- By Srishti Pandey
- Sat, 15 Mar 2025 04:23 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Kim Sae Ron’s mother has broken her silence, sharing an emotional statement to defend her late daughter’s honour. This comes after actor Kim Soo Hyun addressed their past relationship, stating they dated only after Kim Sae Ron became an adult.
The statement, released through the Garosero Research Institute YouTube channel, expressed the family’s pain and frustration. The channel’s host, reporter-turned-YouTuber Kim Se Ui, explained that Sae Ron’s mother provided a lengthy message but chose not to have her voice aired, leading the channel to use an AI voice instead.
In her statement, Kim Sae Ron’s mother described her daughter’s struggles, especially after posting a photo with Kim Soo Hyun — which she said was an attempt to get a response from him after he cut off contact. She accused Kim Soo Hyun’s agency, GOLD MEDALIST, of misrepresenting her daughter, portraying her as a liar.
I'm hoping that both parties will settle this privately. This has become a big issue, and I think the mom just wanted to admit that they were dating. Maybe that's what Sae-ron didn’t want to be denied, and she was deeply hurt. Can we stop the hate now? #KimSooHyun pic.twitter.com/sDeMA3jcX5
— sweetyumi (@Sweetyumipotato) March 15, 2025
“Sae Ron never lied to the media,” her mother stated firmly. She denied rumours that the actress indulged in gambling, sought sympathy with fake part-time job stories, or spread false dating rumours. She blamed YouTuber Lee Jin Ho and other "cyber wreckers" for creating harmful false reports that pushed her daughter into despair.
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According to the statement, Kim Sae Ron faced intense online harassment and misogynistic comments from the age of 20, enduring it all alone without a powerful agency to protect her. Her mother expressed heartbreak over how media outlets spread unverified information, worsening the situation.
She also revealed the family’s struggles during the mourning period, including YouTubers sneaking cameras into the funeral home and Lee Jin Ho allegedly contacting them despite their grief.
Kim Sae Ron’s mother ended her statement with a plea for change, hoping her daughter’s tragedy sparks reforms in how the media and online communities handle such situations. She called for legal action against those responsible for spreading harmful falsehoods, stating, “As Sae Ron’s mother, I seek to fully restore the honor of my beloved daughter.”