Actor Kim Soo Hyun has released a powerful official statement one year after his emotional press conference, following reports that an arrest warrant was issued for Kim Se Ui of Garosero Research Institute.

On May 27, Kim Soo Hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist , released a lengthy statement addressing the controversy surrounding the late actress Kim Sae Ron, along with multiple lawsuits and criminal complaints connected to the case. The agency strongly pushed back against allegations and evidence that had circulated online over the past year, claiming that several of the materials used against the actor were manipulated or entirely fabricated.

According to the statement, KakaoTalk conversations that were previously made public were allegedly “forged and altered conversations involving unrelated third parties.” The agency also claimed that audio recordings said to involve Kim Sae Ron were determined to be AI-generated voice manipulations rather than authentic recordings. Gold Medalist stated that investigators and the court recognized the seriousness of the accusations being spread online, which reportedly included defamation through false information, stalking-related violations, illegal distribution of recorded materials, and criminal threats.

The statement also emphasized that arrest warrants had been issued against individuals connected to spreading those claims. Gold Medalist thanked investigative authorities for what it described as efforts to uncover the truth through objective evidence rather than internet speculation.

What made the statement especially emotional for many fans was its direct reference to Kim Soo Hyun’s now-famous press conference from a year ago. During that appearance, the actor became visibly emotional while addressing allegations that he had dated Kim Sae Ron while she was still underage. Kim Soo Hyun admitted that the two had been in a relationship at one point, but firmly denied claims that they dated during her minor years.

One sentence from that press conference became one of the defining quotes of the entire scandal:

“I will not ask you to believe me. I will prove it.”

Gold Medalist referenced that exact promise in the new statement, saying that the past year of Kim Soo Hyun’s life had been spent entirely trying to fulfill those words. The agency also thanked fans who continued supporting the actor throughout months of controversy, public backlash, and nonstop online discussion.

The statement immediately reignited debate across Korean and international fandom spaces. Supporters of Kim Soo Hyun viewed the announcement as a major shift in the narrative surrounding the scandal, especially because of the claims involving fabricated evidence and AI-generated materials. Many fans argued that the controversy had escalated far beyond ordinary celebrity rumors and had turned into a case of deliberate misinformation.

At the same time, the situation remains extremely sensitive because the controversy surrounding Kim Sae Ron’s name became one of the most emotionally charged celebrity discussions in Korea over the past year. The allegations originally spread rapidly online after Garosero Institute accused Kim Soo Hyun of being romantically involved with the actress while she was underage. While Kim Soo Hyun consistently denied those specific accusations, the scandal continued dominating online discourse for months.

Now, with legal authorities reportedly taking action against those accused of spreading manipulated evidence, many fans believe the situation has entered a completely different stage. Instead of focusing purely on online accusations and speculation, attention is beginning to shift toward questions of accountability, misinformation, and the role AI-generated content may have played in fueling the controversy.