Bench announced Wednesday, Sept. 9, the ticketing and fan benefit details for Bench Kim Soo Hyun: Our Forever With You, which will take place on Oct. 2, 2026, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
Unlike a traditional ticket sale, fans can get event tickets by meeting the minimum purchase requirement for regular-priced Bench merchandise.
The announcement comes as Kim Soo-hyun continues his return to public activities following months of controversy.
Police probe ends with no charges
On Sept. 8, The Korea Times reported that prosecutors upheld the South Korean police’s decision not to pursue charges against Kim Soo-hyun, effectively bringing the roughly 16-month investigation to a close.
Police had determined that the evidence did not provide enough basis to support allegations from Kim Sae-ron’s family that the actor had been in a relationship with the actress and groomed her while she was a minor.
In May, police concluded that key evidence used to support the allegations, including KakaoTalk screenshots and an audio recording released by Kim Se-ui, head of the YouTube channel Garosero Research Institute, had been manipulated.
Investigators found that several parts of the chat screenshots had been altered, while the audio recording purportedly featuring Kim Sae-ron was determined to have been generated using artificial intelligence.
Kim Soo-hyun previously returned to the Philippines in July 2024 for his Eyes on You Asia tour fan meeting. His upcoming Bench event marks his next Manila appearance.
Hallyudorama previously reported that the actor’s return had been anticipated following his renewed association with Bench, including his new advertising campaign for the Filipino lifestyle brand.
‘Kim Soo-hyun fan meeting ticket prices’
Fans can qualify for one event ticket with a minimum single-receipt net purchase of regular-priced Bench men’s and ladies’ merchandise.
The promo covers purchases including bundling, cosmetics, select consignment items, gift boxes, gift wrappers, and regular gift packs.
International fans can also participate by purchasing Bench gift certificates through the official Bench Online website. Each single-receipt net purchase entitles the buyer to one ticket, although gift certificate purchases are applicable only to the SVIP, VIP, and Box Premium tiers.
What fans can get with each ticket tier
All four tiers include one event ticket, but the SVIP and VIP packages come with additional chances to win exclusive experiences and merchandise.
SVIP — ₱12,000
The SVIP tier includes a reserved seat and one event ticket, plus chances to win:
- One of 50 press conference view passes
- One of 100 photo opportunity slots, with 10 winners per set
- One of 12 signed selcas
- One of 200 pre-signed posters
- One of 20 Bench merchandise items signed by Kim Soo-hyun
- One of 25 Kim Soo-hyun life-size standees
VIP — ₱8,000
The VIP tier includes a reserved seat and one event ticket, plus a chance to win one of 200 Goodbye Wave With Mini Kim Soo Hyun standees.
Box Premium — ₱6,000
Box Premium includes one event ticket with free seating.
Box Regular — ₱2,000
Box Regular also includes one event ticket with free seating.
When to shop for the fan meeting
For SVIP, fans purchasing online through Bench during the international-only shopping period may purchase only on Sept. 10, while the in-store SVIP promotion will run from Sept. 10 to 12. Ticket redemption for SVIP purchases will be available from Sept. 10 to Oct. 2.
Meanwhile, Bench Online will accept both local and international purchases for VIP and Box Premium from Sept. 13 to 17. In-store purchases and ticket redemption for these tiers will be available from Sept. 13 to Oct. 2.
Tickets for Box Regular will be available exclusively at Bench stores from Sept. 13 to Oct. 2, with ticket redemption also available during the same period.
Because the event uses a purchase-based ticketing system, fans planning to attend should take note of the minimum spending requirement as well as the specific purchase and redemption periods for their preferred tier.
Kim Soo-hyun returns to Manila
Kim Soo-hyun’s October fan meeting will be his first major Manila event since his 2024 Eyes on You Asia tour stop.
Bench announced Kim Soo-hyun’s return to Manila in August, confirming that the actor would headline the Oct. 2 event at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. The announcement came after he resumed professional activities in July by filming a new commercial and pictorial for Bench in South Korea.
His return to public activities has gathered momentum in recent months. He has already appeared on a television program in Jakarta and is scheduled to appear at The Fact Music Awards on Sept. 19, followed by the Asia Artist Awards in December.
For Filipino fans, Our Forever With You now gives them a chance to see Kim Soo-hyun in person again — while also offering several ways to get closer to the actor through the event’s higher-tier benefits.
This article was written with the help of AI and was reviewed and edited by the Hallyu Dorama team.