'Not trying to gain something': Kim Sae Ron's mother breaks her silence on Kim Soo Hyun dating controversy
Kim Sae Ron's mother has spoken out about the controversy surrounding her late daughter's alleged relationship with Kim Soo Hyun. This comes after the late actress aunt's allegations against Kim Soo Hyun, claiming he was in a relationship with the late actress when she was 15 and he was 27.

Kim Sae Ron's mother has broken her silence on the controversy surrounding the late actress' relationship with actor Kim Soo Hyun. She briefly spoke to Garosera Research Institute, the YouTube channel behind the expos¨¦, and revealed what the family aims to achieve with their recent activities. Kim Sae Ron's mother's statement comes two days after her friend, who has been referred to as the former child actress' 'aunt,' launched scathing allegations against the actor.
Kim Sae Ron's mother speaks up on Kim Soo Hyun controversy
Kim Sae Ron's mother has spoken out about her motivations for revealing details about her daughter's life. She said that she wants to restore Kim Sae Ron's honor, which she feels was damaged by false articles. Her goal is to preserve her daughter's legacy as an actress and prevent her from becoming a subject of gossip.
She said, "The reason I am speaking about a child who has already left me is because I want to restore her honor, which was destroyed in a split second by articles full of lies. I am not trying to gain something or to sow discord."
"I only hope that her life will be remembered and treasured posthumously as an acknowledged actress. I don¡¯t want her to become someone¡¯s gossip, so please help me restore her name posthumously," she added.
"I only hope that her life will be remembered and treasured posthumously as an acknowledged actress. I don't want her to become someone's gossip, so please help me restore her name posthumously."
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More about Kim Soo Hyun's controversy
Meanwhile, Kim Sae Ron¡¯s aunt, a close friend of her mother, has been leading the charge in exposing Kim Soo Hyun¡¯s deeds.
She made some shocking claims about the late actress's relationship with Kim Soo Hyun. According to her, Kim Sae Ron's parents have around 200 photos of the couple from their alleged dating period from 2015 to 2021. Garosero has been exposing these pics strategically.
The controversy emerged from reports suggesting that their relationship began when Kim Sae Ron was just 15 and Kim Soo Hyun was 27, fueling allegations of 'grooming' against the Queen of Tears star. The significant age gap has drawn criticism and raised questions about the nature of their relationship.
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Kim Soo Hyun's agency has denied the allegations, but the controversy has already started affecting his career. Brands have begun pulling ads featuring him, and he may face significant financial penalties due to contract violations.
Kim Sae Ron's aunt has also alleged that Kim Soo Hyun's relationship with the late actress contributed to her tragic death by suicide on February 16, which coincided with the actor's birthday.
On March 12, Dispatch's exclusive report revealed that despite being one of the top talents of Gold Medalist, Kim Soo Hyun's agency did not work in the best interest of Kim Sae Roon. The report cited disparity in their statements and actions related to the young actress' 700 million KRW debt following her DUI incident in 2022.
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