South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron, best known for her role in the 2023 Netflix
hit series Bloodhounds, has died by suicide at the age of 24, according to
police reports. The young star was found dead at her home in Seongdong-gu,
Seoul, on Sunday afternoon by a friend who had planned to meet her.
Authorities confirmed there were no signs of foul play and are treating the
case as a suicide.
Kim Sae-ron, who began her acting career at just 9 years old, gained
widespread recognition for her roles in the 2010 action film The Man from
Nowhere and the 2012 thriller The Neighbor. However, her career faced a
significant setback in May 2022 when she was involved in a drunk driving
incident, crashing her car into a roadside electrical transformer box. The
incident led to public backlash, a $20 million won fine, and her withdrawal
from the drama series Trolley.
Despite attempting a comeback last year, Kim struggled with health issues that
forced her to step away from the spotlight once again. Her final project was
the action-packed Netflix series Bloodhounds.
Throughout her career, Kim Sae-ron received numerous accolades, including the
“Best New Actress” award at several Korean arts awards ceremonies. Her
untimely death has left fans and the entertainment industry in mourning.
