Actor Kim Soo-hyun Makes First Public Appearance Following Legal Controversy
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Actor Kim Soo-hyun has made his first public appearance in approximately 17 months during a live broadcast for the 37th anniversary of RCTI, a major Indonesian broadcasting station. During the program, Kim thanked the channel and performed the song Dreaming, which was featured in the 2011 drama Dream High. This appearance follows a period of nearly suspended activities starting in March 2025. The hiatus began after allegations surfaced regarding his relationship with the late actress Kim Sae-ron, who was found dead in February 2025 at the age of 24. While Kim acknowledged dating the actress, he denied that the relationship occurred while she was a minor. Police recently dropped an underage dating charge against Kim, citing a lack of evidence. Additionally, conservative YouTuber Kim Se-ui was arrested for allegedly spreading false information about the actor. Kim is scheduled to visit the Philippines in October for a fan event with a local fashion brand, following a commercial he filmed for a Philippine brand on July 14.
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- The center outlet focused on the timeline of the legal proceedings and the arrest of the YouTuber who spread the allegations.
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- The center-right outlets emphasized the specific legal charges under the Child Welfare Act and the actor's claim that evidence provided by the family was an AI fabrication.
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