{
  "id": 524860,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-11T02:57:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "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 is scheduled to make his first public appearance in over a year, indicating a gradual return to public life after a career interruption caused by controversy. According to his agency, Gold Medalist, Kim will appear on a live anniversary special of Indonesian private broadcaster RCTI on August 23 in Jakarta. As a special guest, Kim will participate in stage activities and an interview while meeting local fans. This event is particularly noteworthy as it marks Kim's first in-person public appearance since he paused his activities amid allegations related to his past relationship with late actress Kim Sae-ron. Controversy erupted in March of the previous year when allegations emerged that Kim had dated the late actress while she was still a minor. Kim admitted to dating Sae-ron but denied that their relationship began when she was underage, addressing the matter through 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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        "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",
        "published": "2026-08-11T02:42:02.000Z"
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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."
}