As actor Kim Soo-hyun announced his return, his global fandom has also stepped up to show its support through a meaningful charitable donation.
On July 24, the child welfare organization Green Umbrella announced that the Kim Soo-hyun Korea & Global Fan Union donated 3,800 pieces of children's clothing and caps for underprivileged children in South Korea to celebrate the 19th anniversary of the actor's debut.
The donation was organized by the fan communities Yukaris (Daum Cafe) and DC Kim Soo-hyun Gallery, with participation from fans in 114 countries. To commemorate Kim Soo-hyun's 19th debut anniversary, they prepared 1,900 gift sets, each containing a children's T-shirt and a cap (1,900 T-shirts and 1,900 caps in total).
The fan union initially provided 1,000 sets, while BENCH, the clothing brand for which Kim Soo-hyun serves as a global ambassador, contributed an additional 900 sets. Green Umbrella will distribute the donated items to children from vulnerable families so they can receive and use them in a timely manner.
The fans' donation has drawn significant attention as it coincides with Kim Soo-hyun's return after approximately 18 months away from public activities. Earlier, Kim Se-ui, head of the YouTube channel Garosero Research Institute, who had repeatedly spread rumors involving Kim Soo-hyun and the late actress Kim Sae-ron, was arrested and indicted on charges including defamation through the dissemination of false information. On July 15, Kim Soo-hyun resumed activity on social media, officially signaling his return.
According to the article, the investigative authorities concluded that the audio recordings and KakaoTalk conversations used to support the allegations had been manipulated using generative artificial intelligence (AI), allowing Kim Soo-hyun to clear his name through legal proceedings.
Following news of his return, interest from the entertainment industry has reportedly surged. According to broadcasting and film industry sources, Kim Soo-hyun has already received more than 40 film and drama scripts. In addition, discussions are reportedly underway between the production team and Disney+ regarding the release schedule for "Knock-Off," the Disney+ original series that has already completed filming.
The fan union stated:
"We are grateful that we could celebrate Kim Soo-hyun's 19th debut anniversary by providing meaningful support to children in need. We hope this small gesture will help them grow up in a warm and healthy environment."
What interests me most about this project is not just the story itself, but the fact that it is being produced…
I kind of hope Mandee learns something from it too because characters in their series played by more feminine presenting actors are often not written that well. For example, Nunew is basically always made to play the same character (although Zee kind of too so maybe it’s more of a problem of trying to sell the actor ship instead of creating compelling characters) Another thing is agency. Many feminine presenting characters in Mandee series are given little agency within the story and they often don’t come across as fully fleshed out individuals. Any character, regardless of how they present themselves, needs strengths and weaknesses, desires,hopes and fears. And I have to say, Namping’s character in Uke showed us 1000% more personality than anything else we have seen from him so far (which makes me conclude it is mostly a writing issue)
Replying toFalhon Cyril•Jun 21, 2026•Liked Jun 21, 2026
This is exactly why I refused to jump to conclusions from day one.For months, the public was told there was only…
It is heartbreaking everything you wrote. When I found out that Lee Sun Kyun had taken his own life, I honestly didn’t understand at the time how things had reached that point. He was an actor I admired very much. My Mister was a drama I rewatched many times and it remained one of the dearest shows to my heart. I only understood the scale of this phenomenon of online lynching after the case involving Kim Soo Hyun. I hope there will be strict regulations and laws put in place, because what is happening is deeply painful and heartbreaking. I can say that I have matured during these past 15 months, since I saw the things people are capable of writing while hiding behind a screen. I hope laws and penalties will be created to protect actors, and that those who spread so much hatred will be held accountable. This is not entertainment. Real lives are involved here.
"What saddens me the most is that people who claimed to be defending victims ended up bullying and traumatizing other people simply for asking them to wait for evidence before destroying someone's life."
When irony prevails that's when everyone knows the reasoning (defending victims) is completely fabricated.
I'm a firm believer in what goes around comes around, we reap what we sow. All of the hateful comments will come around as a lesson one way or another. Will they trace it back to their comments? Probably not. Karma doesn't label its lessons it hopes we learn, or they'll be on repeat. One lesson for each comment.
Sweetie, you are preaching to the choir. I've reserved judgement on him from the beginning and failed to sway others to see things from an objective point of view until ALL legal means were exhausted. I was blasted as a pedo lover, a di*k rider, add dozens of other derogatory names, and worse. All the while the trauma from my childhood (onwards) sexual abuse was triggered MUCH worse by these so called good citizens and was made to be an abuser for doing so. I think the comment section under his profile should be wiped clean. Hers too if it isn't directly about her.
Replying toFalhon Cyril•Jun 12, 2026•Liked Jun 12, 2026
This is exactly why I refused to jump to conclusions from day one.For months, the public was told there was only…
Exactly what I believe too. This is the first time I’ve seen a celebrity pushed into such a situation, driven toward suicide by online harassment, without being given the chance to explain themselves or defend themselves.
The person Kim Sae-ron dated while she was a minor was a famous idol rapper (Mr. Song) from a major entertainment agency.
