The Garosero Research Institute recently disclosed a statement from the late actress Kim Sae Ron’s mother on March 14. The institute announced its decision not to release any additional footage or photos of Kim Soo Hyun washing dishes at Kim Sae Ron’s house due to concerns about his well-being and respecting the mother's wishes.
Refuting claims by Kim Soo Hyun's agency that he and Kim Sae Ron dated back in 2016, the Research Institute clarified that their relationship actually spanned from summer 2019 to fall 2020, providing evidence to support this timeline. They labeled the agency’s assertions as false.
In a statement penned by Kim Sae Ron before her passing on March 24, 2024, she confirmed the authenticity of released photos from 2016 and revealed her six-year relationship with Kim Soo Hyun from November 19, 2015, to July 7, 2021. She expressed her grievance over not receiving rightful compensation for her work during this period.
Kim Sae Ron’s mother spoke out against fabricated articles tarnishing her daughter's reputation, stressing that Sae Ron never engaged in deceitful behavior or lied to the media. She criticized Lee Jin Ho and cyberbullies for their relentless attacks on her family, urging the media to play a responsible role in preventing such malicious acts.
The focus turned to Lee Jin Ho and cyberbullies, with Kim Sae Ron’s mother highlighting the detrimental impact of false narratives circulated posthumously. She vehemently denied allegations of her daughter being a breadwinner, slamming the media for perpetuating harmful rumors without verification.
While addressing Kim Soo Hyun’s situation, Garosero Research Institute chose to prioritize combating the actions of Lee Jin Ho and cyberbullies. Despite Kim Soo Hyun’s decision to continue filming amidst anxiety, viewer backlash led to calls for his departure from the 'Good Day' show. Photos of Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron were confirmed to be taken near his residence at Galleria Forêt.
The YouTuber at the center of the controversy, Lee Jin Ho, was criticized for his harassment of Kim Sae Ron and remained silent on recent videos involving Kim Soo Hyun, as focus shifted towards addressing these cyberbullying behaviors.
A petition demanding accountability for the malicious actions of the YouTuber harassing late Kim Sae Ron garnered over 47,000 signatures, reflecting widespread public concern over online harassment and false narratives.