Harbin fans, get ready! The first GV (Guest Visit) event after the movie’s release is coming your way! On January 6 at 7:30 PM, the cast of Harbin, including Hyun Bin, Jo Woo-jin, Park Hoon, and director Woo Min-ho, will meet the audience at the MegaBox COEX in Gangnam, Seoul. This is a highly anticipated event following the film’s release, and fans won’t want to miss it!

After the tragic Jeju Air incident, which caused the film’s promotional events, including the GV, to be temporarily canceled, Harbin is finally hosting its first audience interaction event. The GV will take place after the screening of the film, giving fans a chance to see Hyun Bin, Jo Woo-jin, Park Hoon, and director Woo Min-ho in person as they share behind-the-scenes stories and insights into the making of this intense movie.

The GV will be hosted by Cineplay’s editor-in-chief Choo Seong-cheol. The event promises to focus on the incredible performances of the actors, who have received rave reviews for their portrayals in Harbin. Director Woo Min-ho will also join the discussion, revealing the creative process behind crafting the unforgettable characters in the film.

Tickets for this special event are available through the MegaBox app. You can find more details on CJ ENM’s official social media accounts and the MegaBox theater website, so be sure to check them out!

In case you haven’t seen it yet, Harbin is a gripping film set in 1909, where intense pursuit and distrust unfold as a group of individuals head to Harbin with a shared goal. The movie has already surpassed 3 million viewers and continues to enjoy steady success. Fans are eager to get more behind-the-scenes insight as they celebrate the film's success with the stars.

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Actor Kim Soo Hyun's dedicated fanbase is taking action against online hate and false rumors aimed at damaging his reputation.

On April 22nd, the Kim Soo Hyun Fan Union (comprising Daum Cafe Yukaris and DC Inside Kim Soo Hyun Gallery) released a statement announcing they are working to file criminal charges against those spreading harmful slander about the actor.

Their lawyer, Yang Tae Young from Law Firm Siwoo, revealed that they plan to take legal action as soon as this week, filing a formal complaint at the Seoul Seongbuk Police Station. According to the fan union, these online users are violating the Information and Communication Network Act by spreading malicious defamation.

While defamation cases can be pursued by third parties, unlike insults which require the victim to act, the fan union is determined to protect Kim Soo Hyun's reputation. They stated, "This is a voluntary movement to defend the actor’s rights and maintain a healthy fan culture. We won’t tolerate personal attacks disguised as freedom of speech and will take action without hesitation."

The fan union also emphasized that this effort is not just limited to South Korea. International fans have joined the movement, showing support for the cause. The union has gathered solid evidence, including harmful comments, manipulated images, and false posts made over the past few months.

In a related move, Kim Soo Hyun's agency, Gold Medalist, filed a separate report with the authorities on April 15th, condemning the continuous spread of baseless rumors and unverified claims that have been damaging to the actor’s image. They also filed a defamation lawsuit.

This all stems from claims made by the family of late actress Kim Sae Ron, starting in March. Through the Garoseero Research Institute YouTube channel, they alleged that Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron were in a relationship from November 2015 (when Kim Sae Ron was a minor) until July 2021. They presented supposed evidence such as handwritten letters Kim Soo Hyun allegedly sent to Kim Sae Ron during his military service and a photo of Kim Soo Hyun kissing Kim Sae Ron on the cheek.

In response, Kim Soo Hyun's agency clarified on March 14th that the actor only began a relationship with Kim Sae Ron after she became an adult, from the summer of 2019 to the fall of 2020. Kim Soo Hyun also addressed the rumors directly during a press conference on March 31st, stating, "I did not date Kim Sae Ron when she was a minor."

The situation continues to unfold, with fans and the actor taking a firm stance against the damaging rumors.

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