{
  "id": 523981,
  "title": "Kim Soo-hyun to make 1st official public appearance in over a year after controversy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/kim-soo-hyun-to-make-1st-official-public-appearance-in-over-a-year",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-11T02:42:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/20260811/kim-soo-hyun-to-make-first-official-public-appearance-in-over-a-year-after-controversy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Actor Kim Soo-hyun will make his first official public appearance in over a year, marking a tentative return to the public eye following a controversy that halted his career. His agency, Gold Medalist, announced on Monday that Kim will participate in Mahakarya RCTI 37, a live anniversary special commemorating the 37th anniversary of Indonesian private broadcaster RCTI, in Jakarta on August 23. The actor, appearing as a special guest, is expected to engage in stage activities, an interview, and meet local fans. The event has garnered significant attention as it represents Kim's first in-person public appearance since suspending his activities due to allegations surrounding his past relationship with late actress Kim Sae-ron. In March of the previous year, Kim found himself entangled in controversy when allegations emerged that he had dated the late actress while she was still a minor. Kim admitted to dating the actress but denied that their relationship began when she was underage, as stated through various statements and a press conference.",
  "summary": "Actor Kim Soo-hyun is set to make his first official public appearance in more than a year, signaling a gradual return to activities following the controversy that brought his career to a halt. His agency, Gold Medalist, said Monday that Kim will appear on an Indonesian television program later this month. Kim will attend \"Mahakarya RCTI 37,\" a live anniversary special marking the 37th…",
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    "Kim Soo-hyun to appear publicly for first time in over a year",
    "Participates in Mahakarya RCTI 37 anniversary special in Jakarta",
    "Marks return to public eye after controversy over minor relationship"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Kim Soo-hyun to make 1st official public appearance in over a year after controversy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/kim-soo-hyun-to-make-1st-official-public-appearance-in-over-a-year-524860",
        "published": "2026-08-11T02:57:02.000Z"
      }
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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."
}