Kim Soo-hyun Defamation Case: National Forensic Service Result on AI Voice

Legal proceedings are ongoing against CEO Kim Se-ui and the family of the late Kim Sae-ron following allegations of defaming actor Kim Soo-hyun through false relationship claims and forged evidence. Kim’s legal team asserts that a recording released during a press conference last year was manipulated using generative AI to mimic the actress's voice.

Key Facts

• CEO Kim Se-ui is accused of spreading false information claiming Kim Soo-hyun was in a relationship with the late Kim Sae-ron while she was a minor.
• Additional allegations suggest Kim’s side pressured the actress regarding debt repayment prior to her death.
• Kim Soo-hyun's legal representative filed a defamation lawsuit against Kim Se-ui and the bereaved family, specifically citing the use of generative AI to forge a voice transcript.
• In November last year, the National Forensic Service returned an "undeterminable" result regarding whether the disputed recording was AI-generated.

Key Terms

• Generative AI: Technology capable of creating new content, such as audio or text, based on training data.
• National Forensic Service: South Korea’s state-run forensic institution responsible for providing scientific evidence for criminal investigations.

Key Quote

“CEO Kim is accused of spreading false information to the effect that Kim Soo-hyun had a relationship with the late Kim Sae-ron when she was a minor through YouTube broadcasts, and that there was pressure from Kim Soo-hyun's side to repay debts behind Kim Sae-ron's death.” — Daum