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[TV Report = Yoo Jae-hee] The late actress Kim Sae-ron is at the center of controversy after a recording that revealed how she incurred hospital bills amounting to tens of millions of won due to self-harm attempts during her life was made public. It was shown in the recording that she borrowed money from her management company.
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On the 24th, Lee Jin-ho uploaded a video on his channel titled “Late Kim Sae-ron’s Lifetime Recording, Why Tears Over Hospital Bills?” In the video, Lee Jin-ho explained that Kim Sae-ron attempted an extreme choice last year, incurring hospital expenses of 5 million won per session. He stated that Kim Sae-ron had asked her agency to pay the hospital fees in advance, with an agreement to repay it as a loan.
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Lee Jin-ho also mentioned the controversy surrounding the hospital fees. Some questioned whether the fees were excessively charged and whether the agency unjustly pocketed the difference. In response, Lee Jin-ho clarified, saying, “Generally, the fee for emergency sutures ranges from 400,000 to 1 million won, but Kim Sae-ron’s case was different.” He revealed a phone call with a friend of Kim Sae-ron’s, where it was noted that the late actress could not avail of insurance coverage.
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In the recording, Kim Sae-ron is heard telling a friend, “The ligaments and tendons in my arm are severed, and surgery is necessary. However, this is not covered by insurance, so I need 5 million won.”
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According to the National Health Insurance Service, treatments related to self-harm do not receive insurance benefits, as specified in Article 53 of the National Health Insurance Act.
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Lee Jin-ho added, “When someone attempts an extreme decision, they usually contact family first. It seems the late actress tried not to burden her family financially,” and noted, “It appears that she led a very lonely and hard life.”
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Reporter Yoo Jae-hee [email protected] / Photo= TV Report DB
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