New Allegations Surface Regarding Late Actress Kim Sae-ron

New claims have emerged regarding the late actress Kim Sae-ron, who has remained silent amidst ongoing controversies and allegations that have persisted for over ten days, increasing public fatigue. Previously, Kim Sae-ron's family alleged through the YouTube channel 'Garo Sero Research Institute' (abbreviated as 'Gaseyeon') that she had been in a relationship with actor Kim Soo-hyun for six years, starting when she was 15. They also claimed that after Kim Sae-ron's DUI accident in 2022, which led to her hiatus and financial struggles, she was pressured to repay 700 million KRW borrowed for accident settlements.

Kim Soo-hyun's agency, Gold Medalist, labeled these claims as "obviously false" and acknowledged that Kim Sae-ron and Kim Soo-hyun had dated from the summer of 2019 until fall 2020, after she became an adult. However, they clarified that regarding the repayment of the 700 million KRW, if the agency were to cover the penalty fee that Kim Sae-ron was responsible for, it could lead to legal issues for the executives involved, and the costs might not be recognized as company expenses. They emphasized the need to secure their claims against Kim Sae-ron.

The dispute has continued for about ten days, with Gaseyeon demanding an official apology from Kim Soo-hyun and his agency, while also disseminating personal photos and videos of him. Recently, a video surfaced allegedly showing a man, presumed to be Kim Soo-hyun, on a date at Kim Sae-ron's home, escalating the situation further.

The agency responded by urging the public to stop attempts to tarnish Kim Soo-hyun's reputation based on unrelated photos and online posts. In a shocking turn, a YouTuber, referred to as A, claimed that Kim Sae-ron had married her boyfriend and suffered a miscarriage. This claim was made on the 19th, along with a recording of a woman, presumed to be Kim Sae-ron, stating, "I got pregnant. I terminated it. I was pressured into marriage because of the child," and mentioning that her boyfriend worked at a major company in New York.

In light of these startling allegations, the family of Kim Sae-ron issued a rebuttal on the 20th, denying claims of marriage, pregnancy, and miscarriage. They stated through the Gaseyeon channel that they had never heard of her being married and expressed disbelief over claims that no one paid her hospital bills, with her manager allegedly covering 20 million KRW. They requested evidence for these claims, expressing their distress over the situation.

The family expressed their anguish, stating, "Must our daughter be subjected to this level of scrutiny?" They had initially planned an emergency press conference but the mother felt unable to proceed, fearing for her own well-being. Instead, she sent a handwritten letter, which was shared publicly.

As Kim Sae-ron's name continues to be brought up, various allegations and controversies surrounding her are being resurrected, leading to a situation that seems more about defamation than restoring her reputation. Concerns are growing not only for Kim Soo-hyun but also for the safety of the bereaved family. The public is also feeling overwhelmed by unverified personal allegations. With this controversy dragging on for over ten days, there is a pressing need for the public to exercise discernment and not blindly accept every sensational claim made online.