The late actress Kim Sae Ron’s family has spoken out again regarding the ongoing controversy over a YouTuber’s claims about her so-called “fake aunt.”
On March 21, Kim Sae Ron’s mother released a statement through Garo Sero Research Institute (GSRI), addressing the accusations made by YouTuber A, whom the family previously sued for defamation.
Earlier, YouTuber A had announced plans to take legal action against multiple individuals, including Kim Sae Ron’s alleged aunt, GSRI’s Kim Se Ui, comedian Kwon Young Chan, and the family’s lawyer, Bu Ji Seok.
A clarified, “I am not suing the bereaved family. I am suing the person falsely claiming to be Kim Sae Ron’s aunt because she has been spreading false information about me.”
A also denied accusations that Kim Sae Ron took extreme measures after watching a video they posted on January 8, claiming, “At that time, Kim Sae Ron was in New York with her husband.” They further stated they would take strong legal action against those who accused them of being bribed by Gold Medalist to harass Kim Sae Ron.
In response, Kim Sae Ron’s mother firmly rejected the claims, stating, “A says, ‘I am suing Kim Sae Ron’s fake aunt.’ A, there is no such person. She is simply ‘Sae Ron’s aunt.’”
She continued, “Does it really matter whether she is a ‘real’ or ‘fake’ aunt? We met when Sae Ron was six years old, as fellow mothers of child actors. We helped each other, took turns with house chores, and supported each other for nearly 20 years. She became like family, someone my children trust and rely on.”
Kim Sae Ron’s mother further emphasized, “She has put her life on hold and stayed by my side for over a month since Sae Ron passed away. If that’s not an aunt, then what is?” She demanded that YouTuber A stop distorting the truth and issue an apology.
Meanwhile, Kim Sae Ron’s family previously claimed through Garo Sero Research Institute that the actress had been in a long-term relationship with actor Kim Soo Hyun, starting when she was 15. They also alleged that after her 2022 DUI scandal, she was forced to repay a 700 million KRW (~$520,000) loan despite her financial struggles.
Kim Soo Hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, initially denied these claims but later confirmed, “Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron were in a relationship from the summer of 2019 to the fall of 2020, after she became an adult.”
Regarding the repayment issue, the agency explained, “If we had covered Kim Sae Ron’s penalties, it could have been considered a breach of duty. Our actions were aimed at securing the company’s financial claims against her.”
The ongoing controversy continues to stir heated discussions online.
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