Kim Sae Ron was found dead, allegedly due to suicide on February 16, 2025. The death of the actress born in 2000 brought deep sorrow considering that Sae Ron was one of its brightest young stars with a decades-long acting career.
After her death, Sae Ron's career journey was once again scrutinized by the public. The actress made her debut at the age of nine. She had a prolific career spanning 16 years in both film and television.
Sae Ron was one of Korea's most famous child actors and captivated audiences with her talent from a young age. Sae Ron first entered the entertainment industry in 2001 as a child model for Enfant magazine. The actress officially began her acting career in 2009 with the film "A Brand New Life".
In this Korean-French co-production, she won the audition with odds of 1,000 to 1 and played the role of Jin Hee, a girl abandoned in an orphanage. The film was invited to the Cannes Film Festival, making Kim the youngest Korean actress to ever walk the Cannes red carpet.
Sae Ron's breakthrough role came in 2010 with "The Man from Nowhere," in which she played So Mi, a young woman living a turbulent home life. Starring opposite Won Bin, the actress received widespread praise for her emotional depth and maturity beyond her years.
The film was a huge hit, drawing more than 6 million moviegoers despite its R rating. Sae Ron continued to impress in dramas such as "Listen to My Heart" (2011), "What Is Mom?" (2012), and "The Queen's Classroom" (2013). In 2014, she returned to the big screen with "A Girl at My Door," once again giving a strong performance.
The film was also invited to Cannes, making her one of the few actresses to walk the red carpet at the festival twice before the age of 14. Sae Ron received numerous acting awards throughout her career and established herself as a talented actress.
She won Best New Actress at the Buil Film Awards for "A Brand New Life", the Korean Film Awards for "The Man from Nowhere", and the Blue Dragon Film Awards for "A Girl at My Door", becoming the youngest recipient of a Blue Dragon acting award.
Sae Ron has also taken on historical roles, including the 2015 film "Snowy Road," which earned her Best Actress awards at the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festivals in China. However, Sae Ron's career took a setback in 2022 after a DUI (drunk driving) incident. The incident resulted in most of her scenes being removed from "Bloodhounds".
She was also dropped from SBS's "Trolley", and was banned from broadcasting by KBS. Last year, reports surfaced that Sae Ron was struggling financially, and she was seen working at a cafe. The actress also made headlines after posting a photo with actor Kim Soo Hyun, sparking dating rumors.
Sae Ron tried to make a comeback in acting through the drama "Dongchimi," but dropped out of the cast due to health issues. Despite facing many challenges in her later years, the actress left behind a legacy of unforgettable works and characters that will be remembered by many.
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