Kim Sae-ron Height, Age, Death, Boyfriend, Family, Biography
Kim Sae-ron Height, Age, Death, Boyfriend, Family, Biography
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Death Date: 16/02/2025
Age: 24 Years
Death Cause: Suicide
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Other name | Kim Ah-im |
| Profession | Actress |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 5" (165 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Debut | Film: A Brand New Life (2009)  |
| Last Television Series | Bloodhounds on Netflix (2023) |
| Award(s) | • Best New Actress at Buil Film Awards for the film A Brand New Life (2010) • Best Child Actor/Actress – Special Mention at BUSTER Copenhagen International Film Festival for Children and Youth for the film A Brand New Life (2010) • Best New Actress at Korean Film Awards for the film The Man from Nowhere (2010) • Best New Actress at Max Movie Awards for the film The Man from Nowhere (2011) • Best Young Actress at MBC Drama Awards for the film The Queen's Classroom (2013) • Best New Actress at Blue Dragon Film Awards for the film A Girl at My Door (2014) • Best New Actress at Golden Cinematography Awards for the film A Girl at My Door (2015) • Best Actress at Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival in a Foreign Film for the film Snowy Road (2015) • Best New Actress at Korea Drama Awards for the film Secret Healer (2016) • Best Actress at KBS Drama Awards in a Drama Special/TV Cinema (2021) |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 31 July 2000 (Monday) |
| Birthplace | Seoul, South Korea |
| Date of Death | 16 February 2025 |
| Place of Death | Seongsu-dong, Seoul, South Korea |
| Age (at the time of death) | 24 Years |
| Death Cause | Suicide |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Autograph |  |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Hometown | Seoul, South Korea |
| School(s) | • Miyang Elementary School, Seoul • Yang-il Middle School, Ilsan (2016) • School of Performing Arts Seoul |
| College/University | Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea |
| Educational Qualification | Performing Arts and Film Studies |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Social Media | • Instagram • Facebook • Twitter |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status (at the time of death) | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Kim Soo-hyun (actor) (2024, rumoured)  |
| Family | |
| Parents |   |
| Siblings | Sisters- 2 • Kim A-ron (actress) • Kim Ye-ron (actress)  |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Kim Sae-ron
Kim Sae-ron grew up in Seoul, South Korea.
A childhood picture of Kim Sae-ron
Her first acting role was in the 2009 film A Brand New Life, which was directed by Ounie Lecomte, a French-Korean filmmaker.
The story of the film was based on Ounie Lecomte’s life.
Kim Sae-ron played the main character, a nine-year-old girl named Jin-hee, who was adopted by a French couple after her father left her at an orphanage when he remarried.
The film was shown at the Cannes Film Festival in a special screening. Kim attended the festival and became the youngest actress invited.
Kim Sae-ron (left) in a still from the film A Brand New Life
In 2010, Kim Sae-ron acted alongside Won Bin in the film The Man From Nowhere. The film was the highest-grossing film in South Korea in 2010.
She played the role of Jung So-mi, a girl whose mother was a heroin addict.
While filming, Kim Sae-ron was allowed to watch her scenes.
She won several awards for her first two roles. These included Best New Actress at the Korean Film Awards and Buil Film Awards.
Kim Sae-ron in a still from the film The Man From Nowhere
In 2011, Kim Sae-ron acted in the crime film I Am a Dad as the daughter of Kim Seung-woo.
The same year, she appeared in the drama series Listen to My Heart in which she played the young Hwang Jung-eum. The show was aired on MBC.
Kim Sae-ron appeared in the first four episodes of the series and received praise from television critics.
Kim Sae-ron on the poster of the film Listen to My Heart
In 2012, she appeared in the drama film Barbie, where she acted with her sister Ah-ron. The film is about international adoption.
Barbie became the first Korean film to win Best Film at the Giffoni International Film Festival in the same year.
Kim Sae-ron in a still from the film Barbie
Kim Sae-ron played two roles in the thriller film The Neighbor in 2012. She acted as both a murder victim and the serial killer’s next target.
In 2013, she played the role of a student in the television drama The Queen’s Classroom.
Her performance in the drama earned her a Best Young Actress Award at the 2013 MBC Drama Awards.
Kim Sae-ron shared the award with three other cast members.
Kim Sae-ron in a still from the television series The Queen’s Classroom
In 2014, during an interview, her manager said that she had a talent for choosing good scripts from a young age.
Kim Sae-ron said that she never struggled with difficult roles and could gradually connect with her characters.
In 2014, she appeared in the documentary-drama film Manshin: Ten Thousand Spirits, where she played the role of teenage shaman Kim Geum-hwa.
Kim Sae-ron in a still from the film Manshin Ten Thousand Spirits
In the same year, Kim Sae-ron portrayed a victim of bullying and domestic violence in the film A Girl at My Door.
She attended the Cannes Film Festival for the second time when this film premiered there.
A Girl at My Door was included in the official Un Certain Regard selection of the Cannes Film Festival.
