South Korean Actor Kim Sae-ron, 24, Found Dead At Her Seoul Home
Updated on: 17 February, 2025 10:26 AM IST |Shweta Shah
RIP Kim Sae-ron
It is a rather upsetting day for all South Korean fans, as actor Kim Sae-ron was found dead in her Seoul apartment on Sunday, February 16. She was known for her spectacular performances in Bloodhounds and The Man from Nowhere. Kim was 24 years old.
According to the police, Sae-ron`s death was discovered on Sunday late afternoon after a friend was constantly trying to reach her. Concerned with her lack of response, the friend ed the authorities.
"We have not found any signs of foul play as yet, but we are investigating the circumstances of the death," a police official stated to the Korean media. More updates are awaited on her death news.
Kim Sae-ron`s career
The Korean star became a household name with her debut as a child actor in 2009 with Ounie Lecomte’s A Brand New Life. However, her performance in A Man from Nowhere (2010) solidified her reputation as a promising new star.
She went on to star in movies and shows like The Neighbours (2012), Hi! School-Love On (2014), Secret Healer (2016), The Villagers (2018), Leverage (2019), and The Great Shaman Ga Doo-shim (2021). She was last seen in Netflix`s Bloodhounds (2023).
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It was in 2022 that her career faced a major setback following a DUI incident, where Sae-ron crashed her car into a guardrail and transformer, leading to a fine of 20 million won (INR 1,201,376). She faced intense scrutiny and was arrested, as drunk driving is strictly prohibited in South Korea.
In April 2023, she attempted to make a comeback to acting through a stage play but withdrew, stating health issues.
Kim Sae-ron`s last days
According to OSEN, a close friend of the Bloodhounds actor revealed that she was planning to make a comeback with a new movie, and they even spoke about Kim`s plan to start a business, apart from her acting career.
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The friend said, "The last time I saw Kim Sae ron was at the end of last year. She was preparing to return with the movie Guitar Man, and we talked about how she would start acting again and finally make money… I never imagined this would happen. Kim Sae ron recently changed her name to Kim Ah Im."
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"She was preparing to open a café and planning her return to the entertainment industry. I still can’t believe it. The reason she wanted to open a café was because she had been working at one while filming, but managing both schedules was too difficult, so she eventually quit," they further added.
The friend also revealed how they never suspected anything was wrong with Sae-ron and continued, "She was making plans to move while preparing for the café with her friends. There were no signs of anything being wrong. I even told her to call me if she was struggling."
Radio City extends heartfelt condolences to the actor`s close friends and family. Rest in peace, Kim Sae-ron.
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