Actor Kim Soo-hyun has formally requested that YouTube remove the Garo Sero Research Institute channel, citing severe policy violations involving artificial intelligence-generated harassment. According to a report by Herald Corporation, Kim’s legal representation filed the channel closure request with YouTube on the 6th, following a prior request on the 3rd to remove 30 related videos.
Police confirm AI audio and forged data used to defame actor
Ko Sang-rok, an attorney with the Law Firm Peel representing Kim, stated that police investigations confirmed the channel used AI-altered audio and forged messaging data to defame and intimidate the actor.
“We requested the prompt closure of the channel to eradicate secondary victimization,” Ko stated, according to Herald Corporation.
The legal action follows an ongoing police investigation into Kim Se-ui, the representative of Garo Sero Research Institute. Kim Se-ui was indicted and taken into custody in June on defamation charges stemming from broadcasts made in March of the previous year.
During those broadcasts, the channel falsely claimed that Kim Soo-hyun maintained a romantic relationship with the late Kim Sae-ron starting when she was a minor, and alleged the actor pressured her financially regarding unpaid debts before her death. Subsequent police forensic analysis revealed that the audio files and messaging screenshots presented as evidence by the channel’s representative were fabricated using artificial intelligence and manipulated chat logs from third parties.
Frequently Asked Questions About the YouTube Channel Removal
Kim’s legal team filed the closure request because the channel allegedly violated YouTube’s policies against harassment and cyberbullying by publishing defamatory content backed by fabricated evidence.
What specific evidence did police uncover regarding the channel’s claims?
Police investigations determined that audio recordings and text message chat histories presented by Garo Sero Research Institute representative Kim Se-ui as proof of an underage relationship were artificially generated using AI and forged using a third party’s conversations.
When were the legal actions initiated against the channel and its representative?
Kim’s representatives filed requests to remove 30 videos on the 3rd and requested the complete channel closure on the 6th. Meanwhile, channel representative Kim Se-ui was indicted and detained in June.