Amid rumors of a marriage prior to her death, an individual identified as A, claiming to be the husband of Kim Sae-ron, has released a statement through Gaseyeon.

On the afternoon of the 25th, the YouTube channel Garosero Research Institute (abbreviated Gaseyeon) disclosed A's statement, who introduced himself as the husband of the late Kim Sae-ron.

That day, A explained his reason for coming forward, stating, "Hello. I am the husband of the late Kim Sae-ron. I am still unable to escape the sorrow I feel. I have thought a few times whether it is right for me to step forward. Will I cause any harm to the deceased and their family? After contemplating this several times, I felt that the truth was being distorted excessively by certain factions, and that the defamation of honor of the deceased and myself has reached a serious level. Therefore, I had no choice but to write a statement to correct the facts."

He revealed, "As an ordinary individual, I met Kim Sae-ron in mid-November 2024 through an introduction by a friend. Due to a strong attraction between us in a short time, we actually got married with only witnesses present in the United States on January 12, 2025. However, because we fell in love and decided to marry too quickly without serious consideration, and due to practical problems caused by long-distance and personality differences, we were in the process of annulling the marriage by mutual agreement."

Kim Sae-ron's husband provided specific clarifications regarding allegations of assault, monitoring, and pregnancy threats. He first addressed the allegation of assault, stating, "The house where I currently reside in the United States is a quiet multi-family APT. with weak soundproofing, so if an assault were to occur, there is a structure where a report could be made immediately from the downstairs. Moreover, assault in the United States carries severe legal consequences. I have been thoroughly educated in the United States since childhood. Kim Sae-ron and I met a total of four times from November 2024 to February 2025, and other than our first meeting in November 2024, I had to go to work, so for the other three times, Kim Sae-ron visited the United States every month."

He added, "If there were ridiculous occurrences of violence or confinement, why would Kim Sae-ron voluntarily come to the U.S. each time? I also felt sorry for the toll that Kim Sae-ron had to take with long-distance flights, so I did my best economically and emotionally to ensure she would not feel lacking while in the U.S. I mentioned I have photos related to the violence; if such photos exist, please reveal them. If necessary, I am willing to undergo a police investigation."

Regarding the alleged monitoring, he stated, "Considering that we were in a long-distance relationship, we had removed access restrictions on each other's phones and social media passwords. In fact, the late Kim Sae-ron often contacted me through my phone, and we shared passwords freely to build trust as a couple. I want to highlight that the sharing of information, including passwords, occurred with both parties' consent and was documented in various forms of mutual agreement between couples."

Additionally, A noted, "When we were in the U.S., we were always together, and I question whether the situation of being open without secrets was described as 'monitoring.' However, I believe sharing that occurred with mutual agreement in a marital relationship is a choice made by the couple. I can disclose documentation supporting this mutual agreement between us."

Finally, regarding the pregnancy and threats, Kim Sae-ron's husband said, "The details concerning pregnancy are entirely untrue. Discussions about pregnancy arose in January 2025, but we first met in mid-November. Our serious relationship actually began when Kim Sae-ron visited the U.S. at the end of November, so the timelines do not match. Furthermore, we were not considering parenting, as Kim Sae-ron was taking contraceptives. To say that I proceeded with the marriage with Kim Sae-ron through threats surrounding pregnancy is a grave insult to the deceased. Who would marry under threats? We loved each other, and Kim Sae-ron actively expressed her willingness to marry and cooperated in the process."

A stated, "Moreover, the assertion that I maintained my relationship with the late Kim Sae-ron through such violent means is entirely false. On the contrary, I was in agreement with Kim Sae-ron about researching and preparing for the annulment of our marriage. The last handwritten card Kim Sae-ron gave me can confirm our circumstances. We believed it would be best to quietly process the annulment of our marriage, which was made known in a short period abroad. However, incorrect information regarding our marriage and private lives was disseminated without my consent through unverified recordings. I am deeply remorseful and am considering appropriate measures regarding the potentially illegal and manipulated processes involved in acquiring such information. Please immediately stop the dissemination of falsehoods concerning the private life of the deceased."

Meanwhile, the YouTuber B, who has been accused of defamation by the late Kim Sae-ron's family, claimed through his channel that the deceased had married in the United States during her lifetime and had left an inheritance, while disclosing phone call recordings between Kim Sae-ron and representatives from her agency.

YouTuber B stated, "Currently, the family of the deceased is making significant allegations against her ex-boyfriend Kim Soo-hyun from four years ago. However, the late Kim Sae-ron was actually in a situation where she was married to another man and enjoying her newlywed life. The family of the deceased continues to send materials from her mobile phone to Gaseyeon, meaning they are aware of the facts regarding Kim Sae-ron's marriage. The late Kim Sae-ron attempted extreme measures multiple times only last year. Due to this, she was taken to the emergency room and underwent urgent surgery, costing over 20 million won. However, none of her family members paid for her hospital bills."

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