Korean star Kim Soo-hyun was caught in a scandal last year over accusations that began with Kim Se-ui, the head of YouTube channel Garo Sero Institute. The allegations included claims about the cause of death of the late actress Kim Sae-ron, as well as rumors that Kim Soo-hyun had been in a relationship with her when she was a minor. In May 2026, Kim Se-ui was formally detained and referred to prosecutors.
It has been over a year since Kim Soo Hyun halted all activities and his agency, Gold Medalist, has confirmed that the actor will resume work for the first time. He is set to film an advertisement for the Philippine brand Bench in South Korea on July 14 in a non-public shoot, marking his official return to activities after a one-year hiatus. This comes after the allegation that he had been involved in a relationship with the late actress Kim Sae-ron while she was underage was determined by police to be a defamation case involving AI-generated fabricated evidence.
Nevertheless, public opinion remains divided. Some fans believe that the legal process has cleared Kim Soo-hyun’s name. However, some critics maintain that even if he has been cleared legally, questions remain regarding his moral responsibility.
Kim Soo-hyun first became an ambassador for the clothing brand Bench in 2021. Fans of the actor have applauded the brand for their continued support. His agency, Gold Medalist, also expressed gratitude to fans, as well as to investigators and judicial authorities for their efforts. Aside from this advertisement shoot, no other future activities have been confirmed at this time.
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