Former mixed martial arts fighter and TV personality Choo Sung-hoon has been revealed to have fully covered the funeral expenses of the late Kim Sae-ron, drawing attention to their relationship. Choo and Kim appeared together in the past on Channel A’s entertainment program ‘Trust Me and Follow Me, City Fisherman in Palau’. This program featured the cast spending six days fishing in Palau, providing an environment conducive to naturally building camaraderie through long hours of filming.
It is reported that the two developed a personal friendship during the program. It is suggested that Choo, being a father, might have felt paternal affection towards Kim, which intensified his sorrow upon learning of her death. This emotional connection is thought to have influenced his decision to voluntarily support the funeral expenses in full.
Choo Sung-hoon has been praised by the public for his caring and delicate personality through his broadcasting activities. Despite his tough appearance, he is consistently regarded as someone with a warm inner character, and his support of the funeral expenses is seen as an example of this trait.
Currently, he runs a personal YouTube channel where he earns the trust of subscribers through honest content and consistent communication. His genuine actions have positively contributed to his public trust, and his recent kindness towards Kim Sae-ron is noted as an extension of his consistent character.