Kim Soo-hyun Reaches Out to Kim Sae-ron's Family Amid Controversy

Actor Kim Soo-hyun has left a message for the late Kim Sae-ron's mother, asking her to contact him, but the family remains unsettled. On March 15, the YouTube channel Garosero Research Institute reported that the family expressed increased anger following Kim Soo-hyun's recent statement. On March 14, Kim Soo-hyun had requested that Kim Sae-ron's mother reach out to his office.

Kim Sae-ron's mother stated, "Our goal is to restore the honor of my child, which was destroyed by numerous false articles. We also want to create a legal foundation to hold accountable the malicious YouTubers and cyber bullies who continue to commit crimes against her." She emphasized that Kim Sae-ron never lied to the media, did not engage in gambling, and was not a child who only enjoyed nightlife with friends. She also refuted claims that manipulated photos led to dating rumors.

Furthermore, she expressed her frustration over the false narratives surrounding her daughter, including claims that Kim Sae-ron was a breadwinner for her family and that they squandered her earnings. "The sharp arrows of false articles have targeted my daughter, who had just turned twenty, and she alone endured the shameful and insulting comments directed at her as a woman. She has suffered in silence for three years without sleep," she added, asserting that the false articles triggered by Lee Jin-ho led to her daughter being bullied by the public.

The family hopes to restore Kim Sae-ron's honor as an actress and prevent similar incidents in the future by urging the media to fulfill their responsibilities.

In response, Kim Soo-hyun's agency, Goldmedalist, released a statement on March 15, clarifying that the photos shared by Garosero were taken on December 14, 2019, and that there is no justification for the indiscriminate release of private images. They urged an end to the dissemination of personal information.

The agency also acknowledged the pain Kim Sae-ron's mother is experiencing after losing her daughter, stating that no words can adequately comfort her. They expressed deep sorrow for the suffering Kim Sae-ron endured and empathized with her mother's concerns regarding media coverage. However, they noted that some of the mother's claims differ from their perspective and suggested that public disputes may not be appropriate for restoring the late actress's honor. They offered to meet with her to provide further explanations and encouraged her to contact Goldmedalist at any time.