Kim Sae Ron's Family Holds Press Conference + Reveals Kim Sae Ron's Messages With Kim Soo Hyun

Mar 27, 2025

On March 27, the legal representative of the late Kim Sae Ron’s family held a press conference to share their stance regarding the recent controversy involving Kim Soo Hyun.

During the press conference, the legal representative presented the following official statement:

This is Bu Ji Seok, representative attorney of the law firm BUYOU, acting as the legal representative for the bereaved family of the late Kim Sae Ron. As the family is currently experiencing severe anxiety and is unable to appear in public, I am here to convey their position on their behalf.

Recently, the private life of the late Kim Sae Ron has been recklessly exposed almost daily, leading to baseless speculation and criticism directed at the bereaved family. As a result, the family is suffering from extreme anxiety as well as severe mental and physical distress.

The reason for holding this press conference today is to inform you of the difficulties the family is facing and to earnestly request that the criticism directed at them cease. This is not an occasion to reveal the reasons why the late Kim Sae Ron chose to end her own life.

The reason the family initially had no choice but to disclose the fact that Kim Soo Hyun had been in a relationship with the late Kim Sae Ron when she was a minor was to file a lawsuit against YouTuber Lee Jin Ho, who circulated false information, belittled, and mocked the late Kim Sae Ron, ultimately driving her to her death.

However, what the family received in return was Kim Soo Hyun lying that he had never been in a relationship with her. Even after evidence proving their relationship was revealed, he did not offer a single word of apology. Instead, he is now lying again, stating that their relationship only began after she became an adult. Additionally, for reasons unknown, YouTuber Lee Jin Ho and other individuals involved in the case have been recklessly exposing the private life of the late Kim Sae Ron and spreading false information about her.

In response, the bereaved family wishes to put an end to the controversy by presenting evidence. To be clear, this is not a place to reveal the reasons behind the late Kim Sae Ron’s decision to end her own life. The family would like to express that after today’s press conference, they do not wish to engage in any further meaningless disputes over the truth.

Along with the official statement, the legal representative presented photos of KakaoTalk messages allegedly sent between Kim Sae Ron and Kim Soo Hyun.

June 24, 2016
Kim Sae Ron: I gave up breakfast and dinner to sleep all day.. Isn’t it fascinating?
And I got an IV drip at the hospital ㅜㅜ
Kim Soo Hyun: Oh you’re not feeling well ㅜㅜㅜㅜㅜㅜ Are you feeling a bit better now? ㅜ
Did you begin filming again.. ㅜㅜㅜㅜ
I’m worried ㅜㅜㅜㅜ
(photo of Kim Sae Ron)

June 25, 2016
Kim Sae Ron: I’m filming again ㅜㅜ
Kim Sae Ron: I’ll finish and come back soon…..
Kim Soo Hyun: Come back [safely] haha ♥︎
Kim Sae Ron: ♥︎Chu
Kim Soo Hyun: Do it for real later… haha
Kim Soo Hyun: Is this also forbidden?… ㅜㅜ
Kim Sae Ron: No, it’s not forbidden ha
(sticker)
Kim Sae Ron: I’ll do it for you
Kim Soo Hyun: yay ha

June 26, 2016
Kim Sae Ron: Do you miss me, or do you not miss me
Kim Soo Hyun: You?
Kim Soo Hyun: Do you think I wouldn’t miss you or that I would miss you?
Kim Sae Ron: I don’t know! I don’t know if you don’t say.
Kim Sae Ron: I wouldn’t know.
Kim Soo Hyun: You are cute because you ask questions like that
Kim Sae Ron: So do you miss me or not?
Kim Soo Hyun: I miss you I miss you
Kim Sae Ron: (sticker “do it more”)
Kim Soo Hyun: I miss you hahaha

June 26, 2016
Kim Sae Ron: Oh, you would never wake up.
Kim Soo Hyun: I won’t know even if you kiss me
Kim Sae Ron: Hahaha I guess you won’t know even if I do it multiple times (yay
Kim Soo Hyun: When can I go to sleep holding you
Kim Soo Hyun: I think I would be able to sleep really well then
Kim Sae Ron: Okay, I’ll allow that (hugging sticker)
Kim Soo Hyun: Yes yes from now..
Kim Soo Hyun: Would it take about a year
Kim Sae Ron: Hmm will it
Kim Soo Hyun: Three years? ha
Kim Sae Ron: Even one year is too much, but to say it’s three…
Kim Soo Hyun: One year is too much?
Six months?
Kim Sae Ron: I’ll do it when I want to, there is no such thing. (sticker)

The legal representative further presented screenshots of Instagram direct messages sent between Kim Sae Ron and a friend on April 9, 2024, discussing her previous relationship.

Kim Sae Ron: I’m feeling mixed feelings like crazy.
Friend: Hah…. Kim Soo Hyun of Tears… That crazy bastard should back off now…
Friend: Because you’re a good person.
Friend: You can find a waywaywaywaywaywaywayway better person.
Kim Sae Ron: Sobbb
Kim Sae Ron: My first love
Kim Sae Ron: My world has collapsed
Friend: Since you dated for six years, you can’t help but feel mixed feelings… Think of it as an experience
Friend: And let him go while feeling those feelings fully
Friend: You can do it, Kim Ah Im♡♡♡

The press conference also revealed the letter Kim Sae Ron attempted to send to Kim Soo Hyun after receiving the second certification of contents.

Hi, this is Rony, you’re doing well, right?
I’m writing this to clear up some misunderstandings between us. I couldn’t reach anyone at the company and was scared of a lawsuit. I’m still sorry for posting the photo though. It was a photo I posted hoping the company would get in touch. I’m sorry for causing you harm.
I find the people at GOLDMEDALIST very scary and uncomfortable. After leaving the company, no one answers me when I try contacting them. I don’t want to make things difficult for you. I sincerely wish you happiness. Looking back, the time we dated was about five to six years.
Since you are my first and last love, I hope you won’t avoid me.
Seeing you avoid me and trying to not even acknowledge me makes all the time we spent together feel empty and futile. Let’s just be on good terms, no more, no less, but we can at least be supportive of each other. Do you hate me that much? Why? If even this letter doesn’t reach you, our relationship will really be over forever. I think I’d be sad then.
I won’t interfere in your life anymore, so please don’t hate me…I hope there will be a day when we can see each other again while smiling.
010-_______ This is my number. Please respond if you read the letter.
Since there is no other way to convey my sincerity, I hope your address is still the same. I hope you, not Ro Be, are reading this. I am cheering on your work and love life and hope you will be happy, and I hope our time together will not be remembered negatively for each other…