The Bombshell Recording That Shook the Industry
Hey guys! So, a crazy story that’s been developing for a few months just took another wild turn. Back in May, a controversial YouTube channel called Garo Sero Institute held a press conference with the family of the late actress Kim Sae-ron. They released an audio recording that supposedly featured Kim Sae-ron claiming she had been in a relationship with A-list actor Kim Soo-hyun since she was a minor in middle school. As you can imagine, these are incredibly serious allegations, and the Korean entertainment world just exploded.
Team Kim Soo-hyun Fights Back
Kim Soo-hyun’s side didn’t waste a second. His agency, Goldmedalist, and his lawyers immediately denied everything. They stated firmly that the audio file was a complete fabrication, likely created using sophisticated AI technology to mimic the voices. They didn’t just deny it; they took strong legal action, filing a defamation lawsuit against the YouTube channel’s operator and others involved for spreading what they called a malicious lie. The police then got involved and sent the mysterious audio file to the National Forensic Service (NFS) for a deep-dive analysis.
Forensic Experts Hit a Wall
Everyone was waiting for the NFS to give a definitive answer. Is it real or is it AI? Well, the results are in, and it’s… nothing. The NFS has officially reported back to the police that they were “unable to determine” if the file was manipulated by AI. According to their statement, the file they received wasn’t the original recording, and it had a lot of background noise. These technical issues made it impossible for them to conclusively verify its authenticity. So, we’re back to square one, with no clear answer.
What Happens Now? A Chilling Reality
This ‘inconclusive’ result is honestly pretty unsettling. Kim Soo-hyun’s lawyer emphasized that this doesn’t mean the claims are true, pointing out that the police never even secured the full original audio file that was supposedly over an hour long. The investigation will continue based on other evidence, but the situation highlights a scary new reality. If Korea’s top forensic agency can’t even tell the difference between a real voice and an AI-generated one, what does that mean for the future? It feels like we’re entering an era where you can’t believe what you see or hear, which is a terrifying thought for public figures and regular people alike. We’ll have to wait and see how the police investigation concludes. Stay tuned!
