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The third hearing date for the damages lawsuit involving actor Kim Soohyun, which was originally scheduled for the 24th, has been postponed.
On this day, attorney Bang Sunghoon from LKB & Partners, representing Kim Soohyun, told Xports News, "The date has been postponed (to be scheduled later) in order to wait for the results of the criminal case."
Cosmetics brand A has filed a lawsuit seeking 2.8 billion KRW in damages against Kim Soohyun and his agency. Two hearings regarding this matter had previously been held in last November and this March.
In March of last year, the brand decided to terminate its advertising contract with Kim Soohyun. They claimed that the brand's image was damaged because Kim Soohyun changed his stance on the controversies related to the late Kim Saeron.
On the other hand, Kim Soohyun's side countered that the allegations of him dating a minor are groundless and that claims of violating a morality clause are difficult to accept.
In a phone interview with Xports New last March, attorney Bang stated, "There is a damage amount claimed by brand A. However, we maintain that the contract termination is invalid, so the amount itself cannot be recognized."
He added, "According to the contract, it is stated that 'rumors or unverified claims cannot be grounds for contract termination.' The brand asserts that the claims made by Garo Sero Research Institute are true, while we argue that they are nothing more than rumors."
He concluded, "We have no choice but to wait for the results of the criminal case. We can only present our stance after a conclusion in that case is reached."
