The family of the late Kim Sae Ron has revealed a touching handwritten letter received from a journalist. The letter goes beyond simple condolences, offering a sincere reflection on the difficulties Kim Sae Ron experienced and the potential impact of media coverage on her life.
The journalist, identified as Choi Jung Ah, penned a heartfelt message expressing regret for any unintentional suffering caused by the media’s portrayal of Kim Sae Ron. She conveyed deep remorse over how news stories can sometimes overshadow the individual behind the public image.
The Journalist’s Sincere Words
The letter from Choi Jung Ah reads as follows:
Hello, this is Choi Jung Ah.
I didn’t want to make you uncomfortable by reaching out directly, so I decided to leave this note.
I didn’t come here on purpose, but I happened to come across your name while calculating something and thought I should leave a message.
Regarding the part about “false information,” I feel a slight sense of unfairness, even just a fraction of it. This is neither an interview request nor a request for coverage.
I won’t be talking about this anywhere else. However, I just wanted to express my apologies for the spread of incorrect information about you, as a fellow in the industry.
Once you return, I hope we can meet and laugh over an interview. Whether it’s for a broadcast or an article, I will be supporting you properly. You’re so beautiful in person, and I look forward to meeting you again in a future project.
2023.4.6
The family shared that Kim Sae Ron had received letters while she was working at a café, and they have kept these letters after her passing. This act of sharing the journalist’s letter serves as a reminder that integrity and empathy exist within the journalism profession. It highlights that not all journalists operate without consideration, and that there are indeed honest and righteous reporters who acknowledge the human impact of their work.
