The 24-year-old star, once a prolific child actor, appeared at the Cannes Film Festival and on Netflix, until a drunk-driving incident in 2022 derailed her career.

South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron's cause of death was announced by authorities after the former child star was found dead at 24, reports say.

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 every misstep.

Kim was 24 years old when she was found dead in her home in February 2025. Learn about the South Korean actress and her career.

The cause of death for South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron has been revealed. According to Seongdong Police in Seoul and Yonhap News Agency, Kim’s death has been ruled a suicide. No note was left, the news agency reported.

The 24-year-old actress’ death has triggered calls for change to the way South Korean celebrities are treated in the public arena and on social media.

South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron has been found dead at her home, a police official with knowledge of the case said on Sunday.

South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron, who was found dead in her home Sunday afternoon, died by suicide, authorities said Monday. Kim, 24, was a child star in South Korea and appeared in several films and TV dramas, including a Netflix series titled “Bloodhounds.”

The promising young actress' career took a hit after a drunk driving incident in 2022 and was found dead at home on Sunday, according to South Korea's Yonhap News Agency.

South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron has died at the age of 24. The popular child star appeared in 'A Brand New Life' and 'The Man From Nowhere.'

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