Kim Soo-hyun's Agency Responds to Late Kim Sae-ron's Mother's Statements
On March 15, 2025, Gold Medalist, the agency representing Kim Soo-hyun, issued a statement addressing the recent comments made by the mother of the late Kim Sae-ron. The agency clarified that the photos released by the YouTube channel 가로세로연구소 (Garo Sero Research Institute) were taken on December 14, 2019, and emphasized that there is no justification for the indiscriminate release of private images involving Kim Soo-hyun and the deceased. They urged for an end to the dissemination of personal information.
The agency expressed deep sympathy for the pain Kim Sae-ron's mother is experiencing after the loss of her daughter, stating that no words can adequately comfort her. They also acknowledged the mother's concerns regarding various media reports about her daughter, noting that Kim Soo-hyun has also been affected by the allegations made in the Garo Sero report. However, they indicated that there are differing views on some of the claims made by the mother, and they believe there may be information she is not yet aware of. The agency suggested that publicly debating these issues would not be appropriate for either the mother or the late Kim Sae-ron, who sought to restore her daughter's honor. They offered to meet with the mother to provide further explanations and encouraged her to reach out to their office.
On March 14, Kim Sae-ron's mother shared her perspective on the same YouTube channel, stating that their goal is to restore her daughter's reputation, which was tarnished by numerous false articles. She expressed a desire to establish legal measures against malicious YouTubers and cyberbullies who continue to spread harmful narratives.
She asserted that Kim Sae-ron never lied to the media, did not engage in gambling, and was not a party girl. The mother criticized the fabricated narratives that have emerged since her daughter's passing, including claims about her being a breadwinner for her family and allegations of financial exploitation by her relatives. She lamented that her daughter, who was just over twenty years old, faced severe online harassment and personal attacks, which she endured alone for three years without sleep.
The mother concluded by expressing hope that the family could restore Kim Sae-ron's honor as an actress and that measures would be put in place to prevent such incidents from happening again, ensuring that the media fulfills its responsibilities.
