On March 12, 2025, a striking revelation took place during a livestream hosted by the YouTube channel Garosero. Kim Sae-ron’s aunt disclosed that Kim Soo-hyun, a prominent actor, allegedly proposed marriage to the late actress.
This revelation followed an earlier interview on March 10, 2025, where Kim Sae-ron’s aunt asserted that the two stars had been in a romantic relationship since 2015. At that time, Sae-ron was just 15 years old, while Soo-hyun was already 27. According to her aunt, their relationship extended over a notable six-year period.
Further delving into their past, Kim Sae-ron’s aunt contended that the pair had seriously considered marriage during their years together, asserting:
“They even talked about marriage. He even asked her to marry him,”she stated.
This assertion prompted a question from a representative of the Garosero Research Center, who inquired about the appropriateness of such discussions. The representative asked:
“But wasn’t she a minor at the time when he asked her to marry him?”
In response, the aunt clarified that these discussions concerning marriage arose only after Kim Sae-ron had turned 20, emphasizing:
“No, that was after she became an adult.”
Exploring the Relationship Between Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron
During the YouTube interview aired on March 10, 2025, Sae-ron’s aunt expanded on their relationship, alleging it lasted approximately six years. However, given the significant age gap—particularly when Sae-ron was still a minor—the relationship has sparked conversation and concern.
Additionally, the family has raised allegations against Kim Soo-hyun and his agency, Gold Medalist, regarding financial misconduct. They claim that following a DUI incident involving Sae-ron in 2022, Gold Medalist initially covered 700 million won in damages for the actress. However, after failing to renew her contract, the agency reportedly issued a legal notice demanding repayment of the funds.
A message dated March 19, 2024, came to light, revealing Sae-ron pleading with Kim Soo-hyun for a delay in settling her debts:
“Oppa, it’s Sae-ron. I received the certification, and they [Gold Medalist] said they are going to sue me. They told me they would give me plenty of time, so I’ve been working hard to prepare for my comeback, and I plan to repay a percentage from each project little by little,”she said.
She further expressed her difficulties:
“I’m not saying I won’t pay, but if you demand 700 million won right now, I really can’t do it. It’s not that I refuse to pay, I just can’t afford it at the moment. But do I really have to go through a lawsuit? Please save me… Please, give me some time.”
Additionally, the Garosero Research Institute (@Hoverlab) revealed a controversial photograph purportedly showing Kim Soo-hyun kissing Kim Sae-ron on the cheek. According to her family, this image was taken when she was just 15 and in her last year of middle school, which has led to intensified scrutiny and debate about the nature of their relationship.
Tragically, on February 16, 2025, Kim Sae-ron was discovered deceased in her home in Seongdong District, with authorities concluding that her death was a s*icide, finding no evidence of foul play or a note.