As speculation and rumors continue to spread about the tragic passing of actress Kim Sae ron, one of the people closest to her has come forward to address the ongoing controversy. “I know for a fact that Kim Sae-ron’s death was not because of actor Kim Soo-hyun. There are too many hidden truths, and I am furious about how the facts have been distorted. I want to reveal at least part of the truth for the sake of Sae-ron’s soul.”
Conflicting narratives have surfaced, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding her financial struggles, personal relationships, and emotional state in her final days. With multiple claims emerging, uncertainty looms over what truly led to her untimely passing. The growing suspicion has left many wondering whether certain narratives are being pushed for specific reasons. Since Kim Sae-ron is no longer here to speak for herself, The Fact reached out to K, her ex-boyfriend, who was one of the few people she confided in before her death. He emphasized the importance of ensuring that the truth is not misrepresented, “Sae-ron, even after passing away, wouldn’t have wanted the cause of her death to be distorted.”
Trapped in a Toxic Marriage: A Desperate Cry for Help
In the months leading up to her tragic passing, Kim Sae-ron found herself entangled in an emotionally and physically distressing situation involving two men, her former boyfriend K, and a man from New York whom she reportedly married earlier this year. What was supposed to be a new chapter in her life soon turned into a nightmare. After her marriage, Kim faced severe difficulties and, in a moment of vulnerability, reached out to her ex-boyfriend for support. However, when her husband discovered their communication, his response was extreme. He allegedly seized her phone, kept her under strict surveillance, and subjected her to relentless verbal abuse. The toxic environment only added to her growing despair.
Although she had initially parted ways with K to commit to her marriage, she later found herself reconnecting with him as her situation worsened. The emotional toll of her marriage had become unbearable. On January 13, a disturbing message from her husband illustrated the level of hostility she endured, “Since you’re married, stop contacting other men. Just live your miserable life and clean up the mess you made, you worthless piece of trash.” The constant turmoil took a devastating toll on Kim Sae-ron, reportedly leading her to engage in repeated acts of self-harm. According to K, her suffering was not linked to past relationships, including her rumored connection to Kim Soo-hyun, nor was it about her financial struggles. The 700 million KRW debt issue had been addressed a year earlier, and despite its legal implications, Kim herself did not seem to carry significant distress over it.
On January 15, she sent a heartbreaking message to K, revealing the pain and abuse she was enduring, “I’m sorry. Just curse at me. Call me a piece of trash, a crazy b*tch, or a lunatic. I keep getting cursed at and hit anyway, and nothing changes.” In another emotional confession, she expressed the depth of her love and sacrifice, “If it meant you could be happy, I wouldn’t ask for anything, not even my dreams. I loved you more than anyone in this world.” She also detailed how she ended up trapped in a marriage that quickly turned toxic, “I met this person in November. At first, he showed no emotion, and every day was difficult for me. I was so lonely knowing I had no one to lean on, so I let my guard down. The fact that someone would listen to me and help me felt like something I needed. But that feeling didn’t last long. After that, he threatened to leak my KakaoTalk messages and photos, hacked my Instagram, posted things on my behalf, hit me, and cursed at me. I was terrified. That’s why I couldn’t leave him. And I was afraid it would affect you too.” Her words paint a picture of a woman struggling to escape a suffocating situation but feeling powerless to do so. Despite her cries for help, it seemed that every path she took only led to further despair. A Lonely Struggle: Abandoned by Family, Trapped in Silence Among the many hardships Kim Sae-ron faced, the most painful, according to her ex-boyfriend K, was the lack of support from her own family. Feeling abandoned by those closest to her, she struggled with profound despair, with no one to turn to during her darkest moments. One particularly devastating incident occurred on November 1, 2024, when Kim Sae-ron severely injured her wrist in a self-harm attempt, requiring immediate emergency surgery. Despite being notified, none of her family members came to see her in the hospital. Instead, K remained by her side throughout her recovery, while a staff member from her former agency covered the medical expenses.
Recalling the moment she was discharged, K described how he brought her home only to witness a scene that left him deeply unsettled, “Right after Sae-ron was discharged, I took her home, only to find her biological mother casually having a meal with an acquaintance. She showed no sign of shock or concern. Because of this kind of treatment, Sae-ron always wanted to run away.” Even after her marriage, Kim Sae-ron confided in K about her ongoing self-harm attempts, “Just cutting my wrist wasn’t enough for me to forgive myself or escape. I tried slitting my throat multiple times, even tried hanging myself with a hose, but all I got were scars. I’m sorry I couldn’t keep my promise. And yet, the pain I feel is nothing compared to what I deserve.”
The Family’s Sudden Involvement – A Questionable Narrative?
Following her passing, Kim Sae ron’s aunt unexpectedly stepped into the public eye, presenting herself as the family’s spokesperson. K found this deeply frustrating, as he believed the truth about her struggles was being twisted to fit a particular narrative, one that unfairly linked her death to actor Kim Soo-hyun. “As someone who was closest to her in her final days, I find it unbelievable that her aunt is now speaking for the family, pushing this version of events,” K stated. He pointed out that neither of Kim Sae-ron’s biological parents had come forward, which made him question whether she had intentionally distanced herself from them long before her passing. He also raised concerns about their apparent lack of awareness regarding her personal life. None of her family members, he claimed, even knew that she had gotten married, which he saw as proof of how disconnected they were from her. “They barely paid attention to her while she was alive,” K remarked, “but now that she’s gone, they are suddenly bringing up an old relationship with a famous actor. What is their real motive? I’ve never met Kim Soo-hyun in person, but I can’t help but feel he’s being unfairly dragged into this just because of his fame.”
Uncovering the Truth – K’s Testimony and Evidence
To support his claims, K provided a signed statement, complete with his full name, personal identification number, and fingerprint stamp. He also documented Kim Sae-ron’s hospitalization in detail, including her emergency treatment at a Gangnam hospital following a self-harm incident. In addition, he submitted recorded evidence of their conversations, shedding light on the difficulties she endured.
One of these recordings included Kim Sae ron telling a friend, “The ligaments and tendons in my arm are completely torn. It’s pretty serious, so I need surgery, but since this isn’t covered by insurance, I need about 5 million won.” This detail further highlighted her reluctance to reach out to her family, suggesting that she did not see them as a source of support, even in a medical emergency. As more facts emerge, the discussion surrounding Kim Sae ron’s tragic passing continues to evolve. Many are now urging the public to move beyond baseless speculation and instead focus on understanding the deeper issues that contributed to her struggles. Her story serves as a heartbreaking reminder of how isolation, neglect, and emotional turmoil can silently push someone toward an irreversible fate.
