
Korean actress Kim Sae-ron, 24, found dead at home
Korean star Kim Sae-ron was found dead in her home on Sunday. She was 24.
According to the Korean Herald, the āBloodhoundsā actressās body was discovered in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, by a friend who had plans to meet with her.
Local police are investigating the cause of Sae-ronās death and have not seen any signs of a break-in.
Korean star Kim Sae-ron was found dead in her home on Sunday. Imazins via Getty Images
She was 24. Visual China Group via Getty Images
āWe have not found any signs of foul play as of yet, but we are investigating the circumstances of the death,ā a police official reportedly said.
Sae-ron started her acting career as a child in 2009.
She rose to fame with her roles in the 2010 film āThe Man from Nowhereā and the 2012 movie āThe Neighbor.ā
According to the Korean Herald, the āBloodhoundsā actressās body was discovered in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, by a friend who had plans to meet with her. Imazins via Getty Images
Police said they āhave not found any signs of foul play as of yetā but are investigating the circumstances of her death. WireImage
Most recently, Sae-ron starred in the 2023 Netflix hit āBloodhounds,ā which tells the story of two young boxers who band together with a moneylender to take down a loan shark who preys on the poor.
Sae-ronās career took a hit after she crashed into trees, guard rails and a transformer while driving under the influenceĀ inĀ Gangnam District, Seoul, in May 2022.
After the accident, the āA Girl at My Doorā star issued a hand-written apology online, writing that she āmade a big mistake while drinking.ā
Sae-ron started her acting career as a child in 2009. WireImage
Her career took a hit after she crashed while driving drunk in May 2022. Visual China Group via Getty Images
āI caused damage to so many people, including merchants, citizens, and those who restored it. I should have acted more carefully and responsibly, but I couldnāt. I sincerely apologize,ā she wrote on Instagram at the time.
āOnce again, we deeply apologize and apologize for causing concern. There is no excuse for this unfortunate incident. I am disappointed and very ashamed of the mistakes I have made.ā
The following year, Sae-ron was fined 20 million won ($13,874.82) for the incident.