The sudden news of actress Kim Sae-ron's passing has led to an outpouring of condolences from her colleagues in the entertainment industry.
On the 17th, many colleagues visited the funeral hall at Seoul Asan Medical Center in Songpa-gu, Seoul, to bid farewell to the deceased.
Won Bin, paying respects after 15 years... "Sent a wreath with Lee Na-young"
In particular, actor Won Bin, who worked with her in the film "The Man from Nowhere," visited the funeral hall in person. According to his agency, Eden Nine, he paid his respects around lunchtime and sent a wreath of condolence along with his wife, Lee Na-young.
Kim Sae-ron gained immense popularity for her role as the girl 'So-mi' in the 2010 film "The Man from Nowhere," where she starred alongside Won Bin. She established herself as one of the top child actors of her time.
Han So-hee, AKMU, Kim Ok-bin, Join the Mourning on Social Media
Actress Han So-hee also visited the funeral hall. The two were known to have had a close friendship in the past.
AKMU's Lee Chan-hyuk and Lee Soo-hyun also visited the funeral hall to pay their respects. Kim Sae-ron and Lee Soo-hyun had previously revealed on a show that they were 'close friends,' making their mourning even more poignant.
Actress Kim Ok-bin posted a photo of chrysanthemums on social media, expressing her condolences with a brief message: "I pray for the repose of the deceased." Actress Kim Soo-gyeom shared a photo taken with the deceased, leaving a message: "Be happy wherever you are."
"So sad"... Continued Mourning in the Entertainment Industry
Yel, a former member of the girl group Fiestar, expressed her sorrow, saying, "So sad. I remember her as a loyal and kind friend..."
Actress Yoo Ara, a former member of Hello Venus, posted a photo of Kim Sae-ron, saying, "I'm sorry for only nagging you instead of warm words. I will remember you shining brightly."
Actors Seo Ye-ji, Seo Ha-jun, Go Won-hee, and singer Jeon Hyo-sung also shared photos of chrysanthemums to convey their condolences.
"Death Pushed to the Edge of a Cliff"... Re-examining the Issue of Malicious Comments
Meanwhile, some have pointed out that Kim Sae-ron suffered greatly from malicious comments during her life, calling for social reflection.
Fans expressed on social media, "The death of actress Kim Sae-ron feels like a death pushed to the edge of a cliff," and questioned, "Is it really a healthy society to bury someone in society without a chance for redemption just because they made a mistake?"
Singer Mikyo also appealed for awareness of the culture of malicious comments, stating, "Does a person have to die for the malicious comments to stop?"
Late Kim Sae-ron's funeral to be held on the 19th... Her final work "Guitar Man" set to be released
Kim Sae-ron's funeral will be held at 6:20 AM on the 19th. The burial site has not yet been determined.
Her final work, the film "Guitar Man," is set to be released this year. "Guitar Man" is a music film that Kim Sae-ron completed filming last year, and this will be her last performance.
May the deceased rest in peace.
[Kim Seung-hye, MK Sports Reporter]
