Kim Sae-ron’s cause of death has been revealed

Kim Sae-ron’s cause of death has been reported as suicide following the South Korean actor’s passing on Sunday.

At just 24 years old, Kim was found by a friend at her home in Seongdong-gu, Seoul. According to police, “We believe she made an extreme choice and plan to handle it as a suicide,” as reported by Yonhap News Agency.

Kim had recently appeared in the 2023 Netflix drama series Bloodhounds, though her screen time in the series was reportedly reduced after a drunk driving incident in May 2022.

In April 2023, the court fined her 20 million won (approximately $13,850) for the incident. Kim issued an apology on social media, saying, “I made a big mistake by being drunk at that time. I am deeply sorry for the inconvenience caused to the production crew, including fellow actors and staff, and I will reflect on my actions so that this never happens again. I am truly disappointed and ashamed.”

Kim, born in 2000, began her career as a child actor in 2009, with notable roles in the 2010 action film The Man from Nowhere and the 2012 thriller The Neighbour.

Tributes have flooded social media, with one fan writing, “This is truly heartbreaking news. My deepest condolences to Kim Sae-ron’s family, friends, and fans. May she rest in peace, and may those who loved her find strength during this difficult time.” Another expressed, “I am still in denial, wishing it was all just a bad dream. Rest in Peace, Kim Sae-ron.” One more commented, “The world is just so cruel, people please be kind,” on X/Twitter.