After the heartbreaking news of actress Kim Sae Ron’s passing, YouTuber Lee Jin Ho, who was criticized for sharing details about her personal life, has spoken up to defend himself.

On February 19, Lee Jin Ho uploaded a video titled “Clarifying My Stance on Kim Sae Ron” on his YouTube channel “Entertainment President Lee Jin Ho.”

He started by expressing his condolences, saying, “I can’t even imagine how much pain the bereaved family is in. I, too, am heartbroken over this situation. May she rest in peace.”

However, he firmly denied claims that he made her life difficult, saying, “Some people say I tormented her, but that’s simply not true. I have enough evidence to prove it.”

Lee Jin Ho insisted that his videos were “only published after being reviewed by her acquaintances and agency officials.” To support his claim, he even released a recorded conversation with Kim Sae Ron’s manager.

The manager, who had been helping Kim Sae Ron before she officially signed with an agency, was reportedly working with Lee Jin Ho to support her.

The YouTuber explained, “For the past two years, we believed that even if Kim Sae Ron had made mistakes, she still needed a way to earn a living."

He added, "We wanted to clear misunderstandings and highlight her struggles. That’s why we shared stories about her working part-time and facing financial difficulties.”

Previously, Lee Jin Ho had reported that Kim Sae Ron was working at a café in Seongsu-dong due to financial hardships and tutoring aspiring actors as a form of talent donation.

He further revealed, “Her situation was so difficult that we even considered having her do an interview. We had deep discussions with her agency, and these details were immediately reflected in my videos.”

Lee Jin Ho strongly denied that he had harmed her in any way, saying, “We knew that if news of her signing with an agency spread, she would face harsh criticism. The media already scrutinized every little detail."

He added, "But I wanted to give her a chance, which is why I never included anything negative about her. The agency officials who know the full story say the idea that I tormented her is completely absurd.”

Source: [1]

The legal fight between NewJeans and ADOR has officially begun, and actor Lee Jong Suk’s reaction is grabbing attention.

On April 3, the Seoul Central District Court held the first trial for ADOR’s lawsuit against NewJeans, aiming to confirm the validity of their exclusive contracts. This follows the court’s previous decision on March 21, which sided with ADOR and blocked the members from carrying out entertainment activities.

NewJeans previously argued for contract termination based on 11 reasons, including issues with Min Hee Jin’s removal as ADOR’s CEO, claims that HYBE undervalued their success, and even allegations that HYBE considered “ruining” their brand.

However, the court dismissed all of these claims. In response, the members expressed their frustration through international media, calling the ruling “shocking” and saying, “It seems like South Korea wants to turn us into revolutionaries.”

While fans remain divided, Lee Jong Suk’s reaction has sparked a huge discussion. The actor, known for his calm and reserved personality, was reportedly taken aback by the situation. “This is crazy… What is even happening?” he allegedly said after hearing about the legal battle. His shocked response quickly spread online, with fans agreeing that the situation is beyond belief.

With NewJeans suspending their activities and ADOR holding the upper hand in court, all eyes are now on how this legal fight will unfold.

The next steps will determine whether NewJeans can overturn the decision or if ADOR will maintain full control over their careers.

Source (1)