The family of the late actress Kim Sae-ron posted an AI video that included her face and voice, sending a heartfelt message to her fans.

In the video clip posted on March 14, the late actress appeared via artificial intelligence (AI) by the YouTube channel "Kwon Young-chan TV," titled, "[Exclusive] AI Video Created by Kim Sae-ron's Family in Memory of the Late Actress! We Don't Want to Let Her Go Alone Like This! Stay Strong, Family! Where Is Justice?
Kwon Young-chan TV wrote in the post showing the AI footage, "This tribute video was made by Kim Sae-ron [the actress'] family. Please watch over Sae-ron, who has gone to heaven."
In the emotional AI video, Kim starts with a "Hello, this is Kim Sae-ron." In her statement, she thanked her fans: "To everyone who loved and supported me, I value the moments I spent with you. Getting to meet you through the small screen and the big screen, and laughing and crying with you, it made me so very happy."
Looking back on her childhood career, Kim acknowledges both the love she received and her past mistakes.
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"I began acting as a child, and such an abundance of love surrounded me. I may have, at times, not been the best and may have fallen short of your expectations. Nevertheless, I truly want to thank my fans who accepted me and waited for me," she said.
Kim also reaches out to her friends, thanking them for being there during the good times and the bad.
"To all my friends with whom I created all these memories, thanks for making me laugh." She added, "I hope I don't make you cry too much."
"To my amazing family, I am grateful for always being welcomed with open arms and taken care of. To my family — Mom, Dad, my siblings, thanks for being my cheerleaders and my backbone. My heart will always be with you, even if you are unable to see me anymore."
When the AI-generated message ends, her last wish for anyone who remembers her is: "If you do remember me, I hope you remember the good and warm times. My only advice for you is, be happy and healthy. As always, I sincerely appreciate it. I love you."
It was also accompanied by another video showing a montage of Kim Sae-ron's scenes from various projects, including The Man from Nowhere, as well as photos from her private life.
Kim Sae-Ron, a victim, tragically died under misunderstood circumstances, which has fueled continued discourse about her legacy.
Soon after her passing, her family posted accusations through the YouTube channel Garo Sero Institute that actor Kim Soo-Hyun dated the young girl while she was still underage.
They further stated that her agency was forcibly making Soo-hyun pay a contract penalty of 700 million KRW (around 483,000 USD).
The representatives of Soo-hyon have refuted the claims, suggesting Soo-hyun only dated Kim Sae-ron after she turned 18.

In other news, on March 17, attorney Bu Ji-Seok, the legal representative of Kim Sae-ron's family, announced that they would be taking legal action against YouTuber Lee Jin-ho for defamation.
The statement noted that this lawsuit is to be filed with the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency.