Kim Soo Hyun has recently been in the public spotlight after news emerged of his emaciated appearance amidst the various legal issues he faces. On May 3, 2026, a video on a YouTube channel run by former entertainment reporter Lee Jin Ho revealed the famous actor was spotted in the Seongsu area of Seoul.
Sources who saw Kim Soo Hyun stated that he appeared "extremely thin" and tired. Lee Jin Ho added that Kim Soo Hyun is currently experiencing significant financial stress due to the ongoing legal dispute.
He stated, "Just breathing costs tens of millions of won (approximately tens of thousands of US dollars) every month." He also claimed that this situation would be extremely difficult even for a high-earning actor, although this statement has not been independently verified.
This news comes amidst a series of legal issues involving Kim Soo Hyun. Last year, the YouTube channel Hoverlab quoted the family of the late actress Kim Sae Ron , who claimed that the two had been in a relationship for several years, starting when Kim Sae Ron was a minor.
In May, the family announced that they had filed a complaint against Kim Soo Hyun for violating child welfare laws. Kim Soo Hyun admitted that he and Kim Sae Ron were indeed in a relationship, but emphasized that the relationship only began after Kim Sae Ron reached adulthood.
He has also filed a complaint against the channel operator and the bereaved family, alleging defamation and other legal violations. Furthermore, the actor is also embroiled in a dispute with an advertising partner.
A cosmetics brand has filed a lawsuit seeking approximately 2.8 billion won (approximately US$1.9 million) in damages, claiming Kim Soo Hyun breached contractual obligations related to his public image.
Kim Soo Hyun's side has denied the allegations, stating that unverified allegations cannot be grounds for contract termination. The court is expected to consider the outcomes of cases related to defamation before making a final decision on this advertising dispute.
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