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Born in South Korea · Nationality South Korean — Culture / K-pop / television
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Violence against former partner: partial admission followed by fine of 5 million won” and “Alleged pregnancy, miscarriage and forced abortion: lengthy civil battle ultimately decided in Kim's favour”.
Profile No. 0366 · Updated on 12 October 2026
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2022-11
In November 2022, a former journalist turned YouTuber claimed that Kim had not paid child maintenance for his son for years and had only resumed contact belatedly. The matter sparked renewed media controversy.
Last verified: 21 August 2026
2015–2020
Kim's former partner sought 1.6 billion won, alleging in particular that violence had caused a miscarriage and that he had forced her to have an abortion during another pregnancy. Kim counterclaimed for defamation and fraud. In 2016, the court dismissed her claim and ordered her to pay Kim 100 million won; that outcome was subsequently upheld through to the Supreme Court in 2020.
Last verified: 21 August 2026
2017-03
In March 2017, Kim was found asleep at the wheel while his car was stopped at traffic lights. His blood alcohol level was 0.075%, sufficient to warrant licence suspension, after he had driven several hundred metres.
Last verified: 21 August 2026
2016
In April 2016, it emerged that Kim had filed an aggravated fraud complaint against a businessman to whom he said he had lent 600 million won in 2013 for a guesthouse project on Jeju, an amount that had reportedly not been repaid. Prosecutors had referred the investigation to Gangnam police.
Last verified: 21 August 2026
2014–2015
Protagonist not prosecuted — these proceedings are not counted in their formal charges or convictions.
In 2014, Kim Hyun-joong's former partner accused him of several assaults. During questioning, Kim admitted hitting her once during an argument but disputed the other incidents. In January 2015, prosecutors proceeded by summary order and imposed a fine of 5 million won for causing injury and assault.
Last verified: 21 August 2026
2015
Following the birth of a child to his former partner, the two sides publicly disagreed over arrangements for a paternity test and the responsibilities that would follow. A test conducted at Seoul National University ultimately confirmed with 99.9999% certainty that Kim was the father.
Last verified: 21 August 2026
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