Actor Kim Soo-hyun to hold meet and greet in Taiwan despite Kim Sae-ron controversy
![Actor Kim Soo-hyun in June 2017 [YONHAP]](https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/data/photo/2025/03/23/d06cf029-1f3c-4553-b263-dd43d86b67ba.jpg)
Actor Kim Soo-hyun in June 2017 [YONHAP]
Actor Kim Soo-hyun is scheduled to go ahead with a meet and greet with fans in Taiwan on March 30, making it his first official appearance in weeks since actor Kim Sae-ron's family accused him of dating the late actor when she was a minor.
According to Taiwanese news outlet ET Today, Kim Soo-hyun will take part in a cherry blossom event set for March 30, where some 200 fans were chosen out of a random draw to meet the star in person.
The event was organized by 7-Eleven Taiwan, which was supposed to release Kim Soo-hyun-themed beverage and food products in tandem with the event. The company also planned to have pictures of Kim Soo-hyun hung up on the doors of 7-Eleven convenience stores around the country but halted both plans, according to local media.
If Kim Soo-hyun pushes ahead with the event, it will be his first public appearance since March 10, when the late actor's family first accused Kim Soo-hyun of dating Kim Sae-ron when she was a minor through the YouTube channel Hoverlab. If Kim Soo-hyun cancels the upcoming event, he could be liable to pay back 30 million Taiwan dollars ($910,000) to 7-Eleven, according to media reports.
![A picture of actor Kim Soo-hyun posted on a shop in Seoul on March 13 [NEWS1]](https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/data/photo/2025/03/23/c400ee2a-1c40-4539-bfef-0494e76aa0ba.jpg)
A picture of actor Kim Soo-hyun posted on a shop in Seoul on March 13 [NEWS1]
Brands have been pulling the plug on their deals with Kim Soo-hyun, along with content makers. Television broadcaster MBC postponed the release of its entertainment show "Good Day," which was rumored to feature Kim Soo-hyun, and Disney+ has pushed the date of its crime series "Knock-Off," where Kim Soo-hyun took the lead role.
Kim Soo-hyun initially denied having dated Kim Sae-ron but later admitted to dating her when she was a grown-up after photos were revealed by Hoverlab, demanding Kim Soo-hyun a formal apology.
Kim Sae-ron's family said they will seek legal measures against Kim Soo-hyun.
BY YOON SO-YEON [yoon.soyeon@joongang.co.kr]
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