Kim Soo Hyun’s luxury apartment seized amid actress Kim Sae-Ron scandal

South Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun is now at the center of a growing legal and financial storm tied to the fallout from a scandal involving his former girlfriend, actress Kim Sae-ron. The Queen of Tears star has reportedly lost ownership of a luxury apartment in Seoul, estimated to be worth over ₹18.8 crore, after becoming embroiled in a lawsuit filed by a cosmetic company.

Why did Kim Soo Hyun lose his luxury apartment?

As per reports, skincare brand Classys ended their endorsement deal with Kim Soo Hyun and later sued him for damages totaling Rs18.73 crore. The company claimed that his association with the Kim Sae-ron controversy had tarnished their brand image. On May 20, Seoul’s Eastern District Court approved the seizure of one of Kim’s luxury residences in the elite Galleria Forêt complex, an upscale property he acquired between 2013 and 2014 which is now considered one of his most high-value real estate assets.

In response, Kim’s legal team issued a statement condemning the court-approved seizure as “unfair” and asserting that the actor is being wrongfully targeted. They alleged that online personality Kim Se Ui and his YouTube channel Garosero were responsible for spreading damaging falsehoods, leading to cancelled brand partnerships and a significant blow to Kim’s reputation. “The real culprits are being overlooked, while Kim Soo Hyun, the victim, is being penalized due to unmet contractual obligations stemming from these baseless claims,” the statement read.

The legal drama is far from over. Kim Soo Hyun’s agency, has responded aggressively by obtaining court approval to seize assets belonging to YouTuber Kim Se Ui in a defamation case seeking ₹24 crore in damages. To make matters worse, reports suggest that at least two more brands are considering legal action against the actor, potentially jeopardizing more endorsement deals and properties in the future.