Kim Sae Ron's death on February 16, 2025 brought deep sorrow to many parties. Moreover, the police revealed that it is possible that the South Korean actress born in 2000 had attempted suicide, although no death note was found.
On February 17, 2025, the director of the Korea Celebrity Suicide Prevention Association, Kwon Young Chan, revealed that he met Sae Ron's father at the actress' funeral. Young Chan told reporters, "I talked a lot with her father."
Young Chan revealed that Sae Ron's father said the reason his daughter committed suicide was because of YouTuber Lee Jin Ho. It was said that YouTuber Jin Ho repeatedly violated Sae Ron's privacy, including uploading videos questioning her sincerity in self-reflection after the actress shared wedding-themed photos online.
YouTuber Jin Ho previously uploaded a video titled "Kim Sae Ron Erases Herself Again... Hiding After Marriage Rumors? We Tried to Contact Her" in response to Sae Ron uploading several wedding-themed photos in January 2025.
YouTuber Jin Ho also created content about Kim Sae Ron's financial difficulties, further intensifying public scrutiny. After the actress's passing, the YouTuber appeared to delete or privatize all videos related to Kim Sae Ron.
Regarding this, Young Chan revealed, "This isn't just about competing for views – it's destroying someone's life. Everyone makes mistakes, and Kim Sae Ron is trying to move on. A's (Jin Ho) actions have drawn criticism from other YouTubers and the public."
Young Chan confirmed that materials related to YouTuber Jin Ho's content are being collected, and the bereaved family is considering legal action. "If they continue with the lawsuit or file a complaint with the Press Arbitration Commission, we will provide full support free of charge," Young Chan asserted.
Young Chan also called for systemic action against harmful content, stressing, "Celebrities are also human beings. Society should give them a chance to start anew while protecting them from online harassment."
Meanwhile, Sae Ron was found dead at her home on February 16, w2025. Her funeral was held at Seoul Asan Medical Center, with the burial scheduled for February 19, 2025. A number of celebrities, including Won Bin, were present to pay their respects to the actress.
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