[2026 TMA] Kim Soo-hyun makes first official appearance after controversy... Appears in Busan for the first time in 1 year and 6 months
Kim Soo-hyun attends as an award presenter for 'TMA Popularity Award'The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by
and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Actor Kim Soo-hyun is appearing as an award presenter. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM[THE FACT|Reporter Culture Young] Actor Kim Soo-hyun appeared at an official event in Korea for the first time in about 1 year and 6 months since the privacy controversy. He visited Busan as an award presenter for the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA)'.Kim Soo-hyun attended as an award presenter for the 'TMA Popularity Award' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. This is the first official stage for TMA in Korea. Kim Soo-hyun took the stage as an award presenter and presented the trophy to Lim Young Woong, appearing in front of domestic fans for the first time in a long time.Kim Soo-hyun handed over the trophy to Lim Young Woong, the winner of the TMA Popularity Award.Kim Soo-hyun said, "Although I am standing here as an award presenter today, I am a person who truly loves K-pop," adding, "K-pop, which contains our emotions and stories, is a culture that transcends borders and languages, allowing the whole world to empathize and communicate."He continued, "The power of music has also grown," and "This is a meaningful moment created by the convergence of hearts and choices from around the world. I am also happy to be a part of that glorious moment."The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Actor Kim Soo-hyun is appearing as an award presenter and greeting the audience. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROMThis appearance marks his first official event in about 1 year and 6 months since a press conference in March of last year. Attention was focused both inside and outside the venue as Kim Soo-hyun, who had virtually suspended his activities in Korea following allegations related to the late Kim Sae-ron, took the stage at the awards ceremony.Previously, Kim Soo-hyun had resumed his activities, primarily overseas. Last month, he appeared as a special guest on the 37th anniversary live broadcast of Indonesia's private broadcaster RCTI, continuing his official activities by singing the OST of his representative work 'Dream High'. He also recently conducted interviews with local media.Meanwhile, regarding the allegations surrounding Kim Soo-hyun, the Seoul Seongdong Police Station decided not to forward the case to the prosecution in July concerning charges of violating the Child Welfare Act and perjury. Subsequently, the prosecution returned the investigation records to the police on the 3rd, and it is known that they did not request supplementary investigation or reinvestigation. Kim Soo-hyun's side is continuing legal action against the spread of false information.Kim Soo-hyun debuted in 2007 with the MBC sitcom 'Kimchi Cheese Smile' and established himself as a Hallyu star with appearances in 'Dream High', 'The Moon Embracing the Sun', 'My Love from the Star', and 'Queen of Tears'.culture@tf.co.kr
