Actor Kim Soo-hyun [Newsis]
Actor Kim Soo-hyun [Newsis]

Actor Kim Soo-hyun has made his first official public appearance in about a year, signaling a return to public activities.

Indonesian private broadcaster RCTI announced Kim's visit Sunday through its official social media accounts, writing: "Kim Soo-hyun is here. You can feel how much people have missed him. Welcome back."

Kim appeared as a special guest on "Mahakarya RCTI 37," a live broadcast special marking the network's 37th anniversary. He took the stage, sat for interviews and gave a performance, marking his first official public engagement in some time.

In footage released through media outlets, Kim greeted local fans with a bright smile, waving, giving thumbs-up and making heart gestures with his hands. Fans responded with loud cheers, shouting "I love you" in Korean.

As attention turns to Kim's return to public life, legal proceedings involving him continue back home.

YouTuber Kim Se-eui has been indicted on defamation charges related to Kim Soo-hyun. Kim Se-eui is accused of arbitrarily editing KakaoTalk chat screenshots and releasing fabricated audio files in a way that suggested Kim Soo-hyun had been in a long-term relationship with the late Kim Sae-ron since she was a minor.

Kim has recently resumed advertising work and is continuing with overseas engagements. He is scheduled to attend a fan meeting hosted by Philippine lifestyle brand Bench on Oct. 2.


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