Kim Sae-ron

Kim Sae-ron was a South Korean actress and model whose career spanned more than two decades, beginning when she was just a year old. Born in Seoul on July 31, 2000, she started as a child model in 2001 before moving into acting in 2009. Her debut film, A Brand New Life, premiered that year, and she gained widespread recognition with The Man from Nowhere (2010), a role that earned her a Best New Actress – Film nomination at the 47th Baeksang Arts Awards. She was 5'5" with black hair.

Kim went on to appear in television dramas such as Listen to My Heart (2011), The Queen's Classroom (2013), and Hi! School: Love On (2014), as well as the film A Girl at My Door (2014). In 2016, she took on her first adult lead role in Secret Healer. Her career was on the rise, but a drunk driving incident in 2022 led to public criticism and legal problems. She was edited out of most of her scenes in the 2023 Netflix series Bloodhounds.

Kim was found dead at her home in Seoul on February 16, 2025, at the age of 24. Her death was ruled a suicide. She had been active in the industry for 24 years, leaving behind a substantial body of work. She was only 24 years old. Her passing cut short a career that had already shown remarkable range, from child roles to mature leads. She is remembered for her early promise and the performances she delivered across film and television.