A new development in the Kim Soo-hyun controversy has challenged a central allegation, claiming that police identified another entertainer, known as 'Celebrity A', as the sender of 2016 KakaoTalk messages that were previously attributed to the actor. According to reports, the findings concern conversations with the late actress Kim Sae-ron that were used to allege an underage relationship.
Investigators reportedly established the sender's identity through recovered messages and forensic comparisons, although their name remains undisclosed publicly. The development raises fresh questions about how the screenshots were presented.