Dispatch Procured Proof of Gold Medalist Urging the Late Kim Saeron To Pay the 700 Million Won

 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, our client will take legal action against you, both civilly and criminally.

We know what happened next. Read here.

Dispatch communicated with Kim Saeron on March 25, 2024.

Kim Sae-ron: Who is this?

Dispatch (Kim So-jung, Journalist): Sae-ron, this is Dispatch reporter Kim So-jung. I sent you a message on KakaoTalk since I couldn't reach you via text. Is it difficult to get in touch with you?

Kim Sae-ron: Yes, I am reading your messages. I apologize for not being able to respond promptly as I was a bit busy.

Dispatch: I completely understand your situation. I contacted you after seeing the report. It was mentioned that you would be making a statement. Should I wait for your statement?

Kim Sae-ron: Ah, no, I never said I would be making a statement. I just mentioned that I might need some time to organize my thoughts.

Kim Sae-ron: I would appreciate it if you do not turn this conversation into an article. I'm only responding out of courtesy because you reached out.

Dispatch: Oh, I only contacted you after seeing the report, thinking you might have something to say. Understood! I won’t write an article. No need to worry! Please feel free to reach out if you ever want to say something!!

Kim Sae-ron: Thank you :) Have a great day.

(Notification: The user is no longer available for conversation.)

Dispatch asked her agency again about the issue of repayment.

GM: The production company of 'Bloodhounds' claimed 700 million won in damages due to a drunk driving accident. The company paid the 700 million won on Kim Saeron's behalf.

D: Why was the contents certification sent?

GM: We never intended to collect money from Kim Saeron. We didn't think we could. There could have been an issue of embezzlement in the company (if we didn't follow the procedure), so we just followed the basic procedure.

D: Did you inform Kim Saeron that it was just a formal procedure?

GM: At that time, I believe the manager contacted Kim Saeron to inform her about it. We needed the documentation process.

D: Was Kim Saeron anxious after receiving the contents certification?

GM: We had told Kim Saeron when the company lent her money. We knew we wouldn't be able to get such a large amount back. We said, “If you make a profit or have enough, you can pay it back.”

D: How much was the compensation for Kim Saeron's accident?

GM: The vehicle involved in the accident was not repairable, so she sold it as a used car. That was about 35 million won. After that, we didn't receive any further payments.

However, according to Dispatch's investigation, Kim Saeron was not aware of such formal procedures. For example, she used the profits from her investment in ‘Golden S’ to cover the damages from advertising contracts.

Kim Saeron made every effort within her means, selling assets such as her car and CB stocks, and contributing over 200 million won toward compensation.

You can read more about this report here.

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