‘Brand new life’ and ‘man from nowhere’ star was 24
The South Korean actor Kim Sae-Ron, celebrated for her compelling performances from a young age, was found dead on February 16 in her house in Seongdong-Gu, Seoul, dead. She was 24.
A friend discovered her body after Kim had not attended a planned meeting, According to Reuters. Authorities have not found any signs of cheating and investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.
Kim was born in 2000, in Seoul, started her acting career in the tender age of nine. She received international recognition with her role in “A Brol New Life” (2009), which was shown at the Cannes film festival, making her one of the youngest actors invited for the event. Her display in “The Man From Nowhere” (2010) continued her status as a rising star in the Korean cinema.
The actor seamlessly switched from children’s roles to more complex characters. Remarkable versions are “The Neighbor” (2012) and “A Girl At My Door” (2014). She also made important contributions to television, with roles in series such as “The Queen’s Classroom” (2013) and “Hello! Schoolliefde Op” (2014) and 2016 period Fantasy series ‘Mirror of the Witch’. She also made a Stamp with 2018 Action thriller film ‘The Villagers’.
In May 2022, Kim was confronted with a personal and professional setback due to a driving under the influence of the Gangnam district of Seoul. The accident resulted in material damage and a subsequent fine of KRW20 million ($ 13,815). After the incident, she took an interruption of action to reflect and tackle the health problems.
The actor had to resume her career with a role in the Netflix series ‘Bloodhounds’ from 2023, but most of her role was edited after the Dui -incident. She withdrew from series ‘Trolley’. Kim would make her acting comeback with the piece “Dongchimi” in 2024, but also a step back.
