K-drama superstar Kim Soo Hyun is confirmed to join the actor lineup for the 2026 Asia Artist Awards (AAA), an event scheduled to take place at the Kaohsiung National Stadium from December 5-6.
However, news of his attendance quickly spread across online community sites, sparking a massive, largely negative response from netizens.
Many fans were vocal in their dismay. Comments poured in, including: “I couldn’t believe my eyes…why is Kim Soo Hyun on the list? Even if it’s not a huge award show…still…” “This is a mess…so disgusting..” “Why are they adding him to the lineup…why? Why is he trying so hard to crawl back out?” “‘AAA’ has lost it…” “Things are going crazy…” and even a direct declaration: “I’m not going to watch the show because of Kim Soo Hyun.” Meanwhile, this isn’t the first time his recent return has faced backlash.
He recently drew similar criticism after news broke that he would attend the 2026 The Fact Music Awards (TMA) in Busan, marking his first major Korean event since the undisclosed controversy. This repeated negative fan sentiment highlights the significant public scrutiny surrounding his recent activities.
