Kim Soo-hyun, embroiled in controversy with the late Kim Sae-ron, is expected to attend the fan meeting in Taiwan, which will be his first official appearance. Following a withdrawal from the advertising industry, his upcoming projects are facing numerous challenges.

The family of the late Kim Sae-ron claimed through the YouTube channel "Garosero Research Institute" that she and Kim Soo-hyun had been in a relationship for six years since she was 15. They also alleged that despite experiencing financial difficulties after the late Kim Sae-ron stopped her activities following a drunk driving accident in 2022, they demanded repayment of 700 million won for expenses incurred in managing the aftermath of the accident.

In response, Kim Soo-hyun's agency, Goldmedalist, stated that the claims were "false facts" and announced legal action, but as further revelations continued, they changed their statement to acknowledge that "Kim Sae-ron and I dated from the summer of 2019 after she became an adult until the fall of 2020." However, regarding the claim for repayment of 700 million won, they explained that "it was necessary to confirm that efforts were made to secure our claims against Kim Sae-ron."

Subsequently, as the families of Kim Sae-ron and Kim Soo-hyun engaged in a truth battle, Kim Soo-hyun's activities were placed on hold. Given the situation, public opinion turned negatively towards Kim Soo-hyun, leading to the termination of brand contracts that he represented, putting him in a position of being 'cut off.'

Additionally, the variety program MBC's 'Good Day,' which was set to feature all members born in 1988, is also expected to be edited. In a recent broadcast, some edited portions prompted significant backlash from netizens, resulting in a drastic decision to not air this week. The 'Good Day' production team announced that the decision for a broadcast cancellation was made in order to edit out Kim Soo-hyun's appearances and reorganize the show.

Moreover, the release of Kim Soo-hyun's upcoming project 'Knock-Off,' which was discussed for a debut in the first half of the year, has been indefinitely postponed. On the afternoon of the 21st, a representative from Disney+ informed OSEN, "After careful consideration, we decided to suspend the release plan for 'Knock-Off,'" stating their official position. As a result, fellow actor Jo Bo-ah, whose comeback project this was after her marriage, also suffered significant consequences. Given the production cost of 60 billion won, as 'Disney+'s most anticipated project, it has incurred substantial damage due to the Kim Soo-hyun risk.

Amidst this, it has been reported that Kim Soo-hyun will attend the fan meeting in Taiwan, which will be his first official engagement following the controversy. According to Taiwanese media ET Today on the 21st (local time), Kim Soo-hyun will participate in the "Kaohsiung Cherry Blossom Festival" being held by a convenience store in Taiwan on the 30th and will hold a fan meeting.

In particular, regarding reports that 50 police officers will be on standby for the event, the organizers stated that it was not planned for "Kim Soo-hyun" and that they did not present any additional requirements. It was noted that the police would intervene if illegal or disorderly conduct was observed on-site. To maintain security at the venue and to respond to emergencies, police reserves are to be deployed in advance.

Meanwhile, 'Knock-Off,' in which Kim Soo-hyun stars, depicts the story of a man whose life is completely turned upside down due to the IMF crisis, who rises from an ordinary office worker to the ruler of the global counterfeit market. It was initially scheduled for release in the first half of the year following the release of 'Hyperknife.' Having been planned for release in two seasons, preparations for a production announcement for 'Knock-Off' season 1 were underway for April.

[Photo] OSEN DB, Walt Disney Company Korea provided.

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