The renowned South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron, 24 years old, was found dead in her home on February 16. Her last appearance on screen was in the series "Bloodhounds." A police official reported that there were no obvious signs of violence at the scene. The actress's body was discovered by an acquaintance who alerted the authorities that night.
Kim Sae-ron rose to fame for her role in the movie "The Man From Nowhere" in 2010, where she played a kidnapped girl rescued by a former special forces agent. Her performance in the film earned her the Best Actress award at the South Korean equivalent of the Oscars.
The cause of Kim Sae-ron's sudden death is still under investigation, as the actress had been inactive since May 2022. Her passing adds to a series of shocking celebrity losses in South Korea, a country with high suicide rates. In this context, there is often high expectation for public figures to serve as role models.
The police received the report around 5 PM, and after a visit from a friend of the actress, confirmed her passing. So far, no evidence of a crime or signs of intrusion have been found in Kim Sae-ron's home.
