The entertainment industry is in mourning as South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron has been found dead in her apartment in Seongsu-dong, Seoul.
Authorities confirmed the tragic news on Sunday, revealing that her body was discovered by a friend at approximately 4:55 PM (07:55 GMT).
Investigators have stated that there were no signs of foul play, but an official inquiry into the cause of her death remains ongoing.
Her passing has sent shockwaves across the industry, with fans and colleagues taking to social media to express their grief.
Kim Sae-ron, who gained fame as a child actress, was regarded as one of South Korea’s brightest stars.
Her breakout role in A Brand New Life (2009) earned international recognition after premiering at the Cannes Film Festival.
She further solidified her reputation with her performance in The Man from Nowhere (2010), which became South Korea’s highest-grossing film of that year.
Additionally, her role in The Neighbour (2012) earned her critical acclaim.
Over the years, she captivated audiences with her performances in A Girl at My Door (2014) and Mirror of the Witch (2016), further cementing her place in the industry.
However, Kim Sae-ron’s career took a downturn in 2022 after a drunk driving incident led to her withdrawal from public life.
In April 2023, she was fined 20 million won (£11,000) for the offense. Consequently, her scenes in Netflix’s Bloodhounds (2023) were significantly reduced.
Despite the controversy, many hoped for her return to the screen.
Now, with her sudden passing, the industry mourns the loss of a talent gone too soon.
“Her career was marked by early success and later struggles,” a source noted, reflecting on her journey.
Meanwhile, tributes continue to pour in as many remember her contributions to cinema.
Her immense talent, once celebrated worldwide, has been lost again, leaving a void in the entertainment industry.
May her soul rest in perfect peace.
