Controversy has erupted following a statement made by a close friend of the late actress Kim Sae Ron, who claimed that the actress held resentment toward actor Kim Soo Hyun before her passing.

On March 26th, Kim Sae Ron’s best friend, referred to as "A," appeared on a YouTube channel and revealed a recording of a private conversation with reporter Lee Jin Ho. A claimed, “The cause of Sae Ron’s death is 70% Kim Soo Hyun, 25% Lee Jin Ho, and 5% her husband in New York.”

According to A, who often listened to Kim’s personal struggles, “It’s true that they met when they were minors. From Kim Soo Hyun’s perspective, Sae Ron knew everything. In a way, she was his Achilles’ heel. I think he tried to push her away. That’s what Sae Ron told me.”

He continued, “Sae Ron said it was difficult to maintain her position as ‘empress’ in the relationship during their six years together because Kim Soo Hyun had many ‘concubines.’ She held a lot of resentment toward him, and I want to help her let go.”

Regarding Kim Sae Ron’s family, he added, “Her mother acted as her manager. I’m not sure what her father did. I often saw her talking to her mother on the phone, and they seemed to have good conversations. But perhaps the love she received wasn’t enough. Maybe she wanted more.”

The channel also claimed that Kim Sae Ron’s ex-boyfriend was an aspiring idol. According to the report, even after their breakup, he would contact her using pet names and ask her to get him into an agency, which led to abusive messages from her husband in New York.

Further suspicions were raised about Kim Soo Hyun's previous interview, in which his side stated, “Sae Ron’s death is not Kim Soo Hyun’s fault,” and attributed her struggles to “a lack of affection from her family.” A’s testimony hinted at the possibility of unseen power dynamics behind the scenes.

However, these are unverified claims made by a third party, and no official confirmation has been provided.

Currently, Kim Soo Hyun is facing allegations of having dated Kim Sae Ron while she was still a minor. His agency, Gold Medalist, has denied the rumors, stating, “They met after both became adults.”

Kim Sae Ron’s family plans to hold a press conference on March 27th at 1:30 PM (KST) in Seocho-gu, Seoul, during which they intend to present evidence regarding the controversy.

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