Chen Qi-mai calls for "cautious assessment" as Kim Soo-hyun confirms he will no longer come to Taiwan.
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The Kaohsiung Cherry Blossom Festival is about to take place, but the originally invited South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun will not come to Taiwan due to a scandal. Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai urged the organizers to carefully consider, and on the afternoon of the 25th, the organizing committee announced the cancellation of Kim Soo-hyun's appearance and that full refunds would be provided. Original ticket holders can enter for free, and the refund period will last for two weeks. Kim Soo-hyun's scandal has drawn the attention of the South Korean police, leading to an investigation and becoming a focal point of the situation.
The Kaohsiung Cherry Blossom Festival is about to take place, and South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun was originally the focus of the event's promotion. However, due to the impact of a scandal, he has ultimately become a controversial figure. Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai called on the organizers at noon to consider their decisions carefully. Shortly after, the organizers confirmed around 5 PM today that Kim Soo-hyun would not be coming to Taiwan, while the performances of other artists would proceed as scheduled.
Currently, the staff is busy setting up the stage and arranging the venue, but the much-anticipated Kim Soo-hyun will definitely not attend. The organizers issued a statement on the afternoon of 25th, stating that Kim Soo-hyun's schedule had been adjusted, and related activities for the Kaohsiung Cherry Blossom Festival and fan meetings would be canceled, with full refunds being issued. Audience members holding original tickets can enter for free, with a refund period expected to last two weeks. The decision to cancel this schedule seems also related to Mayor Chen Chi-mai's statements.
Chen Chi-mai mentioned, "The Kim Soo-hyun incident has caused considerable controversy in South Korea. This not only affects him personally but also impacts the events held in Taiwan. I urge the organizers to consider carefully." His statements at noon did not timely influence the organizers' arrangements, and they ultimately decided not to allow Kim Soo-hyun to come to Taiwan. The reason may be that his performance fee required for coming to Taiwan amounts to over 13 million, and if he were to cancel, he might have to compensate 30 million. If the organizers choose to cancel the collaboration first, they may also need to bear losses, with specific matters needing to be negotiated by both parties.
Additionally, South Korean police have begun an investigation into the Kim Soo-hyun incident. Lawyers have indicated that the family of Kim Sae-ron has filed a complaint with the police, accusing a former entertainment reporter of defamation and mentioning legal considerations. Kim Soo-hyun has become an extremely sensitive topic due to the scandal surrounding him.