South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun’s agency says allegations against him have been “proven false” after a Seoul court approves an arrest warrant and police take into custody YouTuber Kim Se-ui, who runs the HoverLab/“Garo Sero Institute” channel. The Seoul Central District Court issues the warrant on Tuesday, citing concerns about flight risk and potential destruction of evidence. Kim Se-ui faces charges including defamation and related offenses, including allegations involving illegal distribution of recorded material and violations of laws tied to intimidation and stalking-related conduct. Prosecutors and police accuse him of falsely claiming that Kim Soo-hyun dated the late actress Kim Sae-ron when she was a minor and that pressure or debt-related demands from Kim Soo-hyun’s side contributed to her death. Authorities also accuse him of creating doctored audio using AI technology to fabricate claims attributed to Kim Sae-ron, including assertions of sexual relations when she was in middle school. Kim Se-ui denies the charges, calling the warrant baseless and saying he will challenge the case. The controversy began with viral claims last year that prompted Kim Soo-hyun to stop activities for more than a year. His legal team also signals potential civil damages, with reported figures discussed rising from 12 billion won to 30 billion won.