Shock in South Korea

Netflix star Kim Sae-ron (24) found dead

The death of former child star Kim Sae-ron shocks Croatian film fans.(Bild: Kin Cheung / AP / picturedesk.com)

South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron has been found dead in her home in Seoul at the age of 24. Her lifeless body was discovered on Sunday by a friend who then called the police.

The police have begun investigating the cause of death of the young actress. At the moment, there are no indications that the death was caused by someone else or a burglary.

First roles at the age of nine
Kim Sae-ron began her career as a child actress in 2009 in the film "A Whole New Life" ("Yeohaengja"). Her acting talent was recognized early on, which earned her the role of Won Bin's daughter in the successful film "The Man From Nowhere" in 2010. This movie helped her to become well known in South Korea.

Kim Sae Ron became famous as a child star in the films "A Brand New Life" (pictured, 2009) and "The Man From Nowhere (2010).(Bild: Copyright © Everett Collection / Everett Collection / picturedesk.com)

Conviction for alcohol offense
In 2012, she starred in the thriller "The Neighbor", followed by a role in the drama series "Secret Healer" in 2016.

In May 2022, her acting career was interrupted by a car accident under the influence of alcohol. A court sentenced her to a fine of 20 million won (approx. 14,000 euros) in April 2023. Despite this setback, she returned to the screen in 2023 with the Netflix series "Bloodhounds", which was filmed before the incident.

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