Actor Kim Soo Hyun is scheduled to make his first public appearance since a recent personal controversy, which led to a temporary halt in his activities. Reports suggest that 50 police officers will be present in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, for a fan meeting at the 'Kaohsiung Cherry Blossom Festival' as part of his public appearance.
According to Taiwanese media ET Today on March 21, Kim Soo Hyun is expected to attend the event on March 30. Local police will deploy 50 officers to ensure order and address any potential illegal behavior during the fan meeting.
Following backlash from personal issues that resulted in the suspension of some advertising contracts, Kim Soo Hyun's appearance at the 'Kaohsiung Cherry Blossom Festival' is anticipated to be his first public outing since the controversy. Despite the negative publicity, organizers have confirmed that the fan meeting will proceed as scheduled. The festival, managed by the Qianzhen branch, will run from March 28 to March 30, 2025, with 50 officers assigned as part of general security measures and specifically for the festival, not solely for Kim Soo Hyun.
Tickets for the fan meeting with Kim Soo Hyun will be distributed via a lottery system for those aged 18 and above, with approximately 200 fans selected for the 40-minute event. Attendance is free apart from the general admission fee for the Cherry Blossom Festival. Organizers have made it clear that tickets, distributed at no cost, are not subject to refund, transfer, resale, or exchange, even in the event of modifications or cancellations.
While Kim Soo Hyun's image has been tarnished by recent events, the organizers are committed to proceeding with the fan meeting as planned. Concerns linger over the smooth running of the event, and organizers have stated that refunds for festival tickets are unlikely, given the fan meeting is part of a larger festival setup.
Kim Soo Hyun was recently involved in a scandal regarding an alleged inappropriate relationship with actress Kim Sae Ron when she was a teenager. The controversy was fueled by claims made on the YouTube channel Garosero Research Institute, with demands for an official apology from Kim Soo Hyun and his agency.
In response, Kim Soo Hyun's side acknowledged the relationship but clarified that it began when Kim Sae Ron was an adult, lasting from the summer of 2019 to the fall of 2020. They have vehemently denied any wrongdoing and intend to pursue legal action against Garosero Research Institute. A formal complaint was filed by Kim Soo Hyun's agency, Gold Medalist, against the institute and Kim Sae Ron's family on March 20 for defamation and false accusations.
Despite the ongoing controversy, the forthcoming fan meeting presents an opportunity for Kim Soo Hyun to recover from the scandal and restore public trust.