The family of the late actor Kim Sae-ron will hold a press conference.

On the 26th, the family's legal representative, attorney Bu Ji-seok from Law Firm Buyou, announced that the press conference will be held at 1:30 p.m. on the 27th at the Space Share Gangnam Station Center in Seocho-gu, Seoul.

During this press conference, they plan to reveal evidence regarding the fact that Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron were in a relationship since she was a minor and mention the legal response related to the indiscriminate spread of false information against the family.

Earlier, Kim Sae-ron was found dead at her home in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, on Feb. 16. It was reported that the date of her death coincided with the birthday of actor Kim Soo-hyun, leading to a resurgence of photos that Kim Sae-ron had posted on social media in the past.

At that time, Kim Soo-hyun's agency, Gold Medalist, stated, "Currently, the dating rumors regarding Kim Soo-hyun are unfounded. The photos circulating online appear to be from when they were with the same agency in the past, and we have no understanding of Kim Sae-ron's intention behind such actions."

However, after Kim Sae-ron's funeral, the family claimed through the YouTube channel "Garosero Research Institute" (abbreviated as "Gaseyeon") that Kim Sae-ron's cause of death was linked to Kim Soo-hyun and demanded an official apology. The family requested that Kim Soo-hyun acknowledge their six-year relationship since she was a minor and offer an official apology; that Gold Medalist issue an official apology regarding their previous statement denying any romantic involvement over the past three years; that they recognize Kim Sae-ron's contributions as a founding member of Gold Medalist and apologize for that; and that they recognize and apologize for their claim about the 700 million won compensation demand.

In relation to this, Kim Soo-hyun's agency, Gold Medalist, opined regarding the dating allegations that it was "a clear falsehood that cannot be overlooked," stating, "We will consider taking the most stringent legal action against the false information disseminated by the Garosero Research Institute." However, amid the flood of revelations, they changed their stance, acknowledging the relationship stating that "they dated from the summer of 2019, after Kim Sae-ron became an adult, until fall 2020."

However, regarding the proof of the 700 million won repayment, they explained, "If we were to unilaterally take on the penalty fee that Kim Sae-ron should bear, there could be a risk of our executives being liable for breach of trust, and there was concern that this cost would not be recognized as a deductible expense for the company. Our efforts to secure our claim against Kim Sae-ron needed to be verified."

Ultimately, the family of Kim Sae-ron decided to conduct a digital forensic examination of the late actress's mobile phone to prove the allegations regarding her relationship with Kim Soo-hyun, and since they announced that they would present the evidence at the upcoming press conference, it appears that the digital forensic examination of her phone has been completed.

However, separate from this, further claims regarding the cause of Kim Sae-ron's death continue to arise, causing concern. A YouTuber, who has been accused of defamation by the family, claimed on their channel that Kim Sae-ron had married in the U.S. while she was alive and left an inheritance, unveiling a recording of a phone conversation with B, a former representative from her agency.

Additionally, the YouTuber stated, "Currently, the bereaved family is making significant accusations against Kim Soo-hyun, her boyfriend from four years ago. However, the late Kim Sae-ron was actually in a situation where she was married to another man and living a newlywed life. The family is continuing to send the materials obtained from the late actress's mobile phone to 'Gaseyeon' for publication. This indicates that they were aware of the late Kim Sae-ron's marriage." They further asserted, "The late Kim Sae-ron attempted extreme measures several times early last year, and due to these circumstances, she was taken to the emergency room and underwent urgent surgery, which led to surgical costs exceeding 20 million won. However, none of the family paid for the hospital bills for the late Kim Sae-ron."

Moreover, regarding Kim Sae-ron's marriage, her ex-boyfriend C and her husband in the U.S., D, have stepped forward to issue statements, raising ongoing concerns as the revelations of the late Kim Sae-ron's private life continue, apart from the allegations against Kim Soo-hyun.

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