ANN/THE KOREA HERALD – South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron, known for her breakout role in The Man from Nowhere, has been found dead at her home in Seongdong-gu, Seoul. She was 24 years old.
According to police reports, a friend discovered Kim’s body at her residence on Sunday afternoon and alerted authorities at approximately 4.50 p.m. While investigations into the cause of death are ongoing, police have stated that there were no signs of forced entry.
Kim, who was born in 2000, first stepped into the entertainment industry as a child actor in 2009. She quickly gained recognition for her performances in the 2010 action film The Man from Nowhere and the 2012 thriller The Neighbor. Her most recent work, the Netflix drama Bloodhounds, was released in 2023.
Despite a promising career, Kim largely withdrew from the spotlight following a drunk driving incident in May 2022. The incident resulted in a fine of KRW20 million won (USD13,850) in April 2023, effectively pausing her work in the industry.
Her sudden passing has shocked fans and the entertainment community, with tributes pouring in for the young actress. Further details are expected as the investigation continues.
