New york – may 22, 2024 –
In breaking news, actor Kim Soo Hyun has been cleared of any involvement in an alleged attack plot, following extensive investigations. The allegations,which surfaced online,claimed the actor orchestrated a violent assault. However, the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in new York has found no evidence to corroborate these accusations. Further details on the unfolding events will be provided, as well as analysis of the claims and the alleged victim’s shifting story.
Kim Soo hyun Cleared in Alleged Attack Plot: A Deep dive
The Allegations: A Web of Conspiracy
Claims that actor Kim Soo Hyun orchestrated a violent attack on a whistleblower have been officially debunked, following an inquiry into the matter. the allegations centered around a controversial recording linked to the actress Kim Sae Ron.
Consulate General’s Findings: No Evidence of Involvement
the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in New York has stated definitively that there is no evidence to support the accusations. on May 19,the consulate confirmed that there has been no record or notification of any Korean national being arrested or involved in a criminal case involving attempted murder or other serious charges in the U.S., as would be required under the Vienna Convention on Consular relations.
The Alleged Victim’s Shifting Story
The individual identified as “A,” who claimed to be the victim, initially reported a brutal assault. A claimed to have been stabbed nine times in the neck in New jersey by two men-one Korean and one Chinese-and that the attack was linked to a plot involving Kim Soo Hyun.
However, these claims quickly unraveled.
The consulate’s statement directly contradicts this account, stating that no such case has been reported by local authorities, and no official notification has been received.
Furthermore, A later altered the narrative, claiming onyl an arm injury. A medical report presented by A noted injuries to the right shoulder and left hand, which did not align with the initial claim of multiple stab wounds to the neck.
The Role of Garosero Research Institute and YouTuber Kim Se Ui
YouTuber Kim Se Ui,head of Garosero Research Institute,amplified the allegations,holding a press conference on May 7. Kim Se Ui claimed that A had been assaulted and that the attackers had been arrested. Kim Se Ui also alleged that FBI records connected the attackers to kim Soo Hyun through phone records.
These claims have not been substantiated.
The Dubious Audio Recording: AI Manipulation?
The controversy originated from a manipulated audio recording allegedly provided by A. In the recording, Kim Sae Ron purportedly claimed she dated Kim Soo Hyun in 2015, when she was still a minor. Though, journalist-turned-YouTuber Lee Jin Ho presented compelling evidence to the contrary.
The recording was likely AI-generated and altered with added noise and a third-party voice.
Lee Jin Ho, journalist-turned-YouTuber
Alleged Extortion Attempt and Agency Response
Adding another layer to the story, Lee Jin ho claimed that A attempted to extort money from both lee Jin Ho and Kim Soo Hyun’s representatives. According to Lee Jin Ho, these demands were refused. While the actor’s agency has not released an official statement, they are reportedly monitoring the situation closely.