SEOUL, June 15 -- Fans of South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun have publicly criticised a medical device company - identified only as Company A - for filing a court-ordered provisional seizure of his property, calling the move unjust and unethical.

According to The Korea Times, Kim's Korean and international fan union issued a statement on June 11 condemning the company's actions. They claimed the process had exposed the actor's personal information, calling it "a serious invasion of privacy" and "a clear case of secondary harm against a victim of false allegations".

The fan group accused the brand of capitalising on Kim's public image while unfairly penalising him, despite his innocence. They argued that if reputational damage was at issue,...