Netflix star Kim Sae-ron found dead at home aged 24 -Josie Copson-Entertainment – Metro

Kim Sae-Ron has died aged 24 (Picture: Pine House Film/Now Film/Kobal/Shutterstock)

Netflix actor Kim Sae-ron has died aged 24.

The TV star gained fame after starring in the streaming service’s Korean thriller Bloodhounds, which was released in 2023. The series was in the platform’s top 10 shows across 83 countries.

Kim was found at her home in Seongdong-gu, Seoul by a friend today at approximately 4:55 p.m, according to police reports.

‘We have not found any signs of foul play as of yet, but we are investigating the circumstances of the death,’ a police official said, as reported by The Korea Times.

Her career began when she was just nine, and early work included A Brand New Life, which showcased at thget an invite to the exclusive event. She went on to appear in action film The Man from Nowhere, which was the highest-grossing film in South Korea in 2010, and the 2012 thriller The Neighbour.

Kim transitioned easily to more adult roles with the television drama Secret Healer. She also starred in thriller The Villagers, campus web drama Love Playlist, and Leverage, based on the American drama of the same name.

Sae-ron began her acting career aged nine (Picture: REUTERS)

A drunk driving incident in May 2022 led to Kim taking a hiatus from acting. Kim was fined 20 million won, which is around £13,000. Due to backlash, her role in Bloodhounds appeared to have been significantly reduced in the show’s edit.

At the time she apologised, writing: ‘There is no excuse for this unfortunate incident and I am disappointed and so ashamed of my mistake. I will reflect and reflect again and again so that this never happens again. I’m sorry.’

She was expected to make a comeback in the play Dongchimi but withdrew.

Fans have paid tribute (Picture: Seokyong Lee/Penta Press/REX/Shutterstock)

Fans have paid tribute to the talented screen star. X account Tzujuliee wrote: ‘Rest in peace, kim sae ron. you will always be loved and remembered.’

‘So very young to leave this world Rest in Peace,’ typed Kelulis2849.

‘I feel very sad reading about Kim Sae Ron’s passing. It’s been a rough few years for this talented girl and made me wonder where it all went wrong. She made some mistakes but IMO nothing that warranted the sort of “cancellation” she got,’ added Triplem11543909.

‘The news about kim sae ron… wth. i can’t take this, she’s one of my favorite actresses and i used to watch most of her dramas, seeing that news makes my 15 year-old self broken,’ shared Plumyzey.

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