South korean actress, Kim Sae-ron is dead

Popular young actress Kim Sae-ron has passed away at the age of 24. She was found deceased in her Seoul home on Sunday.   

A friend discovered her and alerted authorities around 4:55 PM local time after visiting her in the Seongsu-dong district. Police who responded to the scene found no immediate signs of foul play and are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.   

Kim Sae-ron’s career began in childhood, quickly establishing her as one of South Korea’s most promising young talents. She first gained widespread recognition for her role in the 2009 film “A Brand New Life,” which even took her to the Cannes Film Festival. Her performance in the 2010 action thriller “The Man from Nowhere” further solidified her stardom, and she went on to star in other films like “The Neighbor” (2012).   

Unfortunately, Kim’s career was interrupted in 2022 following a drink driving incident.She was subsequently fined 20 million won (approximately £11,000) in April of 2023. Her most recent role was in the 2023 Netflix Korean drama “Bloodhounds.”