An old photograph of the late Kim Sae-ron with a man identified as Kim Soo-hyun, taken in front of her family home, has resurfaced online, sparking further discussion. The timing of the photo’s upload and the circumstances surrounding it have been brought to light by Kim Sae-ron’s family and the YouTube channel Garo Sero Research Institute (Gaseyeon).
Details of the Circulating Photo
The photo, showing Kim Sae-ron and a man believed to be Kim Soo-hyun standing near an apartment elevator, began circulating online on March 17, 2025. According to Gaseyeon, the image was originally uploaded to social media on June 23, 2017.
Gaseyeon further commented on the timing of the photo, stating:
Criminal trash Kim Soo-hyun needs to explain this photo as well. It was uploaded to Instagram on June 23, 2017, when Kim Sae-ron was a high school freshman and still a minor. Since the photo shows them wearing winter clothes, it must have been taken even earlier, meaning she was likely still in middle school when it was taken.
Family Confirmation and Further Allegations
Gaseyeon claims that the social media account that initially posted the photo appeared to be an overseas fan account dedicated to Kim Sae-ron. This account reportedly also contained videos of Kim Sae-ron leaving her residence with her family. Gaseyeon asserts that Kim Sae-ron’s surviving family members have confirmed that the photo was indeed taken at the apartment where she lived with them.
According to Gaseyeon:
Kim Soo-hyun was reportedly a frequent visitor to that apartment. He allegedly met Kim Sae-ron in secret when her family was out. Her family opposed their relationship due to the age difference, but Kim Soo-hyun persistently approached her despite her being a minor.
Gaseyeon also drew attention to the clothing in the photo:
That red puffer jacket looks familiar, doesn’t it? It seems to be the same red jacket Kim Soo-hyun was seen wearing with a JDC cap in another photo.
During a subsequent live broadcast, Gaseyeon reiterated their claims, stating:
Kim Sae-Ron’s family confirmed that the man in the photo is indeed Kim Soo-hyun. When Kim Sae-ron was a middle and high school student, she lived with her family, but when her parents were not home, Kim Soo-hyun visited her house for private meetings.
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