Ron's mother countered the claims through Garosero Research Institute, made by Kim Soo-Hyun's agency Gold Medalist including the love letters sent to her daughter, which were described as being sent by a "close friend.

Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron were in a relationship. However, the former actor’s agency denied alleged involvement in Kim Sae Ron’s financial struggle and death.

Kim Soo Hyun's agency issued a statement on Mar. 14 confirming that the Korean actor had indeed been in a relationship with late actress Kim Sae Ron. But it denied that she had been a minor at the time.