Kim Soo-hyun makes grand return on Indonesian TV to cheers from fans

Actor Kim Soo-hyun has signaled the resumption of his career by appearing at an official overseas event, breaking a hiatus of approximately one year. While various controversies and legal battles continue in Korea, he has reconfirmed his presence as a Hallyu (Korean Wave) star by meeting the public first on the international stage.

On the 23rd, the Indonesian broadcaster RCTI announced Kim's visit through its official SNS, releasing a message to the effect of, "Kim Soo-hyun is here. We can feel how many people have missed him. Welcome back."

Kim was invited as a special guest to the live broadcast 'Mahakarya RCTI 37,' a special program celebrating the 37th anniversary of RCTI. He engaged in official activities for the first time in a long while, including conducting interviews with local fans and participating in the performance.

In released footage from the scene, enthusiastic cheers from fans waiting for Kim continued. He responded actively to the crowd by smiling brightly, waving, giving thumbs up, and making finger hearts. Local fans also gave him a passionate welcome, shouting "I love you."

This move is significant as it marks the first time Kim has appeared on a major overseas broadcast stage after refraining from official activities for an extended period. Evaluations suggest he has reconfirmed his global recognition by directly interacting with overseas fans ahead of resuming domestic activities.

Kim has built high recognition both domestically and internationally through numerous works such as "Moon Embracing the Sun," "My Love from the Star," "The Producers," and "It's Okay to Not Be Okay." Notably, "My Love from the Star" and "The Producers" are considered representative works that drove the Hallyu (Korean Wave) craze across Asia, establishing Kim as one of the leading actors representing Korea.

However, legal battles surrounding Kim are still ongoing in Korea. YouTuber Kim Se Ui has been taken to trial on charges including defamation against Kim. Kim's side has refuted various allegations regarding the timing of his relationship with the late Kim Sae-ron as false information and is continuing legal responses.

Following his recent resumption of advertising activities, Kim is expanding his reach through overseas schedules. On October 2, he is also scheduled to attend a fan-meeting hosted by the Philippine lifestyle brand BENCH.

Attention is focused on whether Kim, who chose an overseas stage for his first official appearance after a year-long hiatus, will fully resume his activities in Korea. In particular, observers are watching how the continued support of his global fandom and the ongoing legal proceedings in Korea will impact his future entertainment career.