Kim recently appeared in the Korean Netflix drama ‘Bloodhounds’. Kim Sae-ron's cause of death has been reported as suicide following the South Korean actor’s death on Sunday. Kim — who was just 24 — was discovered by a friend at her home in Seongdong-gu, Seoul. However, much of her screen time in the series was reportedly reduced in the wake of a drunk driving incident in May 2022. A court fined the star 20 million won ($13,850) in April 2023.
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In a social media post at the time, Kim apologized for her drunk-driving incident, writing: “I had an accident yesterday on May 18, around 8 am in Gangnam, I made a big mistake by being drunk at that time. “I am also very sorry to the production crew, including fellow actors and staff, for interrupting the production of the work that is being shot and the work that was being prepared. “Once again, I am deeply sorry for the inconvenience. There is no excuse for this unfortunate incident and I am disappointed and so ashamed of my mistake. I will reflect and reflect again and again so that this never happens again. I'm sorry.”.
Kim was born in 2000 and debuted as a child actor in 2009, with appearances in the 2010 action film The Man from Nowhere and the 2012 thriller The Neighbour. Tributes poured in for Kim on 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.”.
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