Kim Soo Hyun Sued 2 Brand Ads For Controversy, Compensation Reaches IDR 35 Billion

JAKARTA - Kim Soo Hyun was sued by two advertising companies after a controversy related to his name. These two companies filed compensation for the actor and his agency, Gold Medalist, reaching 3 billion Won, equivalent to Rp35.04 billion.

Launching YTN, the two companies whose identities were not disclosed asked for compensation and refunds that had been made to the actor. The two companies also terminated their advertising contracts after Kim Soo Hyun's controversy.

Reportedly, several brands will sue Kim Soo Hyun considering that until now, he has ad contracts with 15 brands.

"Usually, companies are reluctant to show that they are the first parties to file a lawsuit (to the model) but after one company submits, usually some others will follow," a lawyer said explaining the concept.

In addition to the contract, the series, played by Kim Soo Hyun - Knock Off, has also been postponed by Disney+. Disney plans for two seasons of this series consisting of 18 episodes.

At that time, the filming process for the second season was being stopped indefinitely.

Kim Soo Hyun became in controversy after it was revealed that she was in a relationship with Kim Sae Ron when the actress was an adult.

In addition to dating news, Kim Soo Hyun is also accused of avoiding Kim Sae Ron after the actress asked for help to connect with the Gold Medalist agency to pay her losses. Kim Sae Ron died last February at the age of 24.