Was Kim Soo Hyun The Reason Behind Kim Sae Ron’s Passing? Grooming, Mistreating Past Exposed By Korean Reporter
On March 10, the GaroSaero Research Institute YouTube channel made a shocking claim that Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron were in a relationship for six years, beginning when Kim Sae Ron was 15 years old and Kim Soo Hyun was 27. It also revealed that Gold Medalist also asked Kim Sae Ron to pay back the money they lent her to settle her DUI accident when she was At the bottom of her life. The channel also stated that they conducted an exclusive interview with Kim Sae Ron’s family.
This revelation immediately went viral, dominating online discussions. However, many netizens remain skeptical about the credibility of the claim. This isn’t the first time rumors of Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron dating have surfaced. But given that GaroSaero Research Institute has a history of lawsuits from celebrities over false reports, people are questioning its reliability.
The Shocking Coincidence of Kim Sae Ron’s Passing
On February 16, the Asian entertainment industry was shaken by the news of Kim Sae Ron’s death at her home at the age of 25. After the tragic news spread, netizens pointed out that she passed away on Kim Soo Hyun’s birthday (February 16). This strange coincidence has reignited discussions about their rumored relationship.
Kim Sae Ron and Kim Soo Hyun’s Past Controversy
Kim Sae Ron was once an actress under Gold Medalist, the agency co-founded by Kim Soo Hyun and his cousin, Lee Sa Rang. However, after her 2022 DUI scandal, Gold Medalist terminated her contract.
In 2024, Kim Sae Ron stirred controversy when she posted an intimate photo with Kim Soo Hyun on her personal Instagram account. Although she deleted it within a minute, netizens quickly took screenshots and spread the image across social media, fueling further speculation about their relationship. Kim Soo Hyun’s side swiftly denied any dating rumors.
Kim Soo Hyun’s Agency Responds to Kim Sae Ron’s Death
Following Kim Sae Ron’s passing, Kim Soo Hyun’s agency released a statement:
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Kim Sae Ron. We extend our heartfelt condolences and hope she rests in peace.”It was also revealed that Kim Sae Ron owed 700 million KRW (~$525,000) to Gold Medalist as compensation for contract damages caused by her DUI scandal. Although she had promised to repay the debt, her career struggles, public backlash, and deteriorating physical and mental health made it nearly impossible. She took on part-time jobs, including working at a café and teaching acting to trainees, but her earnings were too low to cover her debts.
On March 10, Gold Medalist released a statement rejecting claims made by GaroSaero Research Institute, stating, “The allegations made by GaroSaero Research Institute regarding actor Kim Soo Hyun are entirely false.” The agency also threatened to take legal actions against the YouTube channel.