$911,000 on the line for Kim Soo Hyun? Taiwan fan meet caught in actor and Kim Sae Ron's dating scandal crossfire

Kim Soo Hyun is facing intense backlash and boycotts after allegations surfaced of his past relationship with Kim Sae Ron. The late actress' family is alleging that Kim Soo Hyun began dating her at 15, while he was 27. Consequently, he's been dropped by major brands and lost over a million Instagram followers, with his upcoming drama Knock Off also facing release uncertainty. Despite this, fans are shocked that he's proceeding with his scheduled fan meeting.

Kim Soo Hyun proceeds with fan meet despite controversy

Kim Soo Hyun's upcoming fan meeting in Taiwan remains on track, despite the ongoing controversy. The 2025 Kaohsiung Cherry Blossom Festival, where he's scheduled to appear, has not made any changes to its lineup, even as international boycotts against the actor gain traction through viral videos online.

The Queen of Tears actor is set to meet fans on March 30 from 9:20 PM to 10:00 PM local time. Interestingly, ticket sales are still active, with VIP, general, and couple seats already sold out, indicating that there is still significant interest in the event, despite the scandal. However, limited tickets remain for certain sections, including elderly seating.

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$911K on the line for Kim Soo Hyun?

According to Koreaboo (via Taiwanese outlet ET), event organisers are re-evaluating his participation. If the event is cancelled, Kim Soo Hyun could face a hefty penalty of approximately ?1.32 billion (around $911,000). As of now, the fan meeting is set to proceed as planned, with the organisers stating they will respond promptly to any changes while prioritising consumer rights.

"As of now, the event will proceed as originally planned. If any changes arise, we will respond immediately and handle the situation appropriately while considering consumer rights," a representative from the event was quoted by the publication as saying.

Could Disney+ sue Kim Soo Hyun over an alleged underage relationship?

Kim Soo Hyun's new Disney+ series Knock Off is facing uncertainty due to the ongoing controversy. Despite completing filming for Season 1 and beginning production for Season 2, the release schedule for the show is now unclear, with potential delays or even cancellations on the horizon.

The series' production budget is estimated at ?60 billion (around $41 million), with Kim Soo Hyun's per-episode fee ranging from 500 million to 800 million KRW. Industry experts are speculating that Disney+ may sue the actor for violating a "morality clause" in his contract due to the significant damage to his public image.

Kim Soo Hyun's agency gears up for damage control

Gold Medalist has allegedly assembled three teams to address the actor's controversy. These teams include a law firm handling legal matters, a management team overseeing media and brand partnerships, and a crisis management team focused on resolving the issue.

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