🔥 The Truth Behind Kim Sae-ron's Tragic Story 🔥

#LegalNotice

In March 2024, Gold Medalist sent Kim Sae-ron a legal notice demanding repayment of ₩700M (~$520K for damages they covered on her behalf. Despite her financial struggles, the agency threatened legal action if she didn't pay in full.

#SOS

Kim Sae-ron had been the breadwinner for her family since she was young. Her lawyer even stated in court that she was struggling financially after paying compensation for her past DUI case. She likely believed the debt was settled when her contract with Gold Medalist ended. But when she got the legal notice, fear took over. In desperation, she reached out to Kim Soo-hyun, her former boyfriend, asking for help.

#Ignored

Dispatch obtained a text message she sent to Kim Soo-hyun on March 24, 2024:
"Oppa, it's Sae-ron. I got the legal notice. They're suing me. I can't possibly pay ₩700M right now. Do we really have to go to court? Please help me. Just give me some time."

But there was no response. So she posted an old photo of them together—a silent plea for help. Instead, this led to a media storm about their past relationship.

#NoStatement

When Dispatch contacted Kim Sae-ron, she clarified that she never planned to release an official statement. She wanted the issue to quiet down. Meanwhile, Gold Medalist later told Dispatch that they decided not to collect the debt, supposedly out of consideration for her situation.

#Contradictions

But here's the thing—Kim Sae-ron's financial situation hadn't changed. What changed was Kim Soo-hyun's stance after the photo went public. The company's explanations didn't add up. It seemed like their legal pressure was real, and she felt cornered.

#HerEfforts

Despite her struggles, Kim Sae-ron didn't just sit back. She tried to repay as much as she could—selling her car, cashing in investments, and covering over ₩200M (~$150K) in damages. Yet, her agency still sent a legal notice, knowing she had no way to pay.

#FinalDays

On February 16, 2025, Kim Sae-ron passed away. The date? Kim Soo-hyun's birthday.

Neighbors revealed she often cried alone in the stairwell and had visible scars on her wrist. Her struggles were real, and she was suffering in silence.

#Denials & Silence

Gold Medalist responded to Dispatch's investigation with "false rumors" claims. But insiders say otherwise—Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron's past was an open secret in the industry. The media twisted her attempt to reach out, labeling her as someone seeking attention.

#LostTooSoon

We can't say what ultimately led to her death—it was likely a mix of media scrutiny, legal pressure, online hate, and personal struggles. But one thing is clear: the people who could have protected her didn't. Instead, she was abandoned, denied, and erased.

A better system should exist for artists facing hardships. This should never happen again.