Kim Sae-ron, a Korean actress best known for her roles in The Man From Nowhere and The Neighbors, was found dead in her home on Sunday. She was 24.
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According to the Yonhap News Agency, Sae-ron was discovered in her home in Seongsu-dong, which is in eastern Seoul, at approximately 4:55 p.m. local time by a friend she had made plans with. Local law enforcement was called to the scene.
In a statement, officials revealed that they have not yet found any signs of foul play. “We are investigating the circumstances of the death.”
Kim Sae-ron Passed Away Nearly Three Years After Her Career-Ending DUI
Sae-ron’s death came nearly three years after she was charged for a DUI. She had crashed her vehicle into a guardrail and transformer. The crash led to power outages for three hours, causing damage to merchandise at nearby shops.
Kim Sae-ron took to Instagram to apologize for the accident.
“First, I am sorry to inform you of the position after arranging the accident and damage situation,” she wrote. “Yesterday, May 18, 2022, around 8 a.m. in Gangnam, I had an accident that damaged public property. I made a big mistake while drinking.”
She continued, stating, “I caused damage to so many people, including merchants, citizens, and those who restored it. I should have acted more carefully and responsibly, but I couldn’t. I sincerely apologize.”
“We are working out the damage caused by the accident together with the company,” she added. “I will do my best to communicate and actively resolve the matter until the end. I am very sorry to my fellow actors and staff as well as the production team for disrupting the production of the work that was being filmed and prepared.”
She was hit with a fine of 20 million won (US$13,850).
Following the incident, she withdrew from her previous acting commitments and moved away from the public spotlight.
She attempted to return to acting last spring but had to step away again due to health issues.