Although there was interest in Kim Soo-hyun, who has effectively suspended his activities, making an appearance at the fan meeting in Taiwan, he ultimately could not be seen at the event. This stems from the impact of the private life of the late actor Kim Sae-ron. Recently, the late actor's ex-boyfriend made an appearance, but it seems that the mental burden is significant regardless. However, there are voices questioning whether the postponement of the event, rather than cancellation, was due to the "1.3 billion won penalty."

Previously, the family of the late Kim Sae-ron claimed through the YouTube channel "Garosero Research Institute" (abbreviated as "Gaseyeon") that the late actor and Kim Soo-hyun were in a relationship for six years, starting when the late actor was 15 years old, and that after the late actor was involved in a drunk driving incident in 2022 and suspended activities due to financial difficulties, they pressured him to repay the 700 million won loan.

In relation to this, Kim Soo-hyun acknowledged his past relationship with the late actor Kim Sae-ron but clarified that it was during a time when she was not a minor but an adult. He also refuted the claim regarding the repayment of 700 million won as "false information," causing a truth battle. As a result, the risks for Kim Soo-hyun are substantial. Following the entertainment program "Good Day," the release of his upcoming project "Knock-Off" has also been indefinitely postponed. Additionally, brands that had used Kim Soo-hyun as their model are gradually severing ties, showing an effort to erase him from the advertising industry.

Amid this, a man identified as A, who was previously the late Kim Sae-ron's ex-boyfriend, was mentioned in a media outlet on the 25th, referring to the late actor's sudden news and the circumstances of her last moments as being exacerbated by a "New York man." A claimed that Kim Sae-ron and her family had lacked sufficient communication during her lifetime and directly refuted various suspicions surrounding the circumstances of her death and Kim Soo-hyun's past, bringing the controversy back to square one.

New claims surrounding Kim Sae-ron's past have emerged, while Kim Soo-hyun was preparing for the fan meeting in Taiwan. It was reported that attendance at the fan meeting would be free, excluding the cherry blossom festival participation fee, but local industry insiders speculated that if the event were to be canceled, the penalty alone would amount to 30 million yuan (approximately 13.22 billion won).

As the organizers were determined to proceed with the event, there was keen interest both domestically and internationally regarding whether Kim Soo-hyun would make an appearance. On the 25th, the Taiwan Seven-Eleven announced through its official social media account that Kim Soo-hyun's fan meeting had been canceled. They stated that the "exclusive gathering for Kim Soo-hyun's fans" was canceled. Consequently, the organizers announced plans for full refunds of the ticket prices.

However, apart from Kim Soo-hyun's absence, the Kaohsiung Cherry Blossom Festival is set to proceed as planned. On the same evening, Kim Soo-hyun's agency stated, "Due to safety reasons, Kim Soo-hyun's schedule for the brand event in Taiwan has been postponed," conveying a different stance. They clarified that it is a postponement rather than a cancellation. In essence, with Kim Soo-hyun's activities temporarily suspended and uncertainty over when he can return, speculation has arisen that the postponement of his event might be due to the penalty of 1.3 billion won.

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