South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron, 24, has passed away at home in Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Because of the negative public sentiment around the actress’s name linked to a DUI, Kim Sae-ron couldn’t land new roles, and this seems to be the reason why some news outlets are pointing towards a possible suicide.

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Kim Sae-ron, an award-winning South Korean actress (24), has died in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, at home. The police say they found no signs of forced entry or criminal activity in a statement to AFP. The authorities have launched an investigation into the unfortunate death. Kim Sae-ron was known for her roles in ‘A Brand New Life’ in 2019 (marking her debut), ‘The Man from Nowhere’, ‘The Neighbor’ and her most recent role in the Netflix original series ‘Bloodhounds’ (2023). According to a report on AllKPop, she planned to return to acting through a theatrical play called ‘Dongchimi’ in 2024 after facing the consequences of a DUI (a 20 million fine won for causing an accident, which converts to $13,800), but she dropped out. At the time, Kim Sae-ron cited health concerns for her departure. Based on a statement from a reported close source, the actress shared that she filmed for a music film called ‘Guitar Man’ in November 2024.

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