Kim Sae Ron’s Leaked Recordings Hint At A Legendary Actor’s Role In The Controversy

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As the controversy between the late Kim Sae Ron and Kim Soo Hyun continues, actor Won Bin has unexpectedly drawn attention.

In the Garo Sero Research Institute’s claims that the informant of the late Kim Sae Ron’s recordings was attacked in the United States, there was a voice that stated that Won Bin helped them. The informant’s wife said, “He came quietly.”

On May 7, Garo Sero held a press conference in Seoul claiming that the informant who reported Kim Sae Ron’s recordings, who lived in New Jersey, was attacked by two unknown men.

In particular, the voice recording of the informant’s wife expressed gratitude towards Won Bin for helping and supporting them in many ways.

“I am not Korean. I’m just a woman living in the United States. However, my husband is Korean, and something unimaginably horrible happened to us that changed everything. For months, we lived in fear. From strange phone calls, threats, home address, and truths we couldn’t figure out. They even knew my daughter’s name and the names of our tenants.

Everything changed the day my husband was attacked. The case is being investigated in the United States, and all messages, recordings, and evidence have been turned over. We will reach a legal conclusion in the next few months, and the truth will be revealed.”

— Informant’s wife

She also revealed that she didn’t know who he was at first.

I didn’t know who Won Bin was at first, and I didn’t know he was famous in Korea, but I found out after seeing what he did. He came quietly. He showed respect. That humanity meant more to us than we could ever have imagined. I sincerely thank you.

— Informant’s wife

While no further details were provided, many netizens wondered what connection Won Bin had with the matter.