As actress Kim Sae-ron has passed away, her former agency has expressed its condolences.
On the 16th, Gold Medalist stated to Star Today, “We express our deep condolences upon hearing the unfortunate news about Ms. Kim Sae-ron. We sincerely pray for the repose of the deceased,” in an official statement.
According to the Seongdong Police Station in Seoul, Kim was found dead at her home in Seongdong-gu on the same day.
The police received a related report around 4:50 PM that day and dispatched officers. It is reported that a friend who had arranged to meet Kim visited her home and discovered her, subsequently reporting it to the police.
The police stated that no signs of external intrusion or criminal activity were found. A police official said, “We are investigating the exact circumstances of the death.”
According to Edaily, Kim Sae-ron had recently changed her name to 'Kim Aim' and was preparing for a new start. The media reported, based on statements from Kim's acquaintances, that “Kim Sae-ron was preparing to open a café and return to the entertainment industry with friends.”
Kim Sae-ron debuted as a model for a children's magazine in 2001 and gained recognition for her performance in the 2010 film 'The Man from Nowhere.' She later appeared in films such as 'The Neighbors' and dramas like 'Witch's Diary,' 'Love Playlist Season 4,' and 'The Great Shaman Ga Doo-shim.'
In May 2022, Kim Sae-ron was involved in a drunk driving incident in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, where she crashed into guardrails, trees, and a transformer more than three times. At the time, her blood alcohol concentration was reported to be 0.2%, well above the legal limit for license suspension (0.08%). Kim was charged with violating the Road Traffic Act and was sentenced to a fine of 20 million won. As a result of this incident, she withdrew from the SBS drama 'Trolley' and was edited out of the Netflix drama 'Hunting Dogs.'
At the time of the incident, Kim Sae-ron was under Gold Medalist, but her contract was terminated in December 2022. Since then, she has not signed an exclusive contract with any other agency. Gold Medalist became the last agency she was affiliated with.
Kim Sae-ron had completed filming for the movie 'Guitar Man' last year and was awaiting its release.
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