Rumors circulating online suggest that Choo Sung Hoon, a former MMA fighter and TV personality, generously covered all expenses for the funeral of the late actress Kim Sae Ron to help her financially struggling family. Choo Sung Hoon and Kim Sae Ron had previously appeared on the Channel A show 'City Fisherman' where they shared a close bond. Kim Sae Ron was like a daughter to Choo Sung Hoon and other veteran cast members of the program, such as Lee Kyung Kyu and Lee Duk Hwa.

Tragically, Kim Sae Ron passed away on February 16, and it was later revealed that she might have taken her own life on her ex-lover Kim Soo Hyun's birthday, sparking public shock and sorrow. Additionally, EVERGLOW's Yiren recently disclosed her own financial struggles, stating that she has not received any earnings.