Kim Soo Hyun has resumed public activities and made his first television appearance in more than a year – though not in South Korea, but in Indonesia.

On August 23, he took part in a live broadcast as part of "Mahakarya RCTI 37", a special program celebrating the 37th anniversary of the Indonesian private television network RCTI. During the live show, Kim Soo Hyun appeared on a special stage alongside local actors and took part in an on-air interview.

The broadcaster's social media accounts shared posts saying: "Kim Soo Hyun is here. We can feel how much people have missed him. We welcome his return."

Outside the broadcaster's building, Kim Soo Hyun greeted fans with a radiant smile. He actively responded to their cheers, waving, giving thumbs-ups, and flashing heart signs with his hands. Fans loudly welcomed him with chants of "I love you!"

The scandal surrounding Kim Soo Hyun's relationship with the late Kim Sae Ron appears to be gradually fading, and the actor's life seems to be getting back on track.

YouTuber Kim Seui has appeared in court on charges of defamation against Kim Soo Hyun. He is accused of fabricating KakaoTalk message screenshots and distributing false audio files to create the impression that Kim Soo Hyun had been in a long-term relationship with the late Kim Sae Ron while she was still a minor.

No financial settlements have yet been reached with brands that had filed claims against the actor in connection with the scandal. Court proceedings continue, though they appear to have slowed down.

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As Kim Soo Hyun has effectively put his official activities on hold for over a year, all eyes are now on whether he will gradually expand his presence in the Asian market and make a wider return to the entertainment industry. So far, the actor has been chosen as a model for Filipino fashion brand BENCH, took part in promotional campaigns, and recently met fans in person in Indonesia. On October 2, a BENCH-hosted fan meeting is scheduled at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, a venue with a capacity of approximately 20,000 people.

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P.S. Throughout this entire story, one fact still haunts you: on February 16, 2025 – Kim Soo Hyun's birthday – Kim Sae Ron took her own life. No explanation for this has ever been provided.

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