Kim Soo Hyun’s much-anticipated Taiwan fan meeting has officially been canceled, leaving fans disappointed.

The actor was set to attend a special fan event on March 30, hosted by a local convenience store brand as part of the Kaohsiung Cherry Blossom Festival.

However, on March 25, the organizers announced through their official social media that the event had been called off. Ticket refunds are now in progress.

This comes after Kim Soo Hyun was caught up in multiple controversies, including shocking rumors that he had been in a relationship with the late Kim Sae Ron since she was a minor.

Due to these allegations, his appearances on MBC’s Good Day were completely removed, and the release of his Disney+ drama Knock-Off, which was originally set for the first half of this year, has been postponed indefinitely.

Despite the backlash, the Taiwan event was initially planned to go on, with reports even stating that extra police would be deployed to maintain security. However, in the end, the trip was canceled.

There are now reports suggesting that Kim Soo Hyun may have to pay a massive 1.3 billion KRW (approximately $980,000) penalty fee due to the sudden cancellation. Fans are left wondering what will happen next in this ongoing situation.

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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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