Image Credits - KoreabooKim Soo-hyun’s agency has come under scrutiny after it was revealed that they allegedly pressured the late actress Kim Sae-ron with legal threats over financial compensation for Queen of Tears. The controversy has sparked widespread debate over industry ethics, power dynamics, and the treatment of struggling celebrities.
According to the bereaved family’s legal representative, Kim Soo-hyun’s agency sent two certified letters to Kim Sae-ron before her passing. The first letter allegedly led Kim Sae-ron to message Kim Soo-hyun directly, pleading for help. However, she later received another letter reiterating the financial demands.
“They mentioned it was a breach of trust, but it was essentially a message pressuring the deceased to pay the debt,” the representative stated. The agency previously justified its legal action by citing embezzlement allegations against Kim Sae-Ron. However, her side has strongly refuted these claims.
Further reports suggest that Kim Sae-ron was warned against contacting Kim Soo-hyun, other agency actors, or posting about the situation online. After receiving the second letter, she reportedly had no further contact with Kim Soo-hyun or his agency.
Her family’s legal team has expressed outrage at the agency’s actions, stating, “It’s hard to fathom how much mental pain she must have suffered. We are considering legal action against Kim Soo-hyun.”
The controversy has reignited discussions on multiple issues, including gender bias in celebrity treatment, power imbalances, and industry pressures.
Kim Sae-Ron faced public backlash and financial hardship following a DUI incident, with many criticizing the harsher treatment of female stars compared to their male counterparts. The revelations surrounding her final months have intensified scrutiny of the entertainment industry’s handling of troubled artists.
With growing public outrage, many are now questioning why Queen of Tears was even brought into the dispute and demanding accountability from Kim Soo-hyun’s agency.
