Actor Kim Sae-ron’s death adds to the list of celebrity deaths in South Korea that underscore the enormous pressure they face under the gaze of a relentlessly unforgiving media that pounces on their e

The story follows Yeo-ul, a basketball-loving high school student played by Kim, who develops romantic feelings for her childhood friend Ho-su (Lee Chae-min). The project, which finished shooting in 2021, will be shown as a feature-length film before being released as a seven-episode drama series.

South Korean actor Kim Sae-ron was found dead at her home in Seoul on Sunday, nearly two years after she retreated from the public eye following a drunk driving conviction. She was 24.

PROMISING South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron has been found dead at her home aged just 24. Kim, who starred in Netflix hit Bloodhounds, was discovered by her close friend who quickly alerted police,

Late South Korean actress Kim Sae Ron reportedly owed 700 million won (about S$652,000) to her former agency, Gold Medalist, before she died, according to a report by alkpop . Kim passed away on Feb. 16, 2025, at the age of 24.

South Korea's entertainment industry has witnessed a shocking number of young celebrity deaths in recent years, with many dying by suicide. The untimely death of Kim Sae Ron, a 24-year-old actress, on Sunday (February 16) brings this painful reality back to the forefront.

South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron, who previously starred in the Netflix action series Bloodhounds, is suspected to have died by suicide, South Korean Police confirmed via local outlets and the New York Times.

Korean celebrities may be loved by their fans, but make one slip-up and the online abuse starts, often fuelled by mass media.