Actress Kim Sae-ron (25) was found dead at her home in Seongdong-gu, Seoul. According to the police, at around 5:54 PM on the 16th, a friend who had planned to meet Kim was unable to contact her, visited her residence, and discovered her deceased body before reporting it to the authorities. The police, after arriving at the scene, found no signs of forced entry and are investigating the possibility of suicide while determining the exact cause of death.
 [The Korean Today] 사진 김새론 Kim Sae-ron © 박수진 Park Su-jin 기자 |
From a Child Star to an Adult Actress… Kim Sae-ron’s Acting Career
Kim Sae-ron debuted as a cover model for the magazine Enfant in 2001 and made her silver screen debut in 2009 with the film A Brand New Life. She gained widespread recognition through her performance in The Man from Nowhere (2010). She continued to build her career with roles in various films and dramas, including The Neighbors (2012), Manhole (2014), Snowy Road (2017), and The Villagers (2018). Kim also worked in theater and independent films, completing the filming of Guitar Man in 2023, which is currently in post-production.
DUI Controversy and Career Interruption
In May 2022, Kim was involved in a drunk driving incident in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam, Seoul, crashing into a transformer and trees. Her blood alcohol concentration at the time was measured at 0.227%, far exceeding the legal revocation threshold of 0.08%. As a result, she was fined 20 million KRW and temporarily halted her entertainment activities. Kim attempted to return to acting with the play Dongchimi but withdrew due to health reasons. Later, she was seen working part-time at a café, but public perception remained mixed.
Police Investigating the Cause of Death
The police are currently investigating the exact circumstances of Kim Sae-ron’s death, stating that no evidence of foul play has been found. A police representative stated, “We are continuing our investigation to determine the cause of death.”
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