Award-Winning Actress Kim Sae-ron Found Dead at 24

Award-winning South Korean actor Kim Sae-ron was found dead in her Seoul residence on Sunday, as confirmed by police. She was only 24 years old.

Actor Kim Sae-ron, 24, found dead at home

"She was found dead and there is no sign of foul play," a police official told AFP, refraining from providing further details. According to Yonhap news agency, Kim was discovered by a friend at her home in the evening, who subsequently alerted the authorities.

While an official cause of death has not been released, a police official stated that authorities believe Kim "made an extreme choice" and intend to treat the case as a suicide, as reported by Yonhap. However, no suicide note was found at the scene.

Kim Sae-ron rose to prominence for her role in the 2010 film "The Man from Nowhere," where she portrayed a kidnapped child rescued by a former special forces agent. Her performance earned her the coveted Best New Actress award at the Korean Film Awards. Throughout her career, Kim showcased remarkable versatility across various acting roles and garnered numerous accolades, including the Best Actress award in 2015 for her role in "A Girl at My Door," as per her IMDB page.

Unfortunately, Kim's career took a devastating turn following a drunk-driving incident in 2022. She was subsequently fined 20 million won ($13,800) and faced significant negative public sentiment, making it increasingly difficult for her to secure new roles. Her last appearance was in the 2023 Netflix series "Bloodhounds," though Variety reported that a large portion of her role was edited out due to the aforementioned incident.