South Korean actress Kim Sae-Ron died at the age of 24

South Korean actress Kim Sae-Ron died at the age of 24

in Seoul, South Korea, the 24-year-old actress Kim Sae-Ron was found dead in her apartment on Sunday. This happened for almost two years after she had withdrawn from the public after a drunk offense.

Investigations into the death of Kim Sae-Ron

friends discovered their bodies, as the police said. There were no signs of third -party fault, and the officials are now examining the circumstances of their death. A police representative announced that the investigation is underway.

kims remarkable career

Kim Sae-Ron started her career as a children's actress and quickly gained great attention, including through her appearance at the Film Festival in Cannes for her role as an orphaned girl in the film "A Brand New Life" from 2009. In the course of her career, she was also seen in many other renowned films and series, including the action hit "The Man from Nowhere" (2010) Mystery thriller "The Neighbors" (2012) and the drama "A Girl at My Door" (2014).

setbacks and last role

The Kim's career, however, stalled in April 2023 after being convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol. A year earlier, she had an accident with her car in the South Korean capital and avoided a prison sentence, but had to pay a fine of around $ 14,000. Her last known role was in the Netflix K Drama series "Bloodhounds" from 2023.

tribute of friends and colleagues

After the news about her death, numerous Korean prominent Kim Sae-Ron paid their respect. The actor Kim Ok-Bin expressed on Instagram: "May you rest in peace" and shared a picture of a white chrysanthemum that is a symbol of grief in many Asian cultures. Her co-star Kim Min-Che also showed an image from "The Neighbors" on Instagram and said: "I was so happy to meet you as my daughter in the film. May you rest in peace."

health problems and public violence

The recent deaths of young K-pop idols and K-drama stars throw a light on the persistent concerns regarding mental health and pressure in the South Korean entertainment industry. The former model and K-Drama star Song Jae-Lim was found dead in his apartment in November last year at the age of 39. Astro member Moon I died last year at only 25 years. The singer and actress Sulli also turned 25 when she died in 2019. Two years earlier, Shinee singer Kim Jong-Hyun was found dead in his apartment at the age of 27.

support programs in the entertainment industry

entertainment agencies have implemented various systems to support mental health, including consulting services and more flexible timetables. Nevertheless, observers report that the highly competitive nature of the South Korean show business, coupled with intensive public observation and the pressure to provide perfect performance that is heavily stressed.

help in crisis situations

If you or someone you know has to deal with suicidal thoughts or psychological problems, help is available. In the USA you can contact the suicide- and crisis-hotline at 988. The International Association for Suicide Prevention and gyrders Worldwide Contacts with crisis centers all over the world.