“Regardless of the explanation I gave, they would not have seen or listened to it.”
This was the post that Kim Sae-Sign shared his mini-homepage in February 2014, when he was 15 years old in the Korean age. He wrote, “The haters will continue to slam the keyboards, pushing me and attacking me until they see the end, and are stopped until they turn their attention to something else.”
The post was made in response to a photo that was shared online, which falsely accused him of committing himself in inappropriate behavior. At just 15 years old, he wrote, “If I correctly lived my life, the people who believe in me will continue to do so. Those who do not know me and are jealous or resentful will not listen to anything good or true. “
The words now seem even more touching in the light of his disappearance, which took place on February 16, 2025 in his home in Seongong -gu, Seoul.
11 years have now passed. It is difficult to shake the feeling that the world is moving backwards. By rereading the post of Kim Sae-Sign of 11 years ago, we can hear that if he published it today, there would be not much difference. In fact, things could be even more violent now. The behavior of hitting someone with a moral stick and then looking for the next victim seems to have intensified.
The question of second possibilities remains a critical problem in today’s society. While the celebrities who make mistakes often face intense public criticism, it is worth considering if those who apologize and show a genuine remorse should ever have the opportunity to redeem themselves. The case of Robert Downey Jr., who has passed his problems passed with the consumption of drugs to obtain a successful career, shows that redemption is possible, even in the eyes of the public.
In the wake of the disappearance of Kim Sae-S, many reflect on the importance of offering second possibilities to individuals, in particular those who have shown a true regret and growth.
The life and career of Kim Sae-Se-S, marked by the first success and the immense promise, remind us that compassion and forgiveness should guide our judgments, both for celebrities and for all individuals.
Rest in peace, Kim Sae-Ron.
