Mar, 13 2025
Allegations of Financial Strain and a Complex Relationship
Uncovered messages allegedly sent by the late actress Kim Sae Ron to the popular actor Kim Soo Hyun have captured public attention as they delve into a high-stakes financial and personal drama. The tone of the texts paints a desperate picture of Sae Ron seeking leniency from Soo Hyun regarding a massive debt of 700 million KRW, equating to approximately $483,000. This debt was reportedly assumed by Soo Hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, after Sae Ron’s unfortunate DUI incident in 2022. Within these messages dated March 19, 2024, Sae Ron is seen pleading for more time, expressing her inability to pay the full amount immediately and proposing a gradual repayment plan.
Sae Ron’s heartfelt words, 'I plan to gradually pay back a percentage from each project I take on... Please save me... I'm begging you. Please give me some time,' showcase her vulnerability and the financial pressure she faced. These revelations come against the backdrop of an alleged long-running relationship between Kim Sae Ron and Kim Soo Hyun, which is said to have started when Sae Ron was just 15 years old in 2015, while Soo Hyun was 27.
Fallout and Public Reactions
Amid these financial entanglements, Sae Ron's ties with Gold Medalist proved complex. She joined the agency in 2019 after leaving YG Entertainment, a move initially seen as a fresh start. However, tensions rose when Gold Medalist demanded repayment, eventually leading Sae Ron into a tight corner. The public's gaze turned critical towards Soo Hyun and his agency, particularly over the perceived insensitivity to Sae Ron’s plight.
The situation further escalated when Sae Ron’s aunt criticized Soo Hyun, alleging that his insistence on resolving the debt was a factor in her niece’s tragic passing. The agency, Gold Medalist, has fiercely rejected these accusations, labeling them as 'baseless falsehoods' and threatening to pursue legal action against what they see as defamation. The divide in public opinion is palpable, with some questioning the ethics of these financial demands, especially given the nature of the alleged relationship.
Adding to the intrigue, the timing of the surfacing texts has also sparked speculation. Critics argue that the emergence of these messages raises questions about the motives behind them. On one side, supporters of Soo Hyun and his agency maintain that it is a smear campaign, while others express deep sympathy for Sae Ron, emphasizing the need for humanity and understanding in handling such complex cases.