The Korean entertainment industry has been rocked by shocking new developments in the ongoing scandal involving top actor Kim Soo Hyun and the late actress Kim Sae Ron. In a dramatic turn of events, Kim Sae Ron's mother has come forward with what she claims is compelling evidence proving the two stars were romantically involved when her daughter was still a minor.
New Evidence Presented in Press Conference
During an emotional press conference, Kim Sae Ron's mother revealed several pieces of evidence that she believes conclusively prove the romantic relationship between her daughter and Kim Soo Hyun. The evidence includes handwritten notes, audio recordings, KakaoTalk messages, photographs, and a personal letter allegedly written by Kim Sae Ron herself. The mother stated she decided to come forward after much deliberation, expressing fear that the truth might be buried forever.
She directly addressed Kim Soo Hyun's legal team, accusing them of spreading false information through their YouTube channel to influence public opinion. "While we complied with the investigative agency's request to refrain from media contact, Kim Soo-hyun's legal representative has been persistently posting false claims," she claimed during the press conference.
Detailed Analysis of the Evidence
One of the most compelling pieces of evidence presented was a memo forensically extracted from Kim Soo Hyun's phone dated September 28, 2017. The message contained intimate phrases such as "Can't I say I want to spend every remaining day with you? Oppa, it's not just because of the military. We have many obstacles to overcome." Another message read, "If you truly meant to meet me again, I can wait. Not wait, but keep loving you."
Kim Sae Ron's mother argued that these expressions could only exist between lovers. She emphasized that Kim Sae Ron was born in 2000, making her a minor during the time these conversations occurred in 2017. Additional phrases found in the evidence included "I want to see you right now" and the particularly intimate "I am completely undressed."
The evidence package also contained a handwritten note where Kim Sae Ron referred to Kim Soo Hyun as her "first and last love," further strengthening the mother's claims about the nature of their relationship. Audio recordings featured mutual acquaintances discussing how "Hyun's older brother had taken Ron to the airport," with the mother questioning whether her daughter was 18 years old at that time.
Legal Battle Intensifies with Serious Allegations
Kim Soo Hyun's legal team, represented by Attorney Go Sang-rok of Law Firm Pil, immediately dismissed the new evidence. They told Yonhap News that these were materials they had already submitted to investigative agencies and claimed they either had no connection to Kim Soo Hyun or were written solely by the deceased actress.
In a shocking new development, Kim Sae Ron's mother has now sought disciplinary action against Kim Soo Hyun's attorney. She alleged that Attorney Go Sang-rok insulted her deceased daughter on social media, calling Kim Sae Ron a 'bipolar crazy person, mentally unstable and a minor sl*t.' The family has filed petitions with both the Korean Bar Association and Seoul Bar Association seeking disciplinary measures against the lawyer.
The legal battle has escalated significantly, with Kim Soo Hyun's team previously filing a lawsuit against Kim Sae Ron's family, alleging they fabricated messages and damaged the actor's reputation and career. They are seeking damages worth 12 billion KRW (approximately 73 crore rupees).
Background: Tragic Events Leading to Current Situation
Kim Sae Ron's tragic death in February 2025 shocked the entertainment industry. Her family claimed that financial pressures from her former agency, Gold Medallist, contributed to her depression and ultimate decision to end her life. An investigation by Dispatch revealed that the agency, which also represents Kim Soo Hyun, had sent her a Certificate of Contents demanding repayment of 686 million KRW (approximately $473,000) for damages caused.
The situation reached a critical point when Kim Sae Ron sent a desperate message to Kim Soo Hyun, pleading for more time to repay the debt. "Oppa, this is Sae Ron. I received a certification letter today saying [your company] is suing me. You promised to give me time... If you suddenly demand ₩700 million KRW, I really have no way. Please, save me... I'm begging you," she wrote in her final appeal for help.
Despite her desperate plea, no assistance came from either the agency or Kim Soo Hyun, and on February 16, 2025, the young actress passed away, setting the stage for the current legal and ethical battle that continues to unfold in the Korean entertainment industry.
