suwon District Court in Gyeonggi Province, presided over by Judge Moon Hyun-ho, ruled partially in favor of the plaintiff in a damages lawsuit filed by health supplement company FromBio against Kim Soohyun and others.

In its ruling, the court ordered: "The defendants shall jointly pay FromBio 1,159,894,000 won, along with interest for late payment."

The delay damages on the principal amount will be calculated at an annual interest rate of 5% from October 13, 2021, through November 11 of this year, and at an annual rate of 12% from the following day until the amount is paid in full.

The court also ruled that FromBio, the plaintiff, must bear 70% of the litigation costs, while Kim Soohyun and the other defendants must cover the remaining 30%.

The legal dispute stemmed from an advertising endorsement contract signed in 2024. At the time, FromBio selected Kim Soo-hyun as the face of its brand. However, when controversies surrounding his personal life escalated uncontrollably the following year, the company claimed that its brand image had been seriously damaged and that it had suffered substantial losses. It subsequently filed the lawsuit on May 16 of last year.

The controversy began when allegations surfaced that Kim Soohyun had been in a relationship with the late actress Kim Saeron since she was a minor. Kim Soohyun's side had consistently denied the allegations, maintaining that their relationship began only after Kim Saeron became an adult.

The central issue in court was whether the controversy constituted a violation of the contract's morality clause, which required the actor to maintain appropriate conduct and protect his public image.

During the proceedings, Kim Soohyun's side strongly contested the claims, arguing that "unverified allegations or speculative media reports alone cannot establish a breach of contract."

However, the court partially accepted the advertiser's arguments and recognized the defendants' responsibility for the payment ordered.

Meanwhile, Kim Soohyun's agency, Gold Medalist, issued a statement saying:

"Some media reports are presenting the ruling as though the court ordered Kim Soo-hyun's side to pay damages, but this is not true."

The agency continued:

"The court dismissed all of the advertiser's claims for damages and contractual penalties based on alleged wrongdoing attributable to Kim Soohyun's side."

It further explained:

"What the court partially accepted was the advertiser's claim that the talent fees corresponding to the period during which it was unable to use the advertisements should be returned."

This is the best // It's warm // Ridiculous // I'm upset // I'm mad

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1. [+118, -71]

An appeal was already filed on the 12th. Make sure you get your facts straight when writing articles

2. [+106, -64]

Why is there no mention of the fact that Kim Soohyun’s side has filed an appeal? Are they setting a precedent where advertisers can deliberately fabricate and spread false information just to extort money? The court needs to do its job properly!!

3. [+90, -54]

Write the article properly. What do you mean, "pay back"? Kim Soohyun's side claims there is no fault and is appealing. This ruling does not acknowledge fault. It is a demand for the return of the unused portion. However, the actor's side is appealing. Do you understand? Write it correctly

4. [+80, -42]

What "confirmed"? What kind of title is this;;

5. [+72, -24]

Kim Se-eui who isn't even comparable to a human should be the one paying

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