Kim Sae Ron left behind a debt of 700 million won before her death.
Bearing such a huge debt and not being able to work may be the reason why Kim Sae Ron had suicidal thoughts.
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On February 17, Korean media revealed that Kim Sae Ron still owed her former management company 700 million won. At the time Kim Sae Ron caused a drunk driving scandal, Gold Medalist paid all compensation for her advertising and film contracts. Kim Sae Ron had promised to pay back Gold Medalist when she left the company and did not renew her contract.
However, the actress born in 2000 had almost no chance to pay back her debt because she was banned from broadcasting, turned away by the audience, and had poor physical and mental health. She worked many jobs such as working part-time at a cafe, teaching acting to trainee actors… But these jobs only brought in low income, not enough to pay off the debt.
Attorney Min, who defended Kim Sae Ron in the drunk driving case, said: “It is true that she had to work part-time because of financial difficulties. The contract compensation was quite large and she had to bear a lot of debt. All of Kim Sae Ron’s previous income was used for her parents’ business fund and family expenses, so she could only rely on part-time jobs to make a living. She did not know how to pay off the debt to the company.”
On the night of February 17, Gold Medalist also sent condolences to their former artist: “We are deeply saddened by the news of Kim Sae Ron’s passing. We would like to express our deepest condolences and pray that she rests in peace.” It is known that Kim Sae Ron was an artist under Gold Medalist for about 2 years. She signed a contract with the company in early 2020. In December 2022, the company did not renew the contract with Kim Sae Ron after the drunk driving scandal.
This news immediately attracted the attention and discussion of netizens. Many netizens sympathized with Kim Sae Ron’s situation. Carrying such a large debt and not being able to work to earn money may have caused the actress to have suicidal thoughts. Netizens felt sorry for Kim Sae Ron, who had been acting for many years but had spent all her income on her family, and had no money for herself. At the same time, many people praised Gold Medalist as a decent company, but were also concerned about the damage the company’s huge finances.
Source: Newsen
