Fans have released a tribute statement following the news of actress Kim Sae-ron's death.
On the 17th, the Women Celebrities Gallery stated, “We are deeply saddened and heartbroken to hear the tragic news that Kim Sae-ron has left us.”
They continued, “Kim Sae-ron showed exceptional passion and talent for acting from a young age and was a shining presence on screen. However, the path he walked was by no means smooth. He acknowledged his mistakes and reflected on them, striving to rise again. Yet, the criticism and neglect he had to endure during that process exceeded human limits. He has endured the excessively harsh standards and coldness of the public compared to the mistakes he made.”
They added, “We cannot help but question the dual reality that imposes strict standards only on celebrities. Social reflection is needed to prevent such unfortunate events from recurring. We hope this incident serves as an opportunity for our society to look at everyone with a warmer perspective.”
The Seongdong Police Station in Seoul reported that they received a call at 4:54 PM on the 16th regarding Kim Sae-ron being found dead at her home. She was 25 years old.
The caller was confirmed to be an acquaintance who had an appointment to meet Kim Sae-ron. The police transported Kim Sae-ron to the hospital, but she had already passed away, and it was reported that she was in cardiac arrest at the time of discovery.
Kim Sae-ron debuted as a model in the magazine 'Anfang' in 2001 and began her acting career with the film 'Traveler' in 2009, gaining public recognition through the movie 'The Man from Nowhere' in 2010. She also appeared in several works such as 'The Neighbors', 'Manhole', 'Dohui-ya', 'Snowy Road', and 'Neighborhood People'.
While actively continuing her acting and entertainment career, Kim Sae-ron came under scrutiny due to a drunk driving incident in 2022. Afterward, she aimed for a comeback as an actress through the play 'Dongchimi' after two years, but faced difficulties due to strong negative public opinion. Her last work was the film 'Guitar Man', which she completed filming last year.
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