Did 24-year-old Netflix star Kim Sae-ron commit suicide? Here's her cause of death

Kim Sae-ron, a Netflix star, was found dead in her Seoul home at the age of 24. The cause of death of Kim Sae-ron is out. On Monday, February 17, police declared Sae-ron's death to be a suicide, according to a number of media outlets.

What led to Kim Sae-ron’s tragic passing?

A police official told reporters, "We believe she made an extreme choice and plan to handle it as a suicide," according to Yonhap News Agency. A police spokesperson told Yonhap on Sunday, "We are looking into the circumstances of the death, but we have not yet found any signs of foul play," as quoted in a report by Us Weekly.

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According to the Korea Herald and Yonhap News Agency, Kim Sae-ron, 24, who most recently starred in the 2023 popular Netflix series "Bloodhounds," was found at her home in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, at approximately 4:50 p.m. local time by a friend who was scheduled to meet her, as per a report by The NY Post.

The star, who began her acting career at the age of nine, first gained stardom for her performance in the action film "The Man from Nowhere" (2010) and the thriller "The Neighbor" (2012).

How did the DUI incident affect her career?

After she was fined $20 million won ($13,850 US) for crashing her car into a roadside electrical transformer box in May 2022, she stepped back from acting. She expressed regret for the mishap and the resulting damages, saying that her actions and poor judgment had harmed numerous people. She is actively resolving the matter through to the end and is currently collaborating with the business to sort out the damages.

Last year, she made an attempt to resume her acting career but later withdrew due to health concerns, as per a report.

What was her legacy in the entertainment industry?

Throughout her career, Kim has received multiple honors, including "Best New Actress" at multiple Korean arts awards ceremonies.

FAQs

What was the cause of death for Kim Sae-ron?
Police ruled her death a suicide and said they found no evidence of foul play, but they are still investigating.

How has her career changed since the DUI incident?
Following the 2022 drunk driving accident, she stepped back from the spotlight due to public backlash, and she later cited health issues as the reason for her decision.