Kim Soo-hyun Resumes Activities with Philippine Ad Campaign... "1 Year and 4 Months to Find His 'Smile' Again"

Actor Kim Soo-hyun has resumed official activities for the first time in approximately one year and four months, starting with a photo shoot for a Philippine fashion brand.

On July 14, a representative from the Philippine clothing brand BENCH shared photos taken with Kim on their social media, along with the caption, "Reunited with the BENCH family." In the released photos, Kim is seen standing alongside staff members while holding a bouquet of flowers.

Although Kim appeared somewhat thinner in the photos, he maintained a bright atmosphere, smiling warmly at the camera. The set was decorated with balloons and ornaments featuring his initials, "SH," which appeared to be a gesture from the brand to welcome him back to his first advertising shoot in a long time.

This shoot marks Kim's first official entertainment industry engagement since he effectively halted all activities in March of last year. Previously, Kim suspended all advertising and project work following allegations involving the late Kim Sae-ron, which were raised by the YouTube channel Garo Sero Institute. In particular, the release of the Disney Plus series "Knock-Off" has been indefinitely postponed for over a year.

Attention is now focused on whether Kim will gradually expand his domestic and international activities starting with this schedule, and whether this will lead to his return to acting projects.

 

(Reported by Kang Kyung-yoon | SBS Entertainment News)
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