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South Korean actress, Kim Sae Ron, 24, found dead at home
Local police have not found any signs of foul play so far.
February 17, 2025, 10:01 AM
South Korean actress Kim Sae Ron passed away on Feb. 16, 2025.
The 24-year-old was found dead at her home after a friend who had plans with her discovered her body at around 4:55pm (Korea time), reported The Korea Herald and The Korea Times.
Local police said investigations are ongoing but they have not found any signs of foul play so far.
Rise to fame
Kim rose to popularity as a child actress after appearances in South Korean films like "The Man from Nowhere" and "The Neighbor".
Her acting career however was disrupted by a drunk driving incident in 2022.
She was heavily edited out of her then-latest project, the Korean drama series Bloodhounds, which was released on Netflix in 2023.
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