Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun canceled his fan meeting in Taiwan. The news was announced by 7-Eleven Taiwan through an official statement on Tuesday March 25, 2025. Previously, there were rumors that Kim Soo Hyun's fan meeting was in danger of being canceled, but this was denied by the promoter.
Kim Soo Hyun's controversy began on Monday March 10, 2025 when his romantic relationship with the late Kim Sae Ron was revealed to the public. Kim Sae Ron's aunt said the couple started dating in 2015 with a 12-year age difference.
At that time, Kim Sae Ron was still 15 years old while Kim Soo Hyun was almost in his thirties. Not a few Korean netizens criticized Kim Soo Hyun for dating a minor. The star of the Korean drama Queen of Tears was labeled a pedophile.
The agency, Gold Medalist, which denied their romantic relationship, finally admitted that Kim Soo Hyun dated Kim Sae Ron in 2019, when the actress had grown up. Amidst his controversies, Kim Soo Hyun is scheduled to attend the 2025 Kaohsiung Cherry Blossom Festival in Taiwan.
The event will take place over three days from March 28 to 30, 2025. Kim Soo Hyun is expected to greet fans at a series of fan meetings on March 30, 2025 from 9:20 p.m. to 10 p.m. local time. Promoter President Enterprises confirmed that there was no change in plans as rumored on social media. Kim Soo Hyun will still appear in front of his fans.
A total of 50 Taiwanese police officers were deployed to secure Kim Soo Hyun's first appearance after stumbling into controversy. 7-Eleven Taiwan has also adjusted the marketing schedule for its latest product collaboration with Kim Soo Hyun by releasing fresh food, coffee cups, and cup sleeves featuring the actor's face.
Finally, on Tuesday March 25, 2025, the Instagram account of 7-Eleven Taiwan announced that Kim Soo Hyun was unable to attend the 2025 Kaohsiung Cherry Blossom Festival. 7-Eleven Taiwan will refund Kim Soo Hyun's fans who have requested a refund. And fans can still watch the 2025 Kaohsiung Cherry Blossom Festival show for free.
"Those who purchased tickets on March 30, 2025 will still be able to enter and watch the show that day. Event organizers will begin the refund process on March 31, 2025 at 10 a.m. Those who purchased tickets for March 30, 2025 will be able to request a full refund."
"Guest Kim Soo Hyun will not be able to attend the 'Kim Soo Hyun fan meeting' event originally scheduled for March 30, 2025 due to a schedule change. Points from OPENPOINT will be fully refunded to the participating (7-Eleven Taiwan) members.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused," read the statement on the Instagram account @7eleventw. Interest in Kim Soo Hyun's fan meeting in Taiwan is high. Tickets for VIP, general, and couple seats are sold out. There are only a few tickets left in certain areas such as tickets specifically for elderly fans.
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