Kim Sae-ron, South Korea

Kim Sae-ron’s death underscores the huge pressure on South Korean celebrities
Actor Kim Sae-ron’s death adds to the list of celebrity deaths in South Korea that underscore the enormous pressure they face under the gaze of a relentlessly unforgiving media that pounces on their every misstep.
Old pictures falsely linked to death of South Korean actor Kim Sae-ron
After South Korean actor Kim Sae-ron was found dead in her home on February 16, multiple Facebook pages with tens of thousands of followers shared images falsely claiming they show surveillance footage of her last moments in an elevator.
South Korean actress, Netflix star Kim Sae-ron's cause of death released: Reports
South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron's cause of death was announced by authorities after the former child star was found dead at 24, reports say.
'Real life Squid Game': Kim Sae-ron's death exposes Korea's celebrity culture
Actress Kim Sae-ron's death in an apparent suicide has renewed criticism of South Korea's entertainment industry, which churns out stars but also subjects them to immense pressure and scrutiny. Kim, 24,
Kim Sae-ron, a Young South Korean Actress, Is Found Dead
The 24-year-old star, once a prolific child actor, appeared at the Cannes Film Festival and on Netflix, until a drunk-driving incident in 2022 derailed her career.
In South Korea, Kim Sae-ron’s death exposes depth of gender bias faced by female stars
Female celebrities face severe scrutiny and ostracism over DUI incidents, while their male counterparts often get second chances.
South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron died by suicide, cops say
South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron, who was found dead in her home Sunday afternoon, died by suicide, authorities said Monday. Kim, 24, was a child star in South Korea and appeared in several films and TV dramas, including a Netflix series titled “Bloodhounds.”
South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron dies at 24
Kim Sae-ron, a South Korean actress known for films like "A Girl at My Door" and "The Man from Nowhere," has died at her home. She was 24.
Kim Sae-ron: About the Late South Korean Actress Who Died at 24
Kim was 24 years old when she was found dead in her home in February 2025. Learn about the South Korean actress and her career.
'Making money out of her death' – Netizens slam broadcaster for planning to air Kim Sae-ron's previously cancelled drama
THE decision to air late South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron’s final drama has sparked widespread backlash, with many accusing the production company of profiting from her death. South Korean news portal Xports News reported that the drama Everyday We Are,
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The pressure of South Korea's celebrity culture
South Korea's entertainment industry "is enjoying massive popularity", with hundreds of millions of fans across the world, said the BBC. But the death of actor Kim Sae-ron last Sunday in an ...
South Korean Actress Kim Sae-ron Dead at 24
One of South Korea's most promising young stars before a DUI incident stalled her career, Kim appeared in 2009's A Brand New ...
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YouTube, the press, and fans, the grinder of young stars in South Korea: "It's a gigantic Squid Game"
The suicide of Kim Sae-ron follows a recurring pattern in South Korea: a young TV, film, or music star taking their own life after suffering harassment on social media, fierce criticism in the media, ...