Kim Sae Ron's Ex-Boyfriend Speaks Out, KNetz Express Outrage

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, identified as K, who was one of the few people she confided in before her passing. He revealed, “Saeron may be gone, but she wouldn’t have wanted the cause of her death to be twisted into something untrue.”

This being said, he stated that Kim Sae Ron fell into despair due to her inner struggles rather than her alleged involvement with Kim Soo Hyun.

Kim Sae Ron married a man she met in November 2024 earlier this year, but their relationship was plagued by physical and verbal abuse. Seeking solace, she reached out to her ex-boyfriend, which further infuriated her husband. Upon discovering their communication, he seized her phone, tightly controlled her movements, and continued to subject her to verbal abuse. The relentless stress pushed Kim Sae Ron to the edge, leading to multiple self-harm attempts.

He even shared a series of messages.

im Sae Ron: Yeah, no. Don’t answer it. He’s crazy.

Kim Sae Ron: Block him on Instagram, you don’t need to hear him out.

Kim Sae Ron: It wasn’t your fault, you don’t deserve to be told things like that.

“K”: This is so annoying. He’s cursing me out. I can curse, too, you know. This is f*  up.

“K”: I blocked him. Damn.

Kim Sae Ron: I’m sorry. You can take it out on me instead. That b**** is crazy.

Kim Sae Ron: He’s mental.

Kim Sae Ron: I keep getting cursed at and beaten, too. But nothing changes.

“K”: Just report him… Man, I’d kill him. That little f*cker. Who does he think he is?

Kim Sae Ron: I can’t report him because he’s American, apparently.

Kim Sae Ron: Sorry, I’m so sorry.

[January 15, Wednesday 2:35PM]

Kim Sae Ron: Have you had lunch yet? Don’t skip your meals…

Here is a conversation between her and her husband.

"This is Sae Ron’s boyfriend. Stop getting in touch with her again and don’t even think about seeing her again. This is my final warning. I know you met up with her on Christmas Eve and Christmas. I’m holding back, even though I want to kill you, so I’m blocking you. Just please, f*** off you useless piece of s***.

Amid all these, Kim Saeron kept in touch with her ex-boyfriend.

Kim Sae Ron: That’s not it. That’s not how I feel. I was a bad person to you, but I still want to tell you everything.

“K”: Your boyfriend cursed me out… He DMed me, threatening to kill me and calling me a piece of sh*t. Do you have any idea how that made me feel?

Kim Sae Ron: I started seeing him in November. At first, I couldn’t share it and you were constantly having a difficult time. I was struggling and couldn’t rely on you. The truth is, I was lonely and I needed someone who would be there to listen to me and help me solve my problems. But that [help] was temporary. Later on, he began leaking my KakaoTalk messages and photos, hacked into my Instagram, hit me, and cursed at me. I was so scared, that’s why I couldn’t break up with him. I was always afraid that you would be hurt because of me, so I said we should break up. And all this happened.

You were the most precious person to me and I didn’t want him talking sh*t to you. I didn’t want you to get hurt. But I haven’t been able to push you away because I’m that greedy… and now we’re here. I got us into this situation and left you in pain and with scars. But I was sincere every moment I was with you. My feelings for you were genuine and you were the most precious love to me… [cut off]

He stated that she endured significant hardship due to her family's indifference to her situation. According to him, on November 1, 2024, she attempted self-harm and required emergency surgery. Despite being informed, none of her family members came to support her during this critical time, leaving only her ex-boyfriend by her side until she was discharged. Her former agency covered the hospital expenses.

"When I brought Sae Ron home after she was discharged, her mother and her mother’s friend were casually having a meal at home. She didn’t look surprised or show any signs of empathy.

This kind of reaction from her family is why she always wanted to run away."

She also confided in him.

"I couldn’t forgive myself, and there was no other way. I tried harming myself, but all that was left were scars. I’m sorry I couldn’t keep my promise to you. And I’m sorry that I’m not in more pain."

Her ex-boyfriend refuted the claims that Kim Soo Hyun had something to do with her death.

"As someone who knew Sae Ron better than anyone else, it’s absurd to me that her aunt suddenly appears, claims to be part of her bereaved family, and is now pushing the narrative that Kim Sae Ron died because of Kim Soo Hyun. Why do you think her biological parents aren’t the ones stepping forward? Don’t you think it might be because they are the ones she wanted to escape from?

How can a daughter get married without her family knowing? I can understand, though. The fact that none of them knew about her getting married to the New York man proves how little communication there was between them. They hardly cared when she was alive. But now that she’s gone, they’re digging up a relationship from years ago with a famous actor? There has to be a ulterior motive behind this. I’ve never met Kim Soo Hyun, but I can only imagine how wronged he must feel, getting so much backlash just because he’s a popular celebrity."

When the ex-boyfriend concluded the interview, he signed and stamped a statement, including his Korean social security number, to establish credibility. Additionally, he shared a voice recording of Kim Sae Ron at the hospital, stating that she required surgery, which would cost ₩5.00 million KRW (approximately $3,410 USD). However, instead of reaching out to her family, she contacted an acquaintance for assistance.

All photo evidence from The Fact

All tanslations from Koreaboo

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After this came out, Korean netizens expressed their outrage over the interview, saying this was exposed only for the money.

“Truly a sad Korean man cartel.”

“Ok Kim Soo Hyun leave the industry.”

“Who cares…what does this have to do with being a pedophile.”

“So gross…I wonder how much he was paid to do this.”

“So disgusting…crazy people.”

“So scary how this is written just like the expected post. They knew they would bring in a third person to interview.”

“So what…f*ck off.”

“They are trash for treating the deceased like this and not even offering an apology.”

“What’s up with being connected with the ex-boyfriend while having a husband…”

“How much did he get paid?”

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