Kim Sae-ron, a 24-year-old actress who had captured hearts with her performances, was discovered unresponsive in her home in the Seongsu-dong district of Seoul. A friend found her at around 4:55 PM local time on Sunday. Authorities reported no evidence of foul play but are conducting an investigation to determine the cause of her death.
Born in 2000, Kim first gained attention as a child actor and quickly became a prominent figure in South Korea's film scene with acclaimed roles in "A Brand New Life" (2009), which premiered at Cannes, and "The Man from Nowhere" (2010), the country's highest-grossing film that year.
Her career blossomed further with notable performances in films like "A Girl at My Door" (2014) and series such as "Mirror of the Witch" (2016). However, Kim's public presence diminished after a drink-driving incident in 2022, which led to a fine earlier this year. Her final appearance was in the Netflix drama "Bloodhounds," where most of her footage was reportedly cut due to the controversy.
The untimely death of Kim Sae-ron has ignited conversations about the often-hidden struggles faced by young celebrities in the entertainment world.
Born in 2000, Kim first gained attention as a child actor and quickly became a prominent figure in South Korea's film scene with acclaimed roles in "A Brand New Life" (2009), which premiered at Cannes, and "The Man from Nowhere" (2010), the country's highest-grossing film that year.
Her career blossomed further with notable performances in films like "A Girl at My Door" (2014) and series such as "Mirror of the Witch" (2016). However, Kim's public presence diminished after a drink-driving incident in 2022, which led to a fine earlier this year. Her final appearance was in the Netflix drama "Bloodhounds," where most of her footage was reportedly cut due to the controversy.
The untimely death of Kim Sae-ron has ignited conversations about the often-hidden struggles faced by young celebrities in the entertainment world.
