As of March 26, the controversial YouTube channel Garosero Research Institute (HoverLab) announced that attorney Bae Ji Seok, the legal representative of the late actress Kim Sae Ron’s family from law firm Buyou, will hold a press conference tomorrow.

According to the channel, Bae plans to present alleged photo evidence of Kim Sae Ron’s relationship with actor Kim Soo Hyun, which reportedly began when she was in her third year of middle school and thus a minor.

Garosero Research Institute also revealed what they claimed to be handwritten 'pledges' exchanged between Kim and her husband in New York in early January as they prepared for marriage. The channel explained that Kim wrote items one through nine, while her husband wrote items ten to twelve.

Another letter made public by Garosero Research Institute was allegedly written by Kim to her New York husband in early February. In the emotional message, Kim expressed regret over their relationship ending, blamed herself, and admitted to having made “wrong choices” to gain his attention. She wrote, “I loved you very much. When you weren’t by my side during hard times, I leaned on others. I think that’s what ruined us.”

Garosero Research Institute also aired an interview with Kim’s New York husband, who broke his silence due to what he claimed were false allegations spread by YouTuber Lee Jin Ho. He said he decided to speak with Garosero Research Institute, who are acting on behalf of Kim’s family, to stop the spread of misinformation surrounding her marriage and alleged abortion.

The channel claimed Kim Sae Ron dated Kim Soo Hyun for six years starting in middle school and was mentally burdened by issues related to a 700 million KRW (approx. 525,000 USD) debt settlement. They criticized Lee Jin Ho for posting a video blaming Kim’s suicide on her New York husband instead of acknowledging her past struggles.

Kim’s husband denied the assault allegations raised by Lee Jin Ho, stating that he and Kim began a romantic relationship in November 2024 and married in January 2025. “How could someone who was abused visit me several times in the U.S. of her own will?” he said, dismissing the claims as absurd.

Regarding Lee Jin Ho’s allegation that Kim discussed pregnancy and abortion with her husband on January 8, the husband responded, “Marriage and abortion in such a short period between November and January doesn't make sense. I believe she may have said that during a call with director Kwak Tae Young due to social pressure or to protect herself.”

Garosero Research Institute further claimed that Kwak Tae Young and Kim’s ex-boyfriend 'A' violated Korea’s communication privacy laws by recording and distributing calls with Kim. They also questioned the authenticity of photos allegedly sent by Kim to ex-boyfriend Lee Chan Hee, which appear to show self-harm rather than physical assault. Kim’s husband recalled an incident where Kim scratched herself with a toothpick during a meal, attributing it to depression.

When asked whether Kim had told him about dating Kim Soo Hyun, the New York husband said she had mentioned being in a six-year relationship but added, “I can't say whether Kim Soo Hyun was the cause of her depression.”

Garosero Research Institute also questioned if Kim continued to stay in contact with her ex-boyfriend “A” after her marriage. Her husband confirmed that “A” repeatedly called her affectionately even after the wedding, which caused conflict between them.

“I'm just an ordinary person,” he added. “This is my first time experiencing such media pressure. I can only imagine how painful it was for Kim and her family to endure this for years. I hope the invasion of her privacy stops so that her family can finally find peace.”

The channel also revealed an audio recording between YouTuber Lee Jin Ho and late Kim Sae Ron’s close friend. The friend expressed disappointment in Lee Jin Ho, stating that his negative coverage influenced public opinion and harmed Kim’s image.

“Contrary to what he said about her not working, she was actually working at a café,” the friend said. She also claimed to have participated in late Kim Sae Ron’s funeral procession.

When asked if Kwak Tae Young, who released the recordings, was affiliated with Gold Medalist (Kim Soo Hyun’s agency), Lee Jin Ho said, “No, but he is a friend of mine.”

Late Kim Sae Ron’s close friend added, “What Kim’s family wants most is a sincere apology from both Kim Soo Hyun and Lee Jin Ho. If that happens, I think everything can be resolved. I also know exactly what happened between Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron when she was underage.”

Digital forensics expert Lee Yu Min claimed that after Kim Sae Ron’s image was damaged due to a drunk driving incident, YouTuber Lee Jin Ho began publishing videos about her at the request of Kwak Tae Young.

Late Kim Sae Ron’s friend concluded, “Kim Sae Ron struggled a lot because of Kim Soo Hyun. During their relationship, she was under pressure to maintain the status of being his ‘queen,’ while he kept many mistresses. She only endured it because he promised marriage. Personally, I believe 70% of the reason she died is Kim Soo Hyun, 25% Lee Jin Ho, and 5% her New York husband.”

Online, Korean netizens speculate that the “mistresses” during Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron’s alleged relationship may have been Ahn So Hee and Seo Ye Ji.

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