The Late Kim Sae Ron’s AI Memorial Video Garners Mixed Reactions

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Amid the explosive series of revelations against Kim Soo Hyun and his relationship with Kim Sae Ron, her memorial AI video garnered much attention online.
An online community post shared the memorial video of Kim Sae Ron that was aired on the news.
To all the people who loved and supported me, the times we had together are such precious memories to me.
— AI Kim Sae Ron
I’ve received a lot of love since I started acting at a young age. There were moments where I lacked and disappointed everyone. Despite that, I want to tell the fans who believed in me and waited for me that I am truly grateful. If you remember me in the future, please remember me as a bright and warm person.
— AI Kim Sae Ron
It was revealed that the production of this AI memorial video was requested by the bereaved family.
While netizens understood the reason behind the video, they couldn’t help but feel a bit strange about it too.

- “…?”
- “The bereaved family requested it, so it’s understandable.”
- “But it still feels a bit weird.”
- “Look at the photo…it says the bereaved family requested it.”
- “Even if the family requested it…there’s a feeling that I can’t explain…it’s not like the message was something the deceased asked for…”
Meanwhile, check out the full memorial video below.