The sudden death of actress Kim Sae Ron on February 16th shocked the entertainment world and her fans. Now, new information has come to light about the financial struggles she faced before her tragic passing. It’s been revealed that Kim Sae Ron was deeply in debt, owing her former agency, Gold Medalist, a significant sum of money. Read on to know more!
Kim Sae Ron’s Debt Details Revealed
The debt in total was 700 million KRW (approximately ₹4.8 crores), and it was from a drunk driving accident she caused in May 2022. Sources say Kim Sae Ron had asked her agency for more time to repay the debt and explained that she was having financial difficulties and promised to pay it back. Unfortunately, she couldn’t pay it back. Furthermore, after her contract with Gold Medalist ended, Kim Sae Ron again pledged to repay the 700 million KRW.
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However, with her career struggling and her reputation damaged, she found it hard to earn enough money. According to reports, she took part-time jobs at cafes and acting schools to pay the amount back. However, she was barely able to cover her basic living costs. As the deadlines passed, Gold Medalist sent Kim Sae Ron a formal legal notice and demanded the money she owed.
Kim Sae Ron’s DUI Case
The late actor crashed her car into a transformer while she was under the influence of alcohol. This caused a major power outage, disrupted local businesses and led to huge compensation claims. Kim Sae Ron also had to pay penalties for breaking advertising and drama contracts. She also penned a long apology note.
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