Kim Soo-Hyun Case: From Kim Sae-Ron's aunt's mysterious identity to shaman; major twists of the week

Kim Soo-Hyun and Kim Sae-Ron’s case is now in court. Today, there was a news item on how Kim Soo-Hyun did not pay the amount that was a little over USD 26,700 for the trial against Kim Sae-Ron’s family and Garosero Institute. The legal lawsuit that he has filed is for 12 billion Korean won. His move was met with shock and sharp criticism from many quarters. Many felt he should have apologized like the grieving family asked for, and retired from the entertainment industry after being alleged as a groomer. However, the actor stayed true to his stance of taking this to court.

There were reports that the case did not go for hearing as the actor’s side did not pay the above mentioned money. His lawyers have said that this is false, and the sum has been paid in full. They have asked for an extension as they did not have the name and address of the individual who claims to be an aunt of late Kim Sae-Ron.

Here is a look at three main developments that have happened in past few days.

Name and whereabouts of the ‘aunt’

It seems Kim Soo-Hyun’s side could not locate the name and registered address of the aunt. The case has been filed against her family, the Garosero Research Institute and this lady who is known as the aunt. Those following the whole saga know that this aunt was the one who claimed that he allegedly dated her for six long years. In case of criminal cases, lawmakers would have assisted in finding the details, but in civil cases in Korea, the side filing the case has to source such information on their own.

Was Kim Sae-Ron scammed by a shaman?

This has been one of the most shocking news angles to come out. YouTuber Lee Jin-Ho alleged in his stream that late Kim Sae-Ron was encouraged to seek services of a shaman to revive her career. The people who motivated her according to Lee Jin-Ho was a pub owner and his wife. It seems she went to a temple near Seoul to seek divine possession that would help her get her career on track. This pub owner who is 20 years elder to her was her BFF. Jin-Ho also said that he allegedly was with the actress two days before her unfortunate demise.

Should Kim Soo-Hyun share his assets with her family?

There is no doubt that Kim Soo-Hyun is one of the wealthiest Korean celebs. He has been working since he was a teen. Kwon Young Chan allegedly said that Kim Soo-Hyun should share a part of his assets with the family of the deceased. This has shocked people.

With the case coming to Court, the new angles emerging are quite unsettling and might give the matter a whole new dimension.