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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Entertainment
Adrienne Martinez

Kim Soo-hyun Returns to the Spotlight After A 16-Month Hiatus Over False Allegations Involving Late Kim Sae-ron

South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun resumes his career with a new advertising campaign after being cleared of false allegations. (Credit: Instagram/soohyun_k216)

South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun has officially returned to the public eye after a 16-month hiatus, making his comeback with a new advertising campaign for Philippine fashion brand BENCH following the conclusion of police investigations into allegations involving the late actress Kim Sae-ron, who died by suicide in February 2025.

The commercial shoot marks Kim's first official entertainment activity since March 2025, when he suspended his career amid claims about his past relationship with the actress.

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