Kim Soo-hyun returns to domestic public appearances after 1 year and 6 months... Presenting a trophy to Lim Young-woong at TMA

Actor Kim Soo-hyun has returned to a domestic public appearance approximately 1 year and 6 months after a controversy regarding his private life. On the afternoon of September 19, Kim Soo-hyun attended the '2026 TMA' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium and took the stage as the presenter for the 'TMA Popularity Award'.

Appearing in an all-black suit, Kim Soo-hyun stood before the audience with a somewhat thin face. He shared his thoughts, saying, "I am sincerely grateful to be invited to the '2026 TMA' today," and added, "K-pop, which has grown by containing our emotions and stories, has become a culture through which fans all over the world communicate beyond borders and languages." He then graced the occasion by personally presenting the trophy to Lim Young-woong, who was called as the winner.

According to media reports, Kim Soo-hyun had suspended his activities last year after allegations of a past relationship with the late Kim Sae-ron were raised. However, last July, a decision not to transfer the case was made regarding allegations of violating the Child Welfare Act, and he was cleared of the charges when the audio files submitted as evidence at the time were revealed to be manipulated data generated by AI technology.

Recently, Kim Soo-hyun signaled the resumption of his activities by attending 'Mahakarya RCTI 37', a special event celebrating the 37th anniversary of RCTI's opening, held in Jakarta, Indonesia. In October, he is scheduled to continue his full-scale activities by holding a fan meeting for 20,000 people in the Philippines.

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