Truth About Kim Sae Ron’s Part-Time Job Revealed by the Coffee Brand
Coffee chain company, Mega Coffee reveals the truth behind Kim Sae Ron's Instagram post regarding her new work.
After 10 months after the actress' drunk driving incident that happened in 2022, the former child star once again made headlines after attending her first trial.
On March 8, The Great Shaman Ga Doo Shim" star appeared at the 4th division of the Seoul Central District Court where she faced a fine of 20 million KRW or around 15,000 USD for driving under the influence that result to damage to public properties and inconvenience to businesses and residences.
In addition, authorities found that her Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is at 0.2 percent, enough to revoke her license.
At the trial, the actress apologized and said that she regrets her action.
Moreover, she also asked for the court's mercy as she is the head of the family and undergoing financial struggles due to her lack of on-screen projects.
Days after her trial, Kim Sae Ron updated her Instagram stories showing her new work.
Kim Sae Ron's Instagram Feature her Part-Time Work
In her previous Instagram post, she shared a series of snaps of wearing an apron and making beverages as she works for Mega Coffee.
However, Kim Sae Ron continues to receive negative feedback from netizens claiming that this is just a publicity stunt.
Meanwhile, others question her purpose for uploading the photos while she undergoes a DUI trial.
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While the public doubts her motive for uploading the photo, the establishment seen at Kim Sae Ron's Instagram stories has spoken out about the actress.
Mega Coffee Says Kim Sae Ron Has 'Never Worked' at Their Company
As mentioned by a media outlet, a representative from the coffee chain company clarified her post and denied that the actress world as an official part-timer at any of their stores.
"The store owner of the location in question has a part-time employee who is friends with Kim Sae Ron," the representative explained adding that the actress never became their employee.
As for the actress' post, the company also mentioned about the snaps that were taken in their kitchen.
"The photos taken in a dark kitchen are not of our store. Our stores don't have a separate baking kitchen," one explained.
Prior to this, her then-agency, GOLD MEDALIST, confirmed that Kim Sae Ron worked as a part-timer at a cafe bt didn't mention the name of the brand.
Moreover, the label also revealed that this is "due to her financial difficulties" since she is on hiatus on-screen.
Because of the intensity of the controversy, brands dropped Kim Sae Ron as their brand ambassador.
In addition, she left her agency in December before dropping out of the upcoming K-drama "Trolley" alongside Woo Do Hwan.
