Garosero Research Institute (HoverLab) revealed on March 25 that they received details from close associates of the late actress Kim Sae Ron concerning her former boyfriend 'A,' with whom she had a brief one-week relationship. 'A' purportedly informed his contacts that Kim Sae Ron's tragic demise was linked to her husband in New York. According to 'A,' he stayed in touch with Kim Sae Ron after her marriage and shared KakaoTalk messages where her New York spouse spoke negatively about him.
The Fact mistakenly disclosed the real name of late Kim Sae Ron’s friend 'A' as Lee Chan Hee. HoverLab criticized 'A' for recording a conversation with her former manager Kwak Tae Young and drafting a statement to authenticate alleged facts, arguing that such actions were disrespectful to Kim Sae Ron and her grieving family. The institute contended that these actions indicated 'A' was not a genuine friend of the deceased actress.
Additionally, HoverLab presented an interview with a close friend of late Kim Sae Ron who refuted media claims that her family neglected her. The friend emphasized that Kim Sae Ron's family had been caring for her and dismissed rumors of financial misuse.
The friend speculated that 'A' may have been pressured by Kim Soo Hyun or her former manager Kwak Tae Young to spread marriage and abortion rumors and draft a recorded statement. The friend recalled incidents when Kim Sae Ron encountered difficulties due to videos from YouTuber Lee Jin Ho, who had been posting malicious content since November 2022. The friend criticized Lee Jin Ho for his defamatory statements about Kim Sae Ron and urged him to reconsider his words.
HoverLab verified messages and documents from Kim Sae Ron’s husband and family, confirming their marriage in the U.S. on January 12, 2025. The institute dismissed rumors of pregnancy and abortion, citing evidence that contradicted such claims. Kim Sae Ron’s husband released a statement addressing the circulating rumors and discussing his relationship with the late actress, clarifying various allegations made against him.
The controversies surrounding Kim Sae Ron’s personal life persist as different parties release statements and counterclaims. Legal proceedings and additional evidence are expected to provide more insights into the situation.