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Ex-Boyfriend of Late Kim Sae-ron Denies Actor Kim Soo-hyun's Involvement in Her Death
On the 25th, an interview with K, who is believed to be Kim Sae-ron's former boyfriend, was released by a media outlet. According to the interview, K stated that Kim Sae-ron's death was not due to actor Kim Soo-hyun but rather because of 'New York man' A, whom she married earlier this year in the United States.
K said, "I know that Sae-ron's death was not because of actor Kim Soo-hyun. There are too many hidden truths, and I'm very angry. I want to reveal some of it to the world to soothe Sae-ron's spirit."
According to the media, Kim Sae-ron had a difficult time after marrying A. During this period, she communicated with K, and upon discovering this, A allegedly confiscated her phone, monitored her, and subjected her to verbal and physical abuse. This led Kim Sae-ron to experience mental turmoil and attempt self-harm multiple times.
K claimed that Kim Sae-ron struggled the most due to her family's indifference and despaired over her situation. On November 1, 2024, she had to undergo emergency surgery for a severed wrist ligament due to self-harm, but despite being informed, none of her family members showed up. K stated that he was the one who stayed by her side until she was discharged, and the hospital bills were paid by a representative from her agency.
K further stated, "Right after Sae-ron was discharged, I took her home, only to find her mother casually dining with an acquaintance, showing no signs of surprise or empathy for her pain. Because of her family's attitude, Sae-ron always wanted to escape somewhere."
K added, "It's absurd for the aunt to appear late as a bereaved family member and suggest that Sae-ron took her life due to issues with Kim Soo-hyun. The fact that none of the family knew about her marriage to the New York man indicates a lack of communication with their daughter. Now, after her passing, bringing up her past relationship with a famous actor from years ago seems to have ulterior motives."
On the 10th, Kim Sae-ron's family claimed in an interview with the YouTube channel 'Garo Sero Institute' that Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron dated for six years from 2015 to 2021. The claim that Kim Soo-hyun dated Kim Sae-ron while she was a minor has severely impacted his image. Despite Kim Soo-hyun and his agency's immediate denial, they have faced criticism both domestically and internationally for allegedly being involved in grooming crimes.
By Kim Se-a, TenAsia Reporter haesmik@tenasia.co.kr
