The Kim Soo-hyun controversy has reached a new height. In a bombshell report that has sent shockwaves through the Korean entertainment industry, Dispatch, one of Korea’s most credible celebrity news outlets, has published evidence allegedly confirming a romantic relationship between superstar actor Kim Soo-hyun and late actress Kim Sae-ron—a relationship his agency previously dismissed as “false rumors.” The revelation comes amid mounting controversy surrounding a 700 million won (approximately $520,000) debt demand from Gold Medalist, Kim Soo-hyun’s agency against the struggling actress.

Dispatch Reveals Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae Ron Dating Was Not ‘False Rumors:’ “They Can Never Admit Their Relationship”

According to Dispatch‘s investigation, the relationship between Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron was an “open secret” in industry circles, with one source close to Kim Soo-hyun stating, “Kim Sae-ron’s age is an issue, so they can never admit to their relationship.”

The age gap between the actors has fueled speculation about why their alleged relationship was kept under wraps, with industry insiders suggesting this was the primary reason for denials from Gold Medalist, which is reportedly run by Kim Soo-hyun’s cousin with significant input from the actor himself.

Financial Pressure and a Desperate Plea of Kim Sae Ron Which Was ‘Ignored’

In what appears to be a complex entanglement of personal and professional relationships, Dispatch revealed text messages allegedly sent from Kim Sae-ron to Kim Soo-hyun on March 24, 2024, after she received legal threats from Gold Medalist regarding debt repayment.

“Oppa, it’s Sae-ron. I got a certified mail. You are suing? If you ask for 700 million won right now, I really can’t do it. Do I really have to go to court? Please save me. Give me time,” the message reportedly read.

The 686 million won debt stems from a loan agreement signed in November 2022, with repayment due by December 2023. According to legal documents obtained by Dispatch, Gold Medalist sent a certified letter threatening “civil and criminal legal action” if the full amount wasn’t paid “within a short period of time.” While Sae-ron was already facing the wrath of public sentiments against her DUI incident, the added pressure impacted her mental health, her neighbors claimed to Dispatch.

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Kim Sae-ron’s Financial Struggles as a Household Head

Kim Sae-ron’s attorney has previously stated that the actress “had supported her family as the head of the household” and was “experiencing financial difficulties due to the payment of damages” related to a previous incident.

Dispatch’s investigation suggests that despite her financial struggles, Kim Sae-ron had been attempting to address her debts. The report indicates she used profits from an investment in “Golden S” to pay for damages from advertising contracts affected by her previous controversy.

When confronted about the 35 million won from the sale of Kim Sae-ron’s damaged car, Gold Medalist reportedly told Dispatch, “She hasn’t received any money since.”

Kim Soo-hyun’s Agency Gold Medalist’s Conflicting Statements

In response to Dispatch’s inquiries, Gold Medalist claimed they “decided not to take the money considering Kim Sae-ron’s circumstances.” However, Dispatch highlighted significant discrepancies between this statement and the threatening certified mail sent to the late actress.

The current Kim Soo-hyun controversy has also brought further evidence. The YouTube channel Garosero Research Institute has revealed several pictures of Kim Sae-ron and Kim Soo-hyun that prove the duo was close. If the claims are to be believed, Kim Soo-hyun started dating Kim Sae-ron when she was 16 years old. The duo broke up in 2021, a year before her DUI incident.

Moreover, Kim Sae-ron’s death on Kim Soo-hyun’s birthday also poses the question of whether it was intentional. From the mountain of evidence that is piling up, it is evident that Sae-ron needed compassionate people around, and in her dire times, she did not find many. At least, Kim Soo-hyun was not definitely not “found.”