Public attention focuses on Kim Soo-hyun's return... 'Knock Off' release date announced → Next project under serious consideration [Star Issue]

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The entertainment industry is closely watching actor Kim Soo-hyun's return. Since the announcement of his completed film 'Knock Off', all eyes are on what his next project will be.

After more than a year of suspended activities, Kim Soo-hyun recently announced his comeback. On the 14th, Bench Chan, chairman of the Philippine clothing brand BENCH, posted photos from Kim Soo-hyun's commercial shoot on his own account, confirming the return.

The following day, on the 15th, Kim Soo-hyun himself uploaded the same photo to his personal account, officially declaring his comeback. His social media activity, which had been halted since February of last year, has now resumed. Kim Soo-hyun returned to social media after a year and a half following the controversy that erupted in February of last year. In the released photos, Kim Soo-hyun appeared exactly as we know him.

According to industry sources, discussions about Kim Soo-hyun's return have gained momentum since the arrest of Kim Se-se, CEO of the research institute Garo-Sero. Rumors suggest that over 40 movie and drama scripts are already waiting for Kim Soo-hyun upon his return.

It is only natural that the entertainment industry is closely monitoring the return of Kim Soo-hyun, South Korea's top star and ratings king. Both inside and outside the industry, people are paying close attention to his comeback and discussing various potential collaborations.

Before Kim Soo-hyun decides on his next project, all eyes are also on the release date of Disney+'s 'Knock Off', which he has already completed filming. Reports indicate that Disney+ is carefully considering the release date while assessing the current situation.

Previously, following the death of Kim Sae-ron last year, Kim Soo-hyun was engulfed in multiple controversies and has continued legal actions after completely halting his activities. Since March of last year, Kim Se-se, CEO of Garo-Sero Institute, has consistently claimed through YouTube broadcasts and other platforms 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-se were fabricated using generative artificial intelligence (AI), and that the KakaoTalk conversation records between Kim Soo-hyun and the late Kim Sae-ron were also manipulated.

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

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

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