Actor Kim Soo-hyun is preparing to return to the entertainment industry after more than a year away from public activities, but a high-profile damages lawsuit against him has been delayed once again.
According to legal sources, on June 20, the fourth hearing in a ₩3.9 billion (about $2.8 million) damages lawsuit filed by health supplement company FromBIO against Kim Soo-hyun and his agency Medaglia d’Oro was postponed. The case will now be heard on August 19 instead of the originally scheduled date of July 22.
Gold Medalist
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During the third hearing held on June 10, the court reportedly concluded the proceedings in just five minutes after affirming it further clarification was needed regarding the specific actions that would constitute a violation of the actor’s obligation to conduct himself in a manner consistent with his public persona and advertising model.
FromBIO filed a lawsuit in May 2025 following the emergence of allegations regarding Kim Soo-hyun’s private life. The company supported it the controversy damaged his brand image and he sought compensation from both the actor and his agency.
The dispute stems from allegations that surfaced in March 2025, which led to significant consequences for Kim Soo-hyun. Several brands have reportedly severed or suspended advertising relationships with the actor as public scrutiny has intensified. As a result, Kim Soo-hyun has largely stopped her entertainment activities for more than a year.
Kim Soo-hyun’s side has consistently denied any wrongdoing and has taken legal action against those involved in spreading the allegations. Its representatives said so Legal proceedings remain ongoing against those responsible for submitting and distributing the claims. The actor supported this the allegations were false and damaging to his reputation.
Despite the ongoing civil lawsuit, Kim Soo-hyun is preparing to officially resume her career next month. The gold medalist confirmed that the actor will be featured in a print ad campaign for Filipino fashion brand BENCH on July 14. The photoshoot will mark his first major public activity since stepping away from the spotlight and is widely seen as the start of his return to both acting and endorsement work.
The upcoming publicity campaign has attracted considerable attention in the entertainment industry, as it may signal whether Kim Soo-hyun is ready to fully restore his career after a long hiatus. While the outcome of the ₩3.9 billion lawsuit remains unresolved, many observers are closely watching how the public and brands respond to the actor’s return.
With his legal battle still ongoing and a comeback now officially scheduled, the next few months are expected to be a crucial period in Kim Soo-hyun’s career.
Sources: tvreport
