The Official Cause of Kim Sae-ron’s Death Revealed by the Bereaved Family – Reported by Kim Soo-hyun, Lee Jin-ho, Kang Kyung-yoon, and the Director of ‘Dongchimi’
1. Kim Soo-hyun
1-1) Relationship Timeline
- Kim Sae-ron and Kim Soo-hyun were in a relationship for six years, from the ages of 15 to 21 (2015-2021).
1-2) Agency Transition & Support
- In 2019, when Kim Soo-hyun established his own agency, Kim Sae-ron chose not to renew her contract with her previous agency and instead joined his.
- As they were in a relationship at the time, Kim Sae-ron helped with practical tasks, such as rookie visual directing, without receiving any payment.
1-3) Post-Breakup Incident During the 2022 DUI Case
- By the time of Kim Sae-ron’s DUI incident in 2022, they had already broken up.
- Kim Soo-hyun and Gold Medalist (his agency) assured her that they would cover all compensation costs and asked her not to handle damage assessment personally.
1-4) Settlement of KRW 700 Million
- Kim Soo-hyun’s agency compensated KRW 700 million ($540,000) and did not ask for repayment.
- Kim Sae-ron was grateful, stating, “Oppa took care of everything,” and her aunt also expressed appreciation for his kindness.
- Kim Sae-ron vowed to repay the amount by working hard, but her contract with the agency later expired.
1-5) Unexpected Demand for Repayment in 2024
- In 2024, Kim Sae-ron suddenly received a certified legal notice demanding repayment of the KRW 700 million.
- She attempted to contact Kim Soo-hyun but received no response.
- She even tried calling from her cousin’s phone, but he still did not answer.
1-6) Betrayal & Media Involvement
- Shortly after, journalists called Kim Sae-ron’s cousin’s number, asking if she was indeed Kim Sae-ron.
- This led her to believe that Kim Soo-hyun had leaked her contact information to reporters, leaving her feeling deeply betrayed.
1-7) Social Media Plea During ‘Queen of Tears’ Broadcast
- Amid the airing of ‘Queen of Tears,’ Kim Sae-ron uploaded a photo of herself cheek-to-cheek with Kim Soo-hyun but quickly deleted it.
- She later explained that she had done it in desperation, hoping he would reach out.
1-8) Kim Soo-hyun’s Agency Denies Claims
- Kim Soo-hyun’s agency dismissed her as an “unstable person” and released an official statement denying any romantic involvement.
- Despite this, Kim Sae-ron was still unable to establish contact with him.
1-9) Financial Struggles Leading to Suicide
- Unable to repay the KRW 700 million debt, Kim Sae-ron suffered financial hardships.
- She ultimately took her own life on Kim Soo-hyun’s birthday.
1-10) Bereaved Family’s Possession of Evidence
- Kim Sae-ron’s family possesses numerous photos from their relationship.
- ‘Garo Sero Institute’ (a YouTube channel known for exposing scandals) plans to release them gradually.
2. Lee Jin-ho (Journalist)
2-1) Malicious Reporting for Three Years
- Since Kim Sae-ron’s DUI case, Lee Jin-ho continuously published malicious reports against her for three years.
2-2) Psychological Toll
- Every time such reports were released, Kim Sae-ron suffered extreme mental distress and attempted self-harm multiple times.
2-3) Relationship with Manager
- When Kim Sae-ron was under Gold Medalist, her manager, Kwak Tae-young, was reportedly close to Lee Jin-ho.
2-4) Family’s Suspicions
- Kim Sae-ron’s family suspects that this manager was leaking information about her.
- On the day of her death, Lee Jin-ho released a statement claiming he had merely been asked to help with her comeback—a claim deemed baseless by the family.
2-5) Harassment Even After Death
- Lee Jin-ho is being referred to as “a devil” for contacting Kim Sae-ron’s grieving family on the day of her funeral.
- The family is considering legal action against him.
3. Kang Kyung-yoon (Journalist)
- One of the reporters responsible for malicious coverage of Kim Sae-ron.
4. ‘Dongchimi’ Director
4-1) Theater Director for Kim Sae-ron’s Supposed Comeback Project
- Initially known as Kim Sae-ron’s comeback project, but she was eventually removed.
4-2) Allegations of Misconduct
- Audio recordings from her aunt suggest issues of sexual harassment and verbal abuse on set.
4-3) Her Struggles to Stay in the Industry
- Despite the mistreatment, Kim Sae-ron desperately wanted to continue the project.
- However, she was ultimately dismissed under the pretense of “health issues.”
5. Additional Statements from Kim Sae-ron’s Aunt
5-1) Reason for Legal Name Change
- Kim Sae-ron legally changed her name because even while working part-time, people would recognize her and say, “Aren’t you that actress who got a DUI?”—often leading to her being forced to quit.
5-2) Ongoing Family Trauma
- The family continues to suffer immense grief.
- Even after her passing, false reports have accused her family of financially exploiting her, which has deeply wounded them.
5-3) A Plea to Stop False Reports & Hate Comments
- The family urges the media and the public to cease spreading false information and to stop the online hate campaigns.
The Viral Photo and Its Hidden Story
A widely circulated photo showing Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron together was initially thought to be related to their past dating rumors. However, it was later revealed that Kim Sae-ron uploaded the image after receiving a legal notice demanding repayment of KRW 700 million. She attempted to contact Kim Soo-hyun to confirm whether the notice was sent by his cousin or himself. After realizing that Kim Soo-hyun had blocked all of her numbers, she uploaded the photo in a desperate attempt to get a response from him.
Summary of the Kim Soo-hyun & Kim Sae-ron Incident
Kim Sae-ron and Kim Soo-hyun were in a relationship from when she was 15 and he was 27, lasting for six years. She worked in casting and directing at Kim Soo-hyun’s company without receiving proper payment. After her family was unable to get major news outlets to cover her story, they reported the case to ‘Garo Sero Institute.’
Debt Collection & Betrayal
When Kim Sae-ron received the legal notice demanding repayment, she initially assumed it was sent by Kim Soo-hyun’s cousin rather than Kim Soo-hyun himself.
However, when she attempted to call Kim Soo-hyun from her cousin’s phone, she discovered that he had blocked all of her numbers.
Shortly after, journalists contacted her cousin’s phone, asking if it was Kim Sae-ron’s new number. This led her to realize that Kim Soo-hyun had deliberately leaked her contact information to the media, leaving her in shock.
Debt Repayment Timeline
After the 2022 accident, Kim Soo-hyun’s agency provided KRW 700 million for damage compensation and living expenses. They initially allowed her one year to repay it. When she failed to do so, they immediately issued a legal demand for repayment. Given that she was an actress earning millions per project, it was not an urgent financial necessity, but the pressure on her was immense. Her family argues that Kim Soo-hyun had groomed her since she was young and then abandoned her when she was no longer beneficial to him.
Additional Statements from Kim Sae-ron’s Aunt
1) Reason for Legal Name Change
Kim Sae-ron legally changed her name because even while working part-time, people recognized her and made remarks about her DUI, which often led to her being forced to quit.
2) Ongoing Family Trauma
The family continues to suffer immense grief. Even after her passing, false reports have accused her family of financially exploiting her, which has deeply wounded them.
3) A Plea to Stop False Reports & Hate Comments
The family urges the media and the public to cease spreading false information and to stop the online hate campaigns.
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