The life of the late actress Kim Sae Ron was put in the spotlight after grooming allegations and an abusive marriage.

Allegations emerged saying that the 27-year-old actor had a date with 15-year-old Kim Sae Ron. Fans and the public are appalled and troubled by this uproar.

Reports alleged that Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron started dating when she was in middle school.

A seemingly telling photo—reportedly from their initial introduction, just around the time their relationship began—has highlighted their deep 12-year age gap and made many wonder what their relationship entailed.

His agency, Gold Medalist Entertainment, has ultimately denied any wrongdoing by Kim Soo Hyun, saying they have evidence to back it up, claiming that Kim Sae Ron was not a minor at the time.

But as per Koreaboo, new details have surfaced claiming Kim Sae Ron was already married before her death and that she was preparing to leave for America. It has been reported that her marriage was no fairy tale.

There have been allegations that she was blackmailed to marry him and that she was pressured to have an abortion.

Many netizens have reacted with revulsion, not just over the circumstances of her marriage but also over how the press has treated those details,

Specialists in abuse and grooming have also expressed their views on the subject. According to the RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), grooming involves "manipulative behaviors that the abuser uses to gain access to a potential victim, coerce them to agree to the abuse, and reduce the risk of being caught."

While grooming most frequently pertains to children, it can involve teenagers and vulnerable adults as well.

However, the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children adds that these influences can stay with victims long after the events have occurred and that effects can include anxiety, depression, drug or alcohol problems, and relationship difficulties.

If Kim Sae Ron was indeed groomed, experts as per Koreaboo, this may well explain her vulnerable behavior, her previous DUI incident, and the circumstances of her soon-to-be marriage.

While this tragic tale becomes part of the public past, it should serve as an open door for those grappling with similar issues. Lifeline is a free, 24/7 network that provides supportive counseling to anyone who is distraught and needs assistance.

For US readers, you can reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-8255.