Kim Sae Ron's family has expressed disappointment following Kim Soo Hyun's press conference, while eight of the late actress's close friends are preparing a statement to challenge his denial of the underage relationship allegations.
The bereaved family of Kim Sae Ron has revealed that eight of Kim Sae Ron's friends are currently preparing a statement to refute Kim Soo Hyun's claims about their relationship. These friends, who shared a close-knit bond with Sae Ron, claim to have firsthand knowledge or have heard about Kim Soo Hyun dating the late actress while she was underage. They plan to actively counter Kim Soo Hyun's denials through their own interviews.
Speaking to TV Chosun¡¯s Case File, which aired on April 1, Kim Sae Ron's family's lawyer revealed that Kim Sae Ron's friends knew about the relationship during her teenage years. These friends are now preparing a public statement after feeling frustrated by Kim Soo Hyun's press conference, where he denied the allegations.
The statement is expected to refute Kim Soo Hyun's claims and provide more insight into the relationship.
The legal representative also revealed that Kim Sae Ron's family expressed disappointment after Kim Soo Hyun's press meet.
¡°We hoped Kim Soo Hyun would offer a sincere apology,¡± the lawyer stated. ¡°But there was no apology directed toward the bereaved family at all.¡±?¡°Even if he had said, ¡®We had feelings for each other when she was a minor but started dating after she became an adult,¡¯ that would have been more honest,¡± the family (via the legal representative) said . ¡°We don¡¯t understand why he¡¯s denying everything.¡±
Kim Sae Ron's family have been sharing evidence, including chats, intimate photos, and handwritten letters, to support their claims. They have alleged that Kim Soo Hyun dated Kim Sae Ron for a long time, even when she was a minor, and that he distanced himself from her after her DUI case in 2022, adding to her financial stress and ultimately contributing to her death.
Kim Soo Hyun has denied these claims, stating he never dated Sae Ron when she was a minor. He further accused her family of adding to her mental woes, alleging they 'threatened' her with money.
Meanwhile, the Queen of Tears actor's agency, Gold Medalist, has taken legal action against Kim Sae Ron's family and the YouTube channel operator, Garosero Research Institute, aka HoverLab. They filed a criminal complaint and a civil lawsuit seeking damages worth 12 billion KRW.?
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