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 Kim Soo Hyun has personally spoken about the Kim Saeron issue for the first time. Kim soo-hyun held a press conference at 4:30 p.m. KST on March 31 at a hotel in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul. Along with him is Attorney Kim Jong-bok of LKB & Partners. Kim Soo Hyun stated: "I'm sorry. I think too many people are suffering because of me. And I feel sorry that the late actor isn't able to rest in peace"  "I consider myself a coward. I have always been too preoccupied with holding on to what I have. I didn't even believe in the favor that came to me, and I was always afraid of what I would lose or be harmed, and I was busy running away and denying it. So, it took me a long time to get to stand here today. So I thought about what it would have been like if I had just said everything. If I had done so, my fans and my agency who have done so much to make this press conference would suffer less. Everytime something about me and Kim Sae Ron was exposed, I thought, ...

UPDATE: March 27, 2025 Revealed text messages between Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron as exposed during the press conference.  In the revealed KakaoTalk message, Kim Soo-hyun sent a photo to Kim Sae-ron and said, "You're cute." To this, Kim Sae-ron replied, " ♥ side." Kim Soo-hyun said, "Do it for real later," and Kim Sae-ron replied, "I miss you, I don't want to see you." Kim Soo-hyun replied, "I want to see you. How could I not want to see you?" He also sent her a text saying, "When can I fall asleep while holding you? I think I'll sleep well," and urged her, "Will it take about a year? Three years?" The deceased said, "One year is too much, but three years?" and Kim Soo-hyun replied, "Is one year too much? Six months?" To which Kim Sae-ron replied, "I'll do it when I want to, there's no such thing." Attorney Bu Ji-seok added, "f this was not a romantic relationsh...

  This is part of the coverage on Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron's relationship. You can read more and view the full timeline  here . On March 25,  YouTube channel Garo Sero Research Institute released a video titled “[Shocking Exclusive] Kim Sae-ron’s Husband’s Statement Revealed (Suspicious Ex-Boyfriend)”.  The video released by Garo Sero included a series of text messages exchanged between Kim Sae-ron’s husband, who currently resides in New York, and a man identified as her ex-boyfriend. In the messages, the husband refuted the ex-boyfriend’s claims, denying “If my wife had an ex persistently approaching her, I’d curse him out too." Earlier that day, the ex-boyfriend released a statement saying that Kim Sae Ron did not die because of Kim Soo Hyun but instead blames her husband for what happened.  In reaction to this, Garo Sero openly challenged the validity and logic of Mr. A’s argument, stating,  “So, she self-harmed while visiting her husband in New York...

This is part of the coverage on Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron's relationship. You can read more and view the full timeline here . With all the news and issues surrounding Kim Sae Ron's death, her ex-boyfriend speaks out. "“I know for a fact that Saeron’s death was not because of actor Kim Soo-hyun. There are too many hidden truths, and that makes me extremely angry. To bring peace to Saeron’s soul, I want at least some of those truths to be known.” Speculation and wild rumors are swirling around the late Kim Saeron’s passing. The truth is tangled in confusion, with conflicting claims muddying the waters. As the legal dispute over her 700-million-won debt settlement with her former agency remains unresolved, many are wondering if there is an ulterior motive behind all these accusations. Naturally, the real reason behind her tragic death is a question that demands answers. The dead cannot speak for themselves. The Fact has gathered testimonies from Kim Saeron’s ex-boyfriend, ...

This is part of the coverage on Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron's relationship. You can read more and view the full timeline  here .  Kim Sae Ron's family claims that they were not aware that she was married and that she had to get an abortion. Read all about the Kim Soo Hyun Kim Sae Ron timeline here. On March 20, a video was released by Garo Sero where Kim Se Ui answered back to the recordings shared by Lee Jin Ho. In the said recordings, it was revealed that the actress was already married and had to get an abortion. First, he responded to Gold Medalist filing a criminal suit against Garo Sero and Kim Sae Ron's family. He says there's no reason to file a case for sexual harrassment if the photo was not real. Therefore, it's like indirectly admitting that the photo was not fake. Then, he talked about a press conference that her mother was planning to hold. But she was physically unable to gather up the energy to do so. He says, "Kim Sae Ron’s mother was crying ...

