Kim Sae Ron's mother defends aunt against allegations

Kim Sae Ron’s mother has spoken out in defense of the actress's aunt, who has been accused of being a "fake aunt." She emphasized that the aunt has been a loyal family member, supporting Kim Sae Ron throughout her career. The controversy arose after Kim Sae Ron’s aunt alleged that actor Lee Jin-ho and YouTuber contributed to Kim Sae Ron's death. Lee Jin-ho denied these claims, calling them false and threatening to take legal action. In her statement, Kim Sae Ron’s mother confirmed the aunt's valid role in the family. She challenged Lee Jin-ho's claims, saying that if there were any concerns about false representation, the family would handle it, not him. She expressed confusion as to why he was making such allegations. The mother explained that she met the aunt nearly 20 years ago when their children began acting. They supported each other as friends and became close, viewing each other as family. She highlighted the aunt's role in their lives, providing help during tough times and being a source of emotional support. Kim Sae Ron's mother questioned why anyone would doubt the aunt’s legitimacy and pointed out that for the past three years, the aunt had stood by the family despite the negative information surrounding Kim Sae Ron. She stressed that the aunt is very much a part of their family and questioned Lee Jin-ho's motives for his comments. The mother also addressed more serious allegations from Lee Jin-ho, including claims about Kim Sae Ron's personal life. She stated that these claims were not true and reiterated the family's commitment to defending Kim Sae Ron's memory.