At the time, Kim Sae-ron reportedly did not even hide the relationship from those around her, so it was openly known.
It is said that journalists already know who this person is. There have also already been many articles about it on online portal sites.
The bereaved family discovered who Kim Sae-ron's real boyfriend was during her minor years after examining her mobile phone.
However, by inserting actor Kim Soo Hyun photo into all KakaoTalk conversations with other men and manipulating them, they made it appear as though the relationship during her minor years was with Kim Soo Hyun.
After Kim Sae-ron's death, even though she had been financially supporting her family and was married with a husband, out of all the men Kim Sae-ron had dated up to that point, they chose Kim Soo Hyun—the wealthiest and most popular one—as their target.
By accusing Kim Soo-hyun, with whom she allegedly dated only briefly as an adult, of having had a relationship with her while she was a minor and of pressuring her over debt, they carried out this nationwide fraud in an attempt to obtain financial gain through a contingency-fee arrangement and other monetary benefits.
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As actor Kim Soo-hyun announced his return, his global fandom has also stepped up to show its support through a meaningful charitable donation.
On July 24, the child welfare organization Green Umbrella announced that the Kim Soo-hyun Korea & Global Fan Union donated 3,800 pieces of children's clothing and caps for underprivileged children in South Korea to celebrate the 19th anniversary of the actor's debut.
The donation was organized by the fan communities Yukaris (Daum Cafe) and DC Kim Soo-hyun Gallery, with participation from fans in 114 countries. To commemorate Kim Soo-hyun's 19th debut anniversary, they prepared 1,900 gift sets, each containing a children's T-shirt and a cap (1,900 T-shirts and 1,900 caps in total).
The fan union initially provided 1,000 sets, while BENCH, the clothing brand for which Kim Soo-hyun serves as a global ambassador, contributed an additional 900 sets. Green Umbrella will distribute the donated items to children from vulnerable families so they can receive and use them in a timely manner.
The fans' donation has drawn significant attention as it coincides with Kim Soo-hyun's return after approximately 18 months away from public activities. Earlier, Kim Se-ui, head of the YouTube channel Garosero Research Institute, who had repeatedly spread rumors involving Kim Soo-hyun and the late actress Kim Sae-ron, was arrested and indicted on charges including defamation through the dissemination of false information. On July 15, Kim Soo-hyun resumed activity on social media, officially signaling his return.
According to the article, the investigative authorities concluded that the audio recordings and KakaoTalk conversations used to support the allegations had been manipulated using generative artificial intelligence (AI), allowing Kim Soo-hyun to clear his name through legal proceedings.
Following news of his return, interest from the entertainment industry has reportedly surged. According to broadcasting and film industry sources, Kim Soo-hyun has already received more than 40 film and drama scripts. In addition, discussions are reportedly underway between the production team and Disney+ regarding the release schedule for "Knock-Off," the Disney+ original series that has already completed filming.
The fan union stated:
"We are grateful that we could celebrate Kim Soo-hyun's 19th debut anniversary by providing meaningful support to children in need. We hope this small gesture will help them grow up in a warm and healthy environment."
https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/117/0004087974?spi_ref=m_entertain_x
I only understood the scale of this phenomenon of online lynching after the case involving Kim Soo Hyun. I hope there will be strict regulations and laws put in place, because what is happening is deeply painful and heartbreaking. I can say that I have matured during these past 15 months, since I saw the things people are capable of writing while hiding behind a screen.
I hope laws and penalties will be created to protect actors, and that those who spread so much hatred will be held accountable. This is not entertainment. Real lives are involved here.
When irony prevails that's when everyone knows the reasoning (defending victims) is completely fabricated.
I'm a firm believer in what goes around comes around, we reap what we sow. All of the hateful comments will come around as a lesson one way or another. Will they trace it back to their comments? Probably not. Karma doesn't label its lessons it hopes we learn, or they'll be on repeat. One lesson for each comment.
🔗 https://n.news.naver.com/article/008/0005196931
The person Kim Sae-ron dated while she was a minor was a famous idol rapper (Mr. Song) from a major entertainment agency.
At the time, Kim Sae-ron reportedly did not even hide the relationship from those around her, so it was openly known.
It is said that journalists already know who this person is.
There have also already been many articles about it on online portal sites.
The bereaved family discovered who Kim Sae-ron's real boyfriend was during her minor years after examining her mobile phone.
However, by inserting actor Kim Soo Hyun photo into all KakaoTalk conversations with other men and manipulating them, they made it appear as though the relationship during her minor years was with Kim Soo Hyun.
After Kim Sae-ron's death, even though she had been financially supporting her family and was married with a husband, out of all the men Kim Sae-ron had dated up to that point, they chose Kim Soo Hyun—the wealthiest and most popular one—as their target.
By accusing Kim Soo-hyun, with whom she allegedly dated only briefly as an adult, of having had a relationship with her while she was a minor and of pressuring her over debt, they carried out this nationwide fraud in an attempt to obtain financial gain through a contingency-fee arrangement and other monetary benefits.