Actor Kim Soo-hyun has reportedly sold one of his high-end apartments in Seoul, according to a recent report by Woman Sense, to secure funds for his ongoing legal expenses.
The Queen of Tears star sold one of his three units in Galleria Foret, located in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, for 8 billion KRW (approximately $5.8 million USD).
The unit, which has an exclusive area of 170.98㎡ and a total area of 232.59㎡, was originally purchased in October 2014 for 3.02 billion KRW. The sale resulted in a profit of nearly 5 billion KRW.
The timing of the transaction has sparked public speculation, as Kim is currently embroiled in a legal dispute involving a damages claim from advertisers and a separate defamation case.
Previously, an advertiser who had contracted Kim as a brand model filed for provisional seizure of one of his Galleria Foret units.
According to Kim's legal representative, the advertising fee had already been paid, but the use of the commercials became difficult due to recent controversies.
"The advertising fees were already paid, but due to recent controversies, the use of the advertisements became difficult, leading to the advertisers' claims for damages," the lawyer stated. "If Kim Soo-hyun's reputation is restored, these lawsuits are likely to be resolved naturally."
In addition to the advertiser's suit, Kim has filed charges for defamation under the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection.
He has also launched a 12 billion KRW (approx. USD 8.7 million) damages lawsuit against the YouTube channel Garo Sero Institute and the family of the late actress Kim Sae-ron.
The actor's legal team alleges that false claims and AI-manipulated content have contributed to public confusion and defamed Kim's character.
Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun has been making headlines in the news, despite not being a criminal.
Yet his supporters have stood by him, still shoring him up here with that much-needed applause from on high, and to a certain extent even taking part in campaigns, largely underground, to help him repair his name.
