Dispatch has uncovered the untold story behind Kim Sae-ron’s financial struggles, revealing the events that led to her distress during her time of crisis.
A particularly concerning detail was that Kim Soo-hyun’s side took action by sending a debt notice to Kim Sae-ron at a time when she was financially struggling and unable to repay. The debt notice stated: “If the full amount is not repaid in a short period, we will take civil and criminal legal action.” Unable to settle the debt immediately, Kim Sae-ron reportedly sent a plea for help to Kim Soo-hyun. The actor then allegedly forwarded the message to several reporters, inadvertently disclosing her phone number.
When Dispatch asked Gold Medalist why they demanded money from Kim Sae-ron during her time of hardship, with her being the sole breadwinner of her family, the company responded, “Previously, our partner demanded payment, so we advanced the money for Kim Sae-ron. The debt notice was just a formality, and we knew we couldn’t recover the full amount. She can repay it gradually.”
Dispatch then pressed further, asking if Kim Sae-ron knew the debt notice was merely a formality. Gold Medalist responded carelessly, “We don’t know, but the manager must have contacted her and explained this. We also needed paperwork.” The company denied pressuring Kim Sae-ron, adding, “When we lent her the money, we told her, ‘You can repay when you have money.’”
The company’s lack of responsibility enraged netizens. While claiming no pressure was applied, the actress reportedly became distressed over the debt notice. Dispatch continued its inquiry, asking how much Kim Sae-ron had paid for the accident, and received the answer, “Her car was sold as a used vehicle because it could not be repaired. The amount was around 35 million KRW (approximately 24,200 USD). We have not received any payment since then.”
However, according to Dispatch’s investigation, Kim Sae-ron didn’t sit idly by and wait for help from the company. She did everything she could within her means. The actress sold her car and motorcycle, spending over 200 million KRW (approximately 140,000 USD) to compensate for the damage.
The situation highlights the difficult circumstances Kim Sae-ron faced while trying to manage her financial struggles, and the irresponsible actions of those who should have supported her.