[ASKKPOP] Kim Hyun Joong's side countersues Ms. Choi

Kim Hyun Joong is receiving attention for countersuing Ms. Choi for 1.2 billion KRW (~$1.05 million). This past April, the actor's side had stated, "Compensation for 1.6 billion KRW (~$1.4 million) in a civil suit is an impossible amount," regarding Ms. Choi's suit against him. They finally filed their lawsuit against her on the 11th of this month.

Kim Hyun Joong's legal representative toldDaily Sportsearlier today, "Last year we handed Ms. Choi 600 million KRW (~$523,000) for her claim that she was physically abused [by Kim Hyun Joong] while she was pregnant. But the pregnancy and the abuse were ruled to be false so we're suing for the 600 million KRW in damages." As for the remaining 6 million KRW, he added, "At the time of the compromise, the two agreed to pay 600 million KRW as a penalty if the incident was leaked to the public. Because Ms. Choi broke this agreement even after receiving monetary reparations, we added on the penalty of an additional 600 million KRW which makes the total 1.2 billion." 

The legal representative further revealed, "Aside from the 1.2 billion KRW, Kim Hyun Joong is suing for damages he experienced due to his name being tainted from the incident and having his advertisements and TV gigs cancelled. His current agency has requested for evidence that proves the actual financial damages Kim Hyun Joong has suffered thus far from the incident." 

The legal battle between Ms. Choi and Kim Hyun Joong began when Ms. Choi had sued Kim Hyun Joong last April for 1.6 billion KRW, citing distress and emotional damages as reasons for taking legal action. Subsequent her suit, Kim Hyun Joong's side has declared Ms. Choi's former pregnancy false after investigating records from the gynecologist and orthopedics.

Both sides are preparing to plead their cases next week on July 22.