Kim Soo-Hyun's Polarizing Comeback Sparks Outrage

South Korean actor Kim Soo-Hyun made his first major public appearance in over a year on August 23 at the Mahakarya RCTI 37 event in Jakarta, Indonesia, triggering sharply divided reactions online . The appearance marks his return following a police decision in July 2026 that cleared him of underage dating allegations related to the late actress Kim Sae-Ron . Fans celebrated his comeback, with emotional messages of support . However, critics voiced disgust, with some accusing the actor of being a "pedophile" and criticizing the public support he continues to receive . The controversy stems from allegations, which his agency Gold Medalist has denied, that he dated Kim Sae-Ron starting in 2015 when she was a minor . The police investigation found key audio evidence was fabricated using AI