On March 19, 2025, controversial YouTuber Lee Jin-ho released a video that sparked widespread speculation, claiming that the late actress Kim Sae-ron had been secretly married and pregnant prior to her untimely death. This revelation was made on his channel, Entertainment President Lee Jinho, where he asserted that Kim had been living in the United States with her alleged husband and had undergone an abortion.
“I want to correct the wrong facts. What I want to reveal today is the truth that the bereaved family has been hiding. It is the fact that Kim Sae-ron is married. After checking the facts, it was confirmed that they were indeed married. I am releasing the recording of the deceased due to unavoidable circumstances.”
The video included a recorded conversation where a voice, purported to be Kim’s, mentioned a pregnancy and alleged intimidation from her boyfriend, which allegedly led to a secret marriage.
“I met my ex-boyfriend, broke up, and told him that I had a boyfriend. I broke up with my boyfriend and wasn’t going to get married, but I got pregnant. I got rid of the baby. He threatened me with the baby, so I got married.” (via Google Translate)
It is important to note that the authenticity of the audio clip and whether it truly features Kim Sae-ron remains unverified.
Exploring Claims of Kim Sae-ron’s Secret Marriage and Move to New York
In January 2025, Kim Sae-ron sparked rumors when she uploaded a series of images featuring herself in a black suit beside a male companion, accompanied by the caption “Marry.” The swift deletion of these posts intensified speculation regarding her marital status.
Following the buzz, she clarified that the photos were taken in a casual context with friends, asserting that the rumors about her impending marriage were unfounded. She did not provide further insight into why she initially posted and subsequently removed the images, simply requesting understanding from the public.
Adding to the intrigue, Lee Jin-ho claimed that Kim Sae-ron intended to relocate to New York with her supposed husband to start their new life together. He also countered earlier assertions suggesting that she had transitioned from KakaoTalk to Telegram due to pressure from actor Kim Soo-hyun, insisting that the change stemmed from her relationship with her new partner.
In the audio clip, the individual said:
“My boyfriend has all of my KakaoTalk and Instagram accounts and manages them. I couldn’t do anything until I started using Telegram and texting a little. My boyfriend said, ‘I don’t know why you’re hiding your marriage,’ and we fought over it, and that’s when I ended up uploading that picture.” (via Google Translate)
Lee Jin-ho, once an entertainment reporter and now a known YouTuber, has been the first to publicly attempt to disclose Kim Sae-ron’s sensitive private information. His recent video claimed that the Bloodhounds actress was married in January 2025 and intended to move to the U.S. with her spouse.
However, on March 17, 2025, during a press conference, Kim Sae-ron’s family announced that they had filed a criminal complaint against Lee Jin-ho, alleging that his previous videos had defamed the actress and worsened her distress prior to her death.
They further revealed that on the day she viewed one of Lee Jin-ho’s videos, Kim allegedly attempted to end her life, indicating that his content significantly affected her mental well-being.
“Sae-ron attempted to take her own life on the very same day she watched Lee Jin Ho’s video.”
Following her tragic passing on February 16, 2025, Lee Jin-ho reportedly made all videos concerning Kim Sae-ron private.
In related developments, Kim Soo-hyun has faced significant public backlash since March 10, 2025, after allegations arose from Kim Sae-ron’s family claiming he had been in a relationship with her. It is alleged that they began dating when Kim Soo-hyun was 27 and Kim Sae-ron was just 15, with claims they were together from 2015 until 2022.
Additionally, her family accused Kim Soo-hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, of causing financial strain on Kim Sae-ron, demanding payment of 700 million won (approximately $480,071).