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According to Money Today’s coverage, it was revealed that the late Kim Sae Ron dated a famous idol member “A” around 2018.
Although the bereaved family revealed that the deceased dated actor Kim Soo Hyun from 2015 to 2021, some are pointing out that this overlaps with the period she met another man.
It is believed that Kim Sae Ron and “A” broke up briefly in 2019 but reunited in early to mid-2022. This was when Kim Sae Ron was suffering from her drunk driving incident. It is said that “A” lent a large sum of money to Kim Sae Ron as she struggled financially.
Kim Sae Ron did not hide her relationship, introducing him to her acquaintances as her boyfriend. Although they broke up in 2023, they reportedly kept in touch until last year.
Kim Sae Ron continued to meet with ‘A’ as a friend even after breaking up. We are only bringing this up to investigate the timing of her relationship with Kim Soo Hyun. We do not want to dig up his personal information indiscriminately.
— Entertainment official
Some rumors stated that one of her ex-lovers was part of a famous idol group with seven members, but this has been found to be untrue.
Kim Sae Ron’s side claimed through Garo Sero Research Institute’s YouTube channel that she dated Kim Soo Hyun from late 2015, when she was in middle school, until July 2021. Text messages that Kim Sae Ron is believed to have sent to an acquaintance while alive proved this.
However, this claim contains errors different from the facts. Kim Sae Ron allegedly dated singer WOODZ from 2021 to 2022, including “A,” whom she met in 2019. It is also known that she had different boyfriends in 2016 and 2018. Kim Soo Hyun dated an idol-turned-actress for three years from 2016 to 2019, not Kim Sae Ron.
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The authenticity of the 2016 text messages between Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron presented by the bereaved family has not been confirmed.
Kim Soo Hyun’s side has also requested that the bereaved family disclose original data through digital forensics, but has yet to receive a response.
10 Unkown Facts About Kim Sea-ron
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Who is Kim Sae-ron?
Kim Sae-ron is a South Korean actress who rose to fame as a child star and is best known for her role in the critically acclaimed movie The Man From Nowhere (2010). -
Kim Sae-ron’s Age and Birthday
Born on July 31, 2000, Kim Sae-ron is part of the new generation of K-drama and K-film stars known for transitioning successfully from child to adult roles. -
Breakthrough Role in The Man From Nowhere
At just 9 years old, Kim Sae-ron gained international recognition alongside Won Bin in The Man From Nowhere, one of Korea’s highest-grossing action films. -
Award-Winning Actress from a Young Age
Kim Sae-ron has won multiple awards, including Best New Actress at the Korean Film Awards and Buil Film Awards, making her one of Korea’s youngest award-winning actresses. -
Kim Sae-ron’s Education in Acting
She studied film and acting at Chung-Ang University, one of South Korea’s top schools for performing arts, further refining her acting skills for adult roles. -
Popular K-Dramas Featuring Kim Sae-ron
She starred in several hit K-dramas like Hi! School – Love On (2014), Mirror of the Witch (2016), and Leverage (2019), earning praise for her versatility. -
Kim Sae-ron’s Instagram Popularity
With hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram, Kim Sae-ron uses her platform to connect with fans, share fashion, behind-the-scenes content, and updates on her acting career. -
Controversies and Career Hiatus
In 2022, Kim Sae-ron faced public backlash following a DUI incident, leading to a temporary break from acting. The star has since expressed regret and is slowly rebuilding her career. -
Kim Sae-ron’s Filmography Includes Over 20 Titles
With a filmography spanning over 15 years, Kim Sae-ron has appeared in more than 20 films and dramas, proving her status as a seasoned actress despite her young age. -
What’s Next for Kim Sae-ron?
As of 2025, fans are anticipating her return to the screen. Rumors of a comeback project are circulating, and many are hopeful for her successful re-entry into the K-drama world.