Kim Sae-ron at the Cannes Film Festival
Many film critics praised her performance. Variety magazine called it ‘mesmerizing,’ and ScreenAnarchy, a Canadian English website, said that she showed more depth in the film than in previous roles.
Kim Sae-ron was nominated for many awards and won Best New Actress at the 35th Blue Dragon Film Awards and Golden Cinematography Awards.
In 2014, she starred in the teen fantasy-romance television series Hi! School: Love On as an angel who becomes human. The series was aired on the Korean Broadcasting System (KBC).
Kim Sae-ron then acted in the thriller film Manhole in which she played the role of a hearing-impaired girl kidnapped by a serial killer.
Kim Sae-ron in a still from the film Manhole
In 2015, she played the lead role in the television show Snowy Road, which aired on Drama City TV.
The two-part drama narrated the story of ‘comfort women’ in Korea during Japanese rule in World War II.
The series was later released as a film in theatres.
Kim Sae-ron (right) in a still from the film Snowy Road
Kim Sae-ron played the role of a 15-year-old comfort woman. Her performance was highly praised by critics and viewers.
She won Best Actress in a Foreign Film at the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival.
Kim Sae-ron played the main character in the 2015 television series To Be Continued.
In 2015, she played young Choi Kang-hee in the television series Glamorous Temptation.
Kim Sae-ron in a still from the television series Glamorous Temptation
In 2016, Kim Sae-ron appeared in her first adult role in the television drama series Secret Healer.
She played the role of a cursed princess from the Joseon era.
Her character had a fictional romance with Heo Jun, the character played by Yoon Shi-Yoon, who was 14 years older than her.
Kim Sae-ron in a still from the television series Secret Healer
In November 2016, Kim Sae-ron signed with YG Entertainment.
In 2018, she appeared in the thriller film The Villagers.
In 2019, Kim Sae-ron was cast in the campus web drama series Love Playlist Season 4.
She then appeared in the thriller drama series Leverage, which was a remake of the American series.
Kim Sae-ron on the poster of the television show Leverage
In November 2019, it was reported that her contract with YG Entertainment had ended, and she left the company.
In January 2020, Kim Sae-ron signed with Gold Medalist, an entertainment company, and joined actors Kim Soo-hyun and Seo Yea-ji.
In May 2021, she played the role of the female lead in the 12-episode web series The Great Shaman Ga Doo-shim alongside Nam Da-reum.
In April 2022, Kim Sae-ron was cast in the SBS drama series Trolley.
Kim Sae-ron in a still from the television series Trolley
In May 2022, she was caught driving while drinking in Gangnam, Seoul, around 8:00 am.
She crashed her car into several objects including transformers, guard rails, and trees.
A transformer broke during the crash and cut off the electricity for about three hours in 57 locations, including nearby shops.
The power cut caused losses for local businesses.
The next day, her agency, Gold Medalist, released a statement.
They said that Kim Sae-ron regretted her mistake and that they were working to compensate for the damage.
They also stated that she would take full responsibility for the incident.
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Kim Sae-ron’s black car while hitting an electricity pole
It was later reported that Kim Sae-ron left the television series Trolley due to the incident.
On 4 November 2022, it was reported that all the money she had earned from her work was used to compensate for the crash and handle the settlement.
Kim Sae-ron did a part-time job as she was facing financial difficulties.
Gold Medalist confirmed that she worked part-time but later quit.
In December 2022, Kim Sae-ron decided not to renew her contract with the television series Gold Medalist.
On 8 March 2023, the prosecutor of Seoul Central District Court ordered a fine of â‚©20 million to her.
Kim Sae-ron later appealed for leniency in the court. She mentioned her financial struggles and requested a fine of â‚©4 million.
In 2024, she changed her name to Kim Ah-im and mentioned plans to move on.
Kim Sae-ron then made a comeback in the film industry and completed the film Guitar Man in November 2024.
Kim Sae-ron in a still from the film Guitar Man
The same year, she tried to work in the play Dongchimi but cancelled due to health issues.
On 16 February 2025, Kim Sae-ron’s body was found by a friend in her home in Seongdong District, Seoul. The police were called and confirmed her death.
During the investigation, it was revealed that there were no signs of a break-in. On 18 February 2025, it was confirmed that she attempted suicide. check sources The Times of India
According to her friend, Kim Sae-ron had previously said that she planned to make money while making her comeback in acting and was also preparing to open a cafe.
After her death, there was an online discussion about bullying and cancel culture in South Korea, especially how celebrities face harsh consequences for any controversy or incident.
At her funeral, her father released a statement while criticizing a YouTuber. He stated that the actress had been experiencing emotional distress as a result of a few videos posted by this YouTuber.
He claimed that one particular video criticized the actress for her wedding-themed pictures on social media.
Kim Sae-ron was an animal lover and had a pet dog. She often shared pictures of her pet on social media.
Kim Sae-ron posing with her pet dog
She liked swimming and travelling to distant places in her free time.
Kim Sae-ron during a trip
Playing tennis was her favourite recreational activity.
Kim Sae-ron posing at a tennis court
Kim Sae-ron was featured on the cover of various magazines and tabloids.
Kim Sae-ron on the cover of a magazine
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