Some netizens have dug up photos believed to be of Kim Sae-ron's last appearance before her passing, pointing out that she appeared much older during her previous court appearances, with many white hairs and thick eye bags. However, the following month she appeared again, having dyed her hair and changed to a chic short hairstyle, seemingly trying to rejuvenate herself. Unfortunately, last month she chose to leave this world.
Yesterday, the keyword 'Kim Sae-ron's Last Public Appearance' trended on Weibo. In the photo, Kim Sae-ron can be seen with her hair in a ponytail, wearing a mask to court. As she looks down, many white hairs are visible, and her eye bags are quite pronounced, contrasting sharply with her previously bright and cute appearance. It seemed as if she aged over ten years overnight due to the drunk driving incident. Upon closer inspection of Korean websites, it's evident that this was a news photo taken during her court trial in March 2023.
Friend Reveals Truth About Drunk Driving?
Set Up to Be a 'Hostess for Clients' by Her Company, Leading to Unexpected Mishap
Set Up to Be a 'Hostess for Clients' by Her Company, Leading to Unexpected Mishap
Now, some netizens have unearthed what appears to be an exposé by a friend of Kim Sae-ron regarding the truth behind her drunk driving incident. Allegedly, it was a setup by the company to have her accompany clients, and in her haste to avoid being taken advantage of, she accidentally drove under the influence.
It is reported that a person claiming to be a friend of Kim Sae-ron wrote: 'She was driving drunk because the company wanted her to entertain clients that night. Due to some minor mishaps during the client reception, Kim Sae-ron, in a panic, drove after drinking.' The revelation shocked many netizens because, at the time, Kim Sae-ron's management company was co-founded by Kim Soo-hyun and his cousin. If the two were indeed in a relationship, it meant that Kim Soo-hyun arranged for his girlfriend to entertain clients, prompting many netizens to suspect a possibility of 'enticement' and emotionally manipulating Kim Sae-ron.
Working Five Jobs to Repay Debts, Bullied While Working at a Bakery
In an interview, Kim Sae-ron's aunt accused Kim Soo-hyun of frequently pressuring her by 'demanding 700 million KRW (approximately 213 million Malaysian Ringgit)' and 'filing a lawsuit,' citing it as one of the reasons Kim Sae-ron ended up in despair. Before her death, Kim Sae-ron was almost penniless, relying on borrowing money from friends and family to barely make ends meet. To hasten debt repayment, she shed her celebrity status and worked multiple jobs; at most, she simultaneously held five jobs. She not only worked at a cafe but also helped at a flower shop and bakery, even at a jjimjilbang (Korean sauna), where she was recognized and bullied, leading her to frequently cry in stairwells.