Kim Sae Ron’s family strongly denies her ex-boyfriend’s claims about the circumstances surrounding her death. In an interview on March 25, 2025, her alleged ex-boyfriend, identified as “K,” alleged that Kim Soo Hyun was not involved in her death and instead pointed to her family and husband as the cause of her struggles. However, these claims have been refuted by Kwon Young Chan, head of the Korea Celebrity Suicide Prevention Association, who has been in contact with Kim Sae Ron’s family.
Claims by “K”
“K” claimed that Kim Sae Ron’s family was indifferent to her personal struggles. He cited an incident on November 1, 2024, where she attempted self-harm and required emergency surgery. According to “K,” despite being notified, her family did not visit her in the hospital, and he was the only one who stayed by her side until she was discharged. He described her mother’s reaction upon her return home as casual and lacking empathy, which he believed contributed to her desire to escape her situation.
“When I brought Sae Ron home after she was discharged, her mother and her mother’s friend were casually having a meal at home. She didn’t look surprised or show any signs of empathy. This kind of reaction from her family is why she always wanted to run away.”
— “K”
Rebuttal by Kwon Young Chan
Kwon Young Chan strongly refuted “K’s” claims, presenting evidence to support the family’s involvement in Kim Sae Ron’s care. He stated that Kim Sae Ron had attempted suicide approximately 20 times, and her parents took her to the hospital for 18 of those attempts. Kwon also provided a hospital receipt to corroborate his statements. Regarding the specific incident mentioned by “K,” Kwon explained that on that day, Kim Sae Ron did not contact her mother, and her manager accompanied her to the hospital instead. He noted that her mother, who worked nights as a substitute driver, was likely sleeping during the day. Additionally, Kwon mentioned that the CEO of Kim Sae Ron’s former agency was upset with the manager for not informing the family, indicating concern for her well-being.
Receipt from hospital. | NoCut News
“She attempted suicide about 20 times, and her parents took her to the hospital for 18 of them. They were there for her throughout.”
— Kwon Young Chan
Kwon also questioned the credibility of “K’s” claims, pointing out that he and Kim Sae Ron had only dated for a month. He expressed skepticism about why she would confide deeply personal issues to someone she had known for such a short period. Kwon found it inconsistent for “K” to absolve Kim Soo Hyun while simultaneously blaming her family.
“They only dated for a month. Would someone really confide such deeply personal issues to someone they were with for such a short time? He says, ‘It wasn’t because of Kim Soo Hyun’ while simultaneously blaming her family—it doesn’t add up.”
— Kwon Young Chan
As the situation continues to unfold, Kim Sae Ron’s family is expected to release an official statement soon. The conflicting accounts highlight the complexity of the circumstances surrounding her death and the importance of verifying information before drawing conclusions.
