A journalist once visited Kim Sae Ron while she was quietly working at a café in Sinsa-dong and left her a handwritten note. The note moved the late actress to tears, as it was written with sincerity, despite the hesitation. The journalist had never covered Sae Ron before and had been influenced by public perception. A chance encounter at the café painted a different picture of Sae Ron, showing her working sincerely and kindly. Touched by this, the journalist wrote a note of apology and encouragement, acknowledging their past misconceptions. The note, though small, revealed the hurt Sae Ron experienced from public scrutiny. The media's responsibility is not just about criticism but also about balance and integrity. The journalist later questioned their silence and the industry's role in such situations. The concern remains that Sae Ron's story is being consumed even after her passing, reducing her to just a headline. A photo of Sae Ron smiling serves as a poignant reminder that behind every scandal is a human being. The hope is for Sae Ron to find peace and be free from unfair judgment.