[Exclusive]Kim Soo-hyun announces his return directly.. Over 40 offers for acting projects 'pour in'

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Actor Kim Soo-hyun has made a surprise return announcement. The industry, which had been waiting for him, is already showing intense interest in his next project.

On the 15th, Kim Soo-hyun announced his return by directly posting a photo on his personal account. His SNS, which had been inactive since February last year, has now resumed activity.

That day, Kim Soo-hyun regrammed a post from Bench Chairman Ben Chan, for whom he served as a model. After the controversy that erupted in February last year, Kim made his comeback on social media after a year and a half, signaling a "fresh start" as an actor. In the released photo, Kim Soo-hyun appeared exactly as we know him. His bright smile caught attention.

According to industry sources on that day, Kim Soo-hyun's return has gained momentum following the recent arrest of Kim Se-hee, CEO of the horizontal and vertical research institute. Reports indicate that over 40 scripts for films and dramas are already lined up for him moving forward.

Beyond just projects, people both inside and outside the industry are closely watching Kim Soo-hyun's return and discussing various collaborations.

Most notably, attention is focused on the release of Disney+'s "Knock Off," which Kim Soo-hyun has already completed filming. Nothing has been confirmed yet, but it appears the release schedule will be determined based on future circumstances.

Previously, following the death of the late Kim Sae-ron last year, Kim Soo-hyun was engulfed in various controversies and, after halting all activities, continued with legal measures. Kim Se-hee, CEO of the horizontal and vertical research institute, has consistently claimed since March last year through YouTube broadcasts and other means that Kim Soo-hyun had been in a romantic relationship with the late Kim Sae-ron since their minor years and bore responsibility for her death. However, investigative authorities determined that the voice recording files released by Kim Se-hee were fabricated using generative artificial intelligence (AI), and that the KakaoTalk conversation content between Kim Soo-hyun and the late Kim Sae-ron was also manipulated.

On the 23rd of last month, Kim Se-hee was arrested and prosecuted for violations including the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection (defamation by spreading false facts), the Special Act on Punishment of Stalking Crimes, the Special Act on Punishment of Sexual Violence Crimes (distribution of recordings made using cameras, etc.), attempted coercion, and threats.

Following this, Kim Soo-hyun's side issued a press statement saying, "We deeply thank everyone who believed in and waited for Kim Soo-hyun," thereby officially confirming his return.

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