Kim Sae-ron Dies: Popular Korean Actress Known For ‘The Man from Nowhere’ Was 24

The actress was found dead at her on Sunday home in Seoul by a friend, who then called the police, according to the Yonhap News Agency. Police reportedly found no foul play and are investigating the cause of death.

Born July 31, 2000 in Seoul, Kim began her career as a child actress with roles in such films as A Brand New Life (2009) and I Am a Dad (2011), before taking on leading roles as a teen in movies like A Girl at My Door (2014) and The Villagers (2018), as well as shows like Listen to My Heart, The Queen’s Classroom and Love Playlist.

Kim’s work earned in A Girl at My Door won her Best New Actress at the Blue Dragon Film Awards, years after winning the same accolade at the Korean Film Awards for her performance in The Man from Nowhere.

Following a DUI incident in 2022, Kim left her role in the SBS drama Trolley shortly after taking it, and she opted not to renew her contract with her agency Goldmedalist later that year.