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Last Updated: March 29, 2025, 13:12 IST
Kim Sae Ron’s tragic passing has been attributed to overwhelming “financial and emotional pressures.”
Recent reports have surfaced alleging that South Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun was romantically linked to the now-deceased actress Kim Sae Ron during her minor years. This claim has sparked significant public attention amidst the circumstances surrounding her untimely death, which has been associated with substantial pressures reportedly stemming from her agency, Gold Medalist—a company co-founded by Kim Soo Hyun. In the wake of these revelations, several prominent brands have chosen to distance themselves from Kim Soo Hyun. The situation has escalated as multiple individuals connected to both actors have surfaced, shedding light on the developing scandal.
1 – **Kim Sae Ron’s Ex-Husband** – As backlash against Kim Soo Hyun intensified, a man known as Mr. K, claiming to be a former boyfriend of Kim Sae Ron, publicly defended him while attributing blame for her death to her ex-husband, alleging physical and emotional abuse. In a response to Mr. K’s statements, Kim Sae Ron’s ex-spouse maintained his anonymity during an interview with Garo Sero Research Institute’s YouTube channel, denying all accusations made against him.
The former husband disclosed that their marriage was swift, having been legally wed on January 12, 2025, prior to their decision to divorce shortly afterward. He described the relationship as fraught with challenges related to distance and contrasting personalities. Furthermore, he refuted several rumors, including claims that Kim Sae Ron had been pregnant during their marriage, that he had coerced her into marriage, and that any form of violence existed in their relationship.
2 – **Kim Sae Ron’s Ex-Boyfriend** – Following the controversial remarks made by Mr. K regarding Kim Sae Ron’s previous husband, curiosity about his true identity ensued. An investigation led by Garo Sero Research Institute revealed Mr. K to be Lee Chan-hee, a former idol trainee who participated in the 2023 competition series *Fan Pick* as part of the Super Pick team, where he was eliminated just before the final round. Subsequent information indicated that Lee Chan-hee had a brief romantic involvement with Kim Sae Ron lasting approximately a week, after which they transitioned into close friends.
3 – **Kim Soo Hyun’s Alleged Affairs** – The controversy continued to unfold as YouTuber Lee Jin-ho engaged with a friend of Kim Sae Ron’s, who claimed that Kim Soo Hyun had been unfaithful to Kim Sae Ron multiple times during her minor years. It emerged that two of the women implicated in these alleged affairs were members of competing girl groups, although their names remain undisclosed. Notably, one of these women was previously linked to Kim Soo Hyun.
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