It has recently come to light that the late actress Kim Sae Ron borrowed a staggering 700 million KRW from her former agency, Gold Medalist, to cover the penalties and damages from a tragic drunk driving accident she was involved in during her lifetime.

According to reports on February 18th, Kim Sae Ron was involved in a serious incident in May 2022, where she crashed her car into a transformer at the Hakdong intersection in Gangnam, Seoul, while driving under the influence of alcohol.

The accident caused a massive power outage in the Gangnam area, leading to huge financial losses. On top of that, Kim Sae Ron faced penalties for violating advertising and drama contract terms.

In desperate need of money, the actress turned to her agency, Gold Medalist, for help. They lent her the money to pay off the damages and penalties.

However, after her contract with Gold Medalist ended in December 2022, she promised to repay the debt, but the money never came.

Following a sharp decline in her career and public reception, Kim Sae Ron struggled to find stable work. Despite working part-time jobs at a café and an acting academy, she was unable to pay back the 700 million KRW debt.

Eventually, Gold Medalist sent her a formal demand letter, urging her to repay the loan. Not paying back this large sum could be considered embezzlement.

Kim Sae Ron requested more time to settle her financial issues, explaining her struggle to find steady work, but unfortunately, she passed away without fulfilling her promise.

Kim Sae Ron was found dead at her home in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of February 16th. A friend, who was supposed to meet her that day, discovered her and reported the incident to the authorities.

There was no suicide note found at the scene, and while the family has requested privacy, the details surrounding an autopsy will not be made public.

Kim Sae Ron’s funeral is currently being held at Seoul Asan Hospital’s funeral hall, with the service scheduled for February 19th. The burial location is being kept private at this time.

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Actor Lee Yi Kyung surprised viewers by revealing his extremely frugal lifestyle, which he says comes from his father.

On the February 20 episode of tvN STORY’s A Billion-Won Breakfast, Lee Yi Kyung’s simple morning routine was shown.

Appearing on camera with a sleepy, puffy face, he laughed and said, “I look terrible. This is the real me.”

Dr. Oh Eun Young was surprised to see him waking up early at 6 AM, but Lee Yi Kyung explained, “I can’t sleep in.”

What caught the most attention was how he stayed warm in the winter. Instead of using the boiler, he turned on a small heater.

He said, “My father always did this. Even now, he wears a lightweight padded jacket at home. He says wearing one in winter is enough to stay warm.”

Hearing this, Dr. Oh Eun Young commented, “If you catch a cold, the medical expenses will cost more. Being frugal is good, but this might make marriage difficult.”

Lee Yi Kyung responded with a laugh, saying, “People say that a lot. But whoever marries me can just turn on the boiler. I’ll just turn it off in my own space.”

Despite his father being a former CEO, Lee Yi Kyung has kept up his simple way of living. Fans were both shocked and amused by his extreme frugality!

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