  This is part of the coverage on Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron's relationship. You can read more and view the full timeline  here . Gold Medalist released new statements in response to the latest allegations by Kim Sae Ron's family. The lengthy post states: "Hello, this is GOLDMEDALIST. We would like to address the claims stated at the press conference held by the family of the late Kim Sae Ron in collaboration with HoverLab Inc. (hereafter referred to as HoverLab) as well as HoverLab’s YouTube channel. We state our position regarding the second certification of contents. During the press conference, the family claimed that our company’s second certification of contents sent on March 25, 2024 stated, “The notice includes that if you post a photo similar to the one posted on March 24 on social media, contact any of the actors from the agency, or if ‘Queen of Tears’ suffers any damages, you will be liable for full compensation.” In response, we are attaching the original tex...

  This is part of the coverage on Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron's relationship. You can read more and view the full timeline  here . Kim Sae Ron's mother has spoken up via the Garo Sero YouTube channel. It was noted that the mother sent the channel a lengthy statement, but they used AI voice since she did not want her voice to be aired. Thru @HOVERLAB2018 YouTube “Hello. This is the bereaved family of the late actress Kim Sae Ron. After much deliberation, I have decided to release this statement upon witnessing how my family’s intentions have been distorted and misrepresented. As I previously conveyed to Garosero Research Institute, my sole purpose is to restore the honor of my baby girl whose reputation was destroyed in an instant by numerous false reports. My aim is to lay the groundwork for legally condemning the criminal activities of malicious cyber wrecker YouTubers, which has occurred and continue to occur and persist if left unchecked. Sae Ron never lied to the media. S...

  This is part of the coverage on Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron's relationship. You can read more and view the full timeline  here . Gold Medalist issued a statement on March 14. The agency stated: "Early this morning, Kim Soohyun exhibited severe psychological distress. Our company took measures to ensure he could receive absolute rest and stability. Since the reports by Garo Sero Institute (Gaseyeon), he has been suffering extreme confusion due to claims that he was responsible for the sudden passing of the deceased. Additionally, on the night of March 12, after Gaseyeon's broadcast, a vehicle with a person holding a camera remained stationed across from our company's main entrance and in the parking lot until dawn. On March 13, around lunchtime, people with cameras were seen loitering around the building, continuing to exert psychological pressure on Kim Soohyun. In response, we urgently decided to release a statement to clarify key issues, asking for your understand...

  This is part of the coverage on Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron's relationship. You can read more and view the full timeline  here . The controversy surrounding Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Saeron is not done yet, as Garo Sero issued another statement. On March 13, the channel wrote in its community post: " Kim Soo Hyun’s statement next week is highly anticipated . We are waiting for a sincere public apology to the late actress Kim Sae Ron’s family. If he continues to stick to lies and excuses... Three truly shocking photos and a video will be released. They are incomparable to the ones revealed so far. Actress Kim Sae Ron personally revealed... That she dated Kim Soo Hyun for six years, from November 19, 2015... Until July 7, 2021, when she was in her second year of middle school. We will see how long the shameless pro-China star Kim Soo Hyun continues to lie. At Garo Sero Research Institute, we will fight until the end... For actress Kim Sae Ron, who suffered so many wounds at such a...

 It was reported that Kim Soo Hyun will speak up about the controversy he's embroiled in. On March 13, Sports Seoul confirmed with multiple sources that the actor will personally guve his position on the allegations surrounding the late Kim Sae-ron. It was stated that the specific content of his statement and the method of his announcement are still in discussion. Read on the current controversies and the revealed photos and letters here. Read Gold Medalist's initial statement  Read the accusations revealed by Kim Sae Ron's aunt Read on Saeron asking for help from Kim Soo Hyun Read on Kakao Talk conversations between Saeron and her cousin Read on Dispatch having proof of Gold Medalist asking for repayment of the 700M won Read on Kim Soo Hyun's released love letters to Kim Sae Ron here The actor's agency released the following statement . "We would like to address the recent content regarding Kim Soo Hyun that was broadcasted on YouTube channel HoverLab Inc. GOL...

