The article discusses claims about the late actress Kim Sae-ron, who allegedly accumulated debts worth tens of millions of won to her agency due to hospital bills incurred from self-harm attempts. The allegations are supported by a released phone conversation. YouTuber and former journalist Lee Jin-ho discussed this topic in a video titled “The Controversy Over Hospital Bills for the Late Kim Sae-ron,” posted on the 24th.
Lee explained, “I previously mentioned that Kim Sae-ron attempted a drastic action last year, resulting in hospital bills of 5 million won per visit. Lacking funds, her agency initially covered the costs, which were then recorded as loans.”
In situations like these, Lee noted that emergency treatments typically cost between 400,000 to 1 million won, but said Kim Sae-ron’s case was different. The late actress had reportedly shared in a call with a friend that she could not use insurance because it was not applicable in her situation, mentioning she needed around 5 million won for surgery due to torn arm ligaments and tendons.
The article further points out that under the National Health Insurance Act in Korea, insurance benefits are generally not provided for self-inflicted injuries. It speculates that Kim Sae-ron may have avoided contacting her family to prevent financial burden or worry, suggesting her life seemed lonely and distressing.