Netflix Star Kim Sae-ron’s Cause of Death Revealed: Report

Actress Kim Sae-ron’s cause of death has been revealed.

According to multiple outlets, including The New York Times, police on Monday, February 17, ruled Sae-ron’s death a suicide. “We believe she made an extreme choice and plan to handle it as a suicide,” a police official told reporters, per Yonhap News Agency.

Sae-ron was found dead at her home on Sunday, February 16, by a friend who had visited her house, the Seongdong Police Station in Seoul told The New York Times. She was 24 years old.

“We have not found any signs of foul play as of yet, but we are investigating the circumstances of the death,” a police spokesperson told Yonhap on Sunday.

Sae-ron began acting in 2009, starring in A Brand New Life, The Man From Nowhere, The Neighbors, A Girl at My Door, Snowy Road and The Villagers. She last appeared in Netflix’s 2023 series Bloodhounds.

Sae-ron’s acting career suffered following a drunk driving incident in May 2022. The Netflix star was fined about $14,000 after her blood alcohol levels exceeded 0.2 percent, per Yonhap News Agency. (An alcohol level over 0.03 percent while driving is considered a D.U.I offense in South Korea.)

“First, I apologize for informing you of the accident and the damages late. I caused an accident in Gangnam around 8 a.m. yesterday, May 18, where I damaged public property. At the time, I was drunk and made a big mistake,” she said in a translated Instagram statement. “Due to my poor judgment and actions, I caused damage to many people, including the merchants in the surrounding stores, citizens, and those who were helping with the repairs. I should have acted more carefully and responsibly, but I was unable to do so. I sincerely apologize.”

She continued, “I am currently working with the company to sort out the damages caused by the accident, and I will do my best to communicate and actively resolve the issue until the end.”

Sae-ron also issued an apology to her coworkers at the time. “I am also very sorry to my fellow actors, staff, and production crew for causing disruption to the work I was filming and preparing for. I deeply apologize once again and apologize for causing concern,” she concluded. “There is no room for excuses for this unfortunate incident, and I am disappointed and ashamed of my own mistakes. I will deeply reflect and reflect again so that something like this will never happen again. I am sorry.”

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