Tragic Loss; South Korean Actress Kim Sae-ron Found Dead at 24
South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron, known for her roles in films such as A Brand New Life and The Man from Nowhere, was found dead at her home in Seoul on Sunday, February 16, 2025. She was 24 years old. According to police reports, a friend discovered her body and alerted authorities. No signs of foul play were detected, and the cause of death remains under investigation.
Kim Sae-ron rose to fame as a child star, making her acting debut at the age of 9 in the critically acclaimed 2009 film A Brand New Life, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. She later gained widespread recognition for her role in the 2010 action-thriller The Man from Nowhere, which became South Korea’s highest-grossing film that year. Over the years, she appeared in numerous films and TV dramas, including A Girl at My Door and the Netflix series Bloodhounds.
Her career faced a significant setback in 2022 when she was involved in a drunk driving incident, resulting in a fine of approximately $15,000 and a temporary hiatus from acting. Despite efforts to revive her career, including a role in the play Guitar Man, health issues reportedly hindered her comeback. Her final project, Bloodhounds, saw much of her screen time edited out following the controversy surrounding her DUI case.
Kim’s untimely death has left fans and the entertainment industry in mourning, as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding her passing.
Actress Kim Sae-ron found dead at 24: reports
Kim Sae-ron, who appeared in Netflix’s “Bloodhounds,” among other projects, was found dead at her home on Sunday.
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South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron dies at 24
Kim Sae-ron, a South Korean actress known for films like A Girl at My Door and The Man from Nowhere, has died at her home. She was 24.
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Kim Sae-ron, Star of 'A Brand New Life' and 'The Man from Nowhere,' Found Dead in Her Home at 24
Kim Sae-ron, a South Korean actress known for her childhood roles in 'A Brand New Life' and 'The Man from Nowhere,' was found dead in her home in Seou
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Netflix star Kim Sae-ron, who was forced into hiding after DUI crash, found dead at 24
Kim's most recent release was the Netflix action series Bloodhounds in 2023.
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