On October 14, Kim Hyun Yi took to her Instagram to address the confusion surrounding the spread of misinformation. She expressed frustration over the incorrect posting of her photos online in connection with the passing of someone who shared her name. She emphasized that she had no relation to the deceased individual and that the mistaken identity had caused her significant distress. Kim Hyun Yi stated that she had gathered evidence and was working on legal measures to have the posts removed.
The actress urged the public to refrain from sharing the misleading images and to help prevent further confusion. She clarified that she was not the deceased person and requested people to report any related posts to her. Additionally, she emphasized the importance of not spreading inaccurate information.
In the meantime, stunt actress Kim Hyun Yi passed away in August due to a traffic accident. The confusion between the two actresses arose after memorial messages were broadcast on SBS’s Doctor X: Mafia in White and tvN’s 100 Days of Deception, leading to the circulation of incorrect photographs. This prompted the surviving actress to clarify her identity and take legal action.
Sources: Daum