The family of the late actress Kim Sae Ron has vehemently denied rumors of her alleged marriage, expressing profound distress over recent claims made by YouTuber Lee Jin Ho.
“We Had No Idea”: Family Denies Marriage and Abortion Claims
According to the YouTube channel Garo Sero Research Institute (HOVERLAB), the family stated,
“We have never heard anything about Sae Ron being married and had no knowledge of it. We also don’t know why her former manager told Lee Jin Ho about an abortion.”
This statement directly contradicts claims made by Lee Jin Ho, who alleged that Kim Sae Ron had secretly married overseas and undergone an abortion.
The family further refuted claims that a former manager paid for Kim Sae Ron’s hospital bills, saying,
“It is claimed that Kim Sae Ron’s manager paid 20 million KRW (~13,617 USD) for her hospital bills because no one else did, but this makes no sense. The bereaved family broke down in tears, demanding evidence. How could anyone drive a nail into the hearts of grieving parents like this?”
Mother’s Heartbreaking Plea: “Do I Have to Die For Them to Stop?”
HOVERLAB described a meeting with Kim Sae Ron’s mother, portraying a scene of immense sorrow.
“We met with Kim Sae Ron’s mother yesterday, and she looked like a mere skeleton. She was sobbing uncontrollably, asking if they had to mutilate her daughter’s reputation this much.”
The mother expressed her desperation, stating,
“I can’t let this happen. Do I have to die for Lee Jin Ho and Kim Soo Hyun to stop tormenting us?”
A Mother’s Letter: “Your Scent Still Lingers”
HOVERLAB also released a letter allegedly written by Kim Sae Ron’s mother, revealing the depth of her grief. In the letter, she wrote to her late daughter,
“I still keep all your clothes and belongings. I can’t throw anything away. Your scent still lingers on your pajamas, so I haven’t washed them. I sleep holding onto them. You kept saying you were going to die, and now… are you finally at peace?”
She expressed regret over not spending more time with her daughter, saying,
“I should have stayed by your side longer. I was too busy working to be there in your final moments. You must have been so scared… Looking back, all I have left is regret.”
The mother also recalled her daughter’s desire for normalcy and her own attempts to protect her, reflecting,
“I kept telling you, ‘Don’t post pictures. Stay out of sight. Don’t stay out late. Don’t drink…’ But now I realize, all you wanted was to hold onto normalcy. And all I did was tell you not to, thinking I was protecting you.”
Family Maintains Relationship Claims, Agency Denies Underage Dating
The family continues to assert that Kim Sae Ron was in a relationship with actor Kim Soo Hyun when she was a minor. However, Kim Soo Hyun’s agency has refuted this claim, stating,
“Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron only dated after she became an adult, from the summer of 2019 to the fall of 2020. The claim that Kim Soo Hyun dated Kim Sae Ron when she was underage is false.”
Ongoing Controversy and Demands for Apology
The controversy surrounding Kim Sae Ron’s death has been further fueled by Lee Jin Ho’s claims and the subsequent denials from her family. The mother’s letter reveals her desire for an apology, stating,
“All I ever wanted was an apology for turning you into a liar, and for something like this to never happen again.”
She concludes the letter with a heartbreaking message to her daughter,
“Don’t worry. No matter what, your mother knows the truth. We all do. Your friends do. You always told me, ‘Don’t worry, Mom. Even if the world doesn’t know, I do.’ It must have been so overwhelming, right? I’m sorry, Ron… I’ll let you rest in peace now.”
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