{
  "id": 3854604,
  "title": "Kim Soo-hyun to resume activities in Korea after over a year",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/kim-soo-hyun-to-resume-activities-in-korea-after-over-a-year-3854604",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-28T00:52:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/20260828/kim-soo-hyun-to-resume-activities-in-korea-after-over-a-year"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Actor Kim Soo-hyun is set to make his first public appearance in South Korea next month, according to informed sources. This follows over a year of inactivity, sparked by allegations surrounding the late actress Kim Sae-ron. As an award presenter at The Fact Music Awards, scheduled for September 19 in Busan, Kim will make his return. This event comes after conservative YouTuber Kim Se-ui was arrested for spreading false and fabricated information regarding Kim's relationship with the deceased actress when she was still a minor. Hover Lab, the YouTube channel operated by Kim, made these allegations public in March 2025 following the actress's death at the age of 24. Kim subsequently held a press conference, confirming their relationship while denying the claims of a minor relationship. He further filed defamation complaints against both the YouTuber and the late actress' family. Recently, police have dropped the case.",
  "summary": "Actor Kim Soo-hyun is set to make his first public appearance in Korea next month, informed sources said Friday, more than a year after he nearly suspended all activities here following allegations linked to late actress Kim Sae-ron. Kim will appear as an award presenter at \"The Fact Music Awards,\" scheduled to take place in the southeastern city of Busan on Sept. 19, according to officials from…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Kim Soo-hyun to resume activities in S. Korea after over a year",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/kim-soo-hyun-to-resume-activities-in-s-korea-after-over-a-year",
        "published": "2026-08-28T00:24:55.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Kim Soo-hyun to resume activities in Korea after over a year",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/kim-soo-hyun-to-resume-activities-in-korea-after-over-a-year",
        "published": "2026-08-28T00:47:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}