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Kim Sae-ron’s father has blamed a YouTuber for his daughter’s emotional distress, stating that it played a role in her tragic passing. The late actress was found dead at her Seongsu-dong residence on February 16, with authorities confirming no signs of foul play.

At the funeral held on February 17, Kim Sae-ron’s grieving father addressed the media, expressing his anguish over how online scrutiny affected his daughter. He alleged that a YouTuber, identified as Lee Jin-ho, had posted a video that worsened Sae-ron’s mental health. The video criticized her for sharing wedding-themed photographs and speculated about her withdrawal from the public eye.

Titled "Kim Sae Ron’s self-deletion again... Gone into hiding after marriage rumours? Tried contacting her directly," the now-deleted video sparked controversy and increased negative attention toward the actress. Her father revealed that the family is collecting evidence to take legal action against the YouTuber, who had also made claims about Sae-ron’s financial struggles, stating that she was forced to work in a café.

Kim Sae-ron’s funeral saw several well-known personalities from the South Korean entertainment industry paying their respects. Notably, The Man From Nowhere actor Won Bin, who co-starred with her, appeared visibly emotional. Reports state he wiped away tears at the site and had also sent condolence wreaths. Several other celebs like IU, Cha Run Woo, Kim Bo Ra and others also paid their last respects

Actress Han So-hee also attended the funeral and was seen comforting Kim Sae-ron’s cousin. Her presence reflected the deep grief that has spread throughout the entertainment industry following Sae-ron’s tragic passing.

 
 
 
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The 23-year-old actress was discovered by a friend at her residence. Authorities stated that the case would be classified as an "unattended death case," suspected to be a suicide. Kim Sae-Ron gained fame with films like A Brand New Life and Bloodhounds.

However, her career was overshadowed by a 2022 drunk driving incident in Seoul, where she crashed into a transformer. The accident led to severe criticism and legal consequences, including her license revocation.

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