Kim Soo Hyun Resurfaces for Fashion Shoot After Year-Long Hiatus Amidst Scandal Fallout

South Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun is preparing to make his official return to public life in July, marking his first scheduled activity in a year. He is slated to participate in a photoshoot for the Philippine fashion brand Bench, signaling a comeback after a prolonged hiatus.

Kim Soo Hyun's career was significantly impacted last year by a personal scandal involving actress Kim Sae Ron. The controversy led to the cancellation of numerous endorsements and put several film projects, including Disney+'s 'Knock-Off', on indefinite hold. The actor has largely remained out of the public eye since the allegations surfaced.

Recent developments have brought a turning point for Kim Soo Hyun. Kim Se Ui, a representative from the YouTube channel Garo Sero Institute, has been transferred to prosecutors while in custody for allegedly spreading false information. Kim Se Ui had accused Kim Soo Hyun of dating Kim Sae Ron when the latter was a minor, disseminating these claims through YouTube and press conferences between March and May 2026.

Following these events, Kim Soo Hyun's agency, Gold Medalist, released an official statement on June 5, confirming that police investigations had substantiated claims of defamation through false information, violations of anti-stalking laws, and other offenses. This official confirmation appears to have provided a basis for Kim Soo Hyun's return.

Despite the legal vindication, Kim Soo Hyun is still facing civil lawsuits from several businesses seeking damages for alleged harm to their brands and business operations. One such lawsuit, filed by a health supplement company, is scheduled for its next hearing on June 10. The total compensation sought in these civil cases is reportedly in the tens of billions of won.

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The police investigation results have confirmed acts such as defamation by false information, violation of anti-stalking laws, violation of laws related to sexual behavior (dissemination of secretly filmed images), and threatening behavior.