As the rumor surrounding late star Kim Sae Ron swirls, local and foreign fans are protesting, and Kim Soo Hyun may have to pay a considerable price.

The controversy itself relates to Kim Soo Hyun allegedly having sex with Kim Sae Ron before she turned 18.

The actor has been under considerable scrutiny due to these allegations made on the Garo Sero Research Institute YouTube channel.

Kim is also slated to appear at the Kaohsiung Cherry Blossom Festival in Taiwan, which is scheduled for March 28 to 30, 2025.

After that, he should meet fans on the third day from 9:20 PM to 10:00 PM local time. Multiple ticket tiers for the event have already sold out.

However, as per Ilgan Sports, reports from Taiwanese outlet ET Today on March 19 suggest that Kim's appearance at the festival is now in doubt.

A local brand executive said, "If any changes happen, they will respond immediately to safeguard the rights of the people attending."

The event is still scheduled to move forward.

The representative said, "If there are any changes in the case, we will immediately respond to it, and petrol prices will be managed properly, keeping in mind the interests of consumers.'

However, industry sources believe he may have to pay a penalty of around KRW 1.32 billion (approximately USD 911,000) if Kim Soo Hyun ends up canceling the appearance.

As the story unfolds, the public sentiment around this actor changes to the negative, and cancellation is a real possibility. However, the situation is not yet clear and is still developing as fans and the entertainment community await the outcome.