Pentagon member Kino paid tribute to the late Kim Sae Ron and reflected on the struggles faced by public figures.

On the 19th, Kino took to social media, mentioning both the late Moon Bin and Kim Sae Ron, writing, "For the past two years, I have had to say goodbye to two of my beloved friends at the same funeral home."

He expressed his sorrow, saying, "Sae Ron must have missed Bin a lot. I haven’t slept in two days, but I still can’t fall asleep."

Kino continued, "How many more stars do we have to send away before this stops? What you see isn’t everything." He further emphasized, "There’s no reason why public figures should have to endure baseless speculation, exaggerated narratives, and relentless criticism."

Finally, he honored Kim Sae Ron by writing, "Be happier there. You’ve worked hard."

Meanwhile, Kim Sae Ron passed away at her home in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, on the 16th at the age of 25. Her funeral was held at the Seoul Asan Medical Center on the morning of the 19th.

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