 Recently, Seo ye Ji's name has been brought up amid the scandal between Kim Soo Hyun and his cousin, Lee Sarang and their management, Gold Medalist. The recent activity, where an unnamed former employee of the said agency revealed some information about the actress and her prior controversy, became viral. Read Seo Ye Ji apologize for controversy On March 13, the actress addressed her fans through her fan cafe and said she replied to a hateful comment but deleted it afterwards. from theqoo The hateful comment to which she replied to: "Unnie, did you cheat when Kim Soo Hyun was controlling your relationship? Please don’t let us down again. I just read about it on TikTok." Her reply was: "I wish people would… please… stop.” The actress said she did not have to explain anything but still did so for the sake of her fans.  from theqoo / Seo Ye Ji fan cafe She wrote: "My dearest yeyes, I’m only human… So this has been overwhelming, stressful… and I’m so sick and tired...

 Garo Sero revealed another photo, this time with a love letter. Here's the love letter as translated by @itsmejodiiii Rough translation #KimSooHyun letter  2018.6.9. ✰ To Sae-ron Just like today, the weather is so exceptionally nice that it feels like I’ve been thrown into a painting—it’s an amazing Saturday. What should I write? Sae-ron, just thinking about you makes this day feel even better. I wonder what kind of day today will become… Are you worried? Don’t be. Just like that song, I sat on a bench, listening to the entire song. A moment of thought, a moment of realization, and then, those words that seemed like the truth at the time felt like lies. Wow, this is what emotions feel like. The long-awaited five-day race has come to an end. It’s over now. I wonder… does that mean relief or more anxiety? Honestly, it feels quiet but also a bit lonely. The night was long, and the comments were overwhelming. The emotions came rushing in, but I couldn’t express them all. Wow, tod...

 New revelation, this time from Dispatch, regarding the repayment of the 700 million won. A notice was sent to the late actress, urging her to pay the amount. In March 2024, Gold Medalist issued a certification of contents to Kim Saeron, requesting the repayment of a debt. The notice demanded reimbursement for damages that her former agency had settled on her behalf. Gold Medalist's Notice Sent to the Late Kim Saeron" Client: Gold Medalist Inc. Recipient: Kim Ah-im [Previously: Kim Saeron] Subject: Urging Debt Repayment As you are aware, on November 22, 2022, you entered into a loan agreement with our client, borrowing the amount of 686,409,653 won and agreeing to repay it by December 31, 2023. However, despite the due date for repayment having arrived, you have failed to repay the loan. Therefore, our law firm, acting on behalf of our client, urges you to promptly repay the loan by depositing the full amount into the account provided below. Should you fail to make the payment...

 Garo Sero Institute releases new evidence on the latest allegations with regards to Kim Saeron's former agency and Kim Soo Hyun. Here are the screenshots of the conversation, which from the text messages were from March 25, 2024.  Kim Saeron: However, I don't understand at all the statement released by Gold Medalist saying, 'We have no idea what her intention is.' It is completely inconsistent with their actions. I hope they properly acknowledge the harm I suffered while I was with the company and apologize. As an actress, I believe that it is necessary to tell the truth of those who are being consumed by the public with a distorted image, therefore I'm writing this message. Kim Saeron: I actually wrote it downㅋ Kim Saeron's cousin: ㅋ Kim Saeron: Assh*le. Kim Saeron's cousin: Good. I think there's a typo in the fourth paragraph of the statement. Kim Saeron: Okay, okay, thanks. Kim Saeron's cousin: I can't believe they gave out my number~ Kim Sae...