Kim Soo-hyun at risk of $4.3 million lawsuit over damages in Taiwan
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According to a Taiwanese media outlet, Soo-hyun could face a major lawsuit from convenience store chain 7-Eleven.
Months after the controversy between Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron first surfaced, the situation has intensified, resulting in major damages for the South Korean actor.
The shocking allegation that Soo-hyun dated Sae-ron when she was still a minor has led to significant repercussions, including the withdrawal of several brand endorsements.
According to a Taiwanese media outlet, Soo-hyun could face a major lawsuit from convenience store chain 7-Eleven, which is reportedly pursuing legal action over losses caused by a canceled partnership.
The Queen of Tears actor reportedly signed a contract to launch a merchandise line with the company and was slated to appear at the Kaohsiung cherry blossom festival last March.
However, amid the ongoing controversy with Sae-ron, the convenience store chain canceled the merchandise release, and Soo-hyun reportedly withdrew from the festival just five days before the event.
As a result, the convenience store chain in Taiwan is said to be seeking damages totaling about NT$130 million (around $4.3 million).
In response to the swirling controversy, Soo-hyun recently filed a defamation lawsuit against Sae-ron's family and the YouTube channel HoverLab Inc., also known as Garosero Research Institute.
Along with his agency, Gold Medalist, he is seeking damages amounting to 12 billion won (around $8.6 million).
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