Actor Kim Soo Hyun’s Gold Medalist agency confirmed to Xports News on July 14 that the actor is shooting a commercial and promotional photoshoot for Filipino lifestyle brand BENCH.
The filming marks Kim Soo Hyun’s first official schedule in about a year and four monthsafter its operations were effectively shut down following allegations relating to the late actress Kim Sae Ron in March last year.
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Separately, Kim Soo Hyun was also involved in a civil lawsuit filed by one of his former advertisers. On July 8, a South Korean court recommended mediation during the second hearing of a damages lawsuit filed by outdoor brand Eider against gold medalist Kim Soo Hyun. Eider had initially asked for about 2.5 billion won (about $1.8 million) in damages, arguing that the controversy surrounding the actor had damaged the brand’s image.
During the last hearing, however, the company reportedly reduced the request to around 400 million won, moving the request from reputational damage to the repayment of the remaining compensation provided for in the sponsorship contract.
While it’s unclear when the actor will resume home entertainment projects, the overseas campaign marks his first confirmed professional activity since the controversy put much of his career on hold.
Sources: Nate News
