Korea Joongang Daily
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Prosecutors indict Hoverlab operator Kim Se-ui on charges to stalking, threatening Tzuyang

Prosecutors have indicted Kim Se-ui, the operator of the YouTube channel Hoverlab, on charges of stalking and threatening YouTuber Tzuyang, whose real name is Park Jeong-won.

2026-03-31

Kim Soo-hyun investigation in 'final stages' nearly a year after allegations

Nearly a year has passed since allegations arose on YouTube about actor Kim Soo-hyun dating the late Kim Sae-ron while she was a minor. Police say they are nearing the end of their investigation into Kim Soo-hyun, Kim Sae-ron's family and Hoverlab.

2026-02-18

Former President Park Geun-hye's residence seized by court for owing money to YouTuber

Former President Park Geun-hye’s private residence has been seized by the court at the request of YouTuber Kim Se-ui, after Park failed to repay 10 billion won ($6.8 million) owed to Kim.

2026-02-05

Kim Soo-hyun files additional charges against Kim Sae-ron's family, Hoverlab YouTuber

Actor Kim Soo-hyun has filed additional charges of false accusation against the family of late actor Kim Sae-ron and YouTuber Kim Se-ui, his agency Goldmedalist said Monday.

2025-06-23

Cops intervene in Hoverlab livestream about Kim Soo-hyun

Seoul police were dispatched to Hoverlab's studio after the YouTube channel was accused of breaching an antistalking order involving actor Kim Soo-hyun during a livestream.

2025-06-16

Kim Soo-hyun's apartment seized over advertising model deal with Classys

Actor Kim Soo-hyun's 3 billion won apartment building in eastern Seoul has been seized by court order on a request from medical device manufacturer Classys that had signed Kim as an advertising model.

2025-06-12

Kim Soo-hyun gets court approval to seize Hoverlab operator's apartments

A Seoul court approved a request by actor Kim Soo-hyun’s agency to seize two apartments owned by Kim Se-ui, the operator of YouTube tabloid Hoverlab, amid an escalating legal battle between the parties.

2025-06-11

Hoverlab, Kim Sae-ron's family to reveal more Kim Soo-hyun claims in press conference

Actor Kim Soo-hyun’s alleged “felony” will be revealed by the attorney of late actor Kim Sae-ron's family in a press conference at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, YouTube channel Hoverlab said Tuesday.

2025-05-07

Kim Soo-hyun files additional police complaint against YouTuber for cyberstalking

Actor Kim Soo-hyun has filed an additional police complaint against YouTuber Kim Se-ui on charges of cyberstalking, his attorney said Wednesday.

2025-04-30

Police investigators reassigned in Tzuyang stalking case over fairness concerns

The police team investigating the stalking case involving Tzuyang, a mukbang YouTuber with over 1 million subscribers, has been reassigned, according to authorities on Friday.

2025-04-18