[Exclusive] Kim Seo-hyung's Side "Actor's Image Used for Political Purposes... Will Take Legal Action"

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Park Hee-eun] The agency Madipictures, representing actress Kim Seo-hyung, has issued an official statement regarding the unauthorized use of the actress's image in promotional activities for a specific political party.

On the 4th, Madipictures confirmed, "Ahead of the 21st National Assembly election, we have verified that Kim Seo-hyung's portrait rights are being used in promotions for a particular political party."

The agency added, "No image of the actress may be used for political purposes without our consent," and strongly warned that legal action will be pursued if unauthorized use of portrait rights is confirmed.

They also emphasized, "Actress Kim Seo-hyung is not participating in any promotional activities for any political party."

Earlier, it was revealed that a certain political party had used Kim Seo-hyung's portrait rights without permission ahead of the 21st National Assembly election.

Meanwhile, Kim Seo-hyung is currently starring as Cha Young-jin in SBS's drama Nobody Knows.

Full Statement from Kim Seo-hyung’s Agency

Hello.

This is Madipictures, the agency of actress Kim Seo-hyung.

We have confirmed that the actress's portrait rights are being used in promotional activities for a specific political party ahead of the 21st National Assembly election.

No image of the actress may be used for political purposes without our consent, and we strongly advise that legal responsibility will be pursued if unauthorized use of portrait rights is confirmed.

Furthermore, we inform you that actress Kim Seo-hyung is not participating in any promotional activities for any political party.