Late actress Kim Sae-ron’s final message revealed: ‘To those who left me at my lowest’
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A note believed to be the last message written by the late actress Kim Sae-ron has come to light.
On Friday, SBS Entertainment News reported that Kim posted the message on her private social media account last September, approximately five months before her passing. The post appears to suggest suicidal thoughts.
In the note, Kim reportedly wrote, “If I die, please capture this and share it,” before naming colleagues who had helped her during difficult times. She added, “They are the ones who saved me.”
Kim also addressed those who had distanced themselves during her darkest moments. “And to the ones who left me when I was struggling the most, I hope you reflect on everything you received from me,” she said. She went on to express lingering frustration about the aftermath of her drunk driving incident, stating, “The breathalyzer showed 0, the blood test showed a high level but that was from the day before. There was no blackout. I compensated all the damages anyway. At least now, I won’t be in pain anymore.”
According to the outlet, two acquaintances who saw the message visited her residence in Seoul’s Seongdong District and were able to prevent a crisis at the time. It was also reported that Kim had accrued debts totaling several hundred million won (several hundred thousand dollars) to people in the entertainment industry.
Meanwhile, following her death, Kim’s family and actor Kim Soo-hyun are embroiled in a dispute over the timeline of their past relationship. The family claims that the two had been in a long-term relationship since Kim was a minor, while Kim Soo-hyun maintains they dated for about a year after she reached adulthood.
This article from Xportsnews is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.