Kim Sae-ron, a popular South Korean actress famous for her roles in A Girl at My Door, Listen to My Heart and Secret Healer, has died. Since the late starlet was young, fans all over the world are grieving her death, and a cause of death is now an active investigation. Two years ago, Kim was involved in a DUI incident in Seoul, South Korea, and she stepped away from the spotlight as a result.
Below, see updates on Kim Sae-ron’s cause of death investigation, her DUI incident and more details about her career.
In May 2022, Kim took a break from acting after she was caught drunk driving in Gangnam District, Seoul, where she crashed her car into an electrical transformer box. That month, Kim penned a handwritten note apologizing for her “big mistake” in an Instagram post.
“Because of my wrong judgement and behavior, I’ve caused an inconvenience to so many people, including merchants in nearby shops, citizens, and those who work to restore [the damage],” she wrote, according to NME. “Although I needed to act more prudently and with more responsibility, I wasn’t able to do so. I sincerely apologize. … I am currently working with my agency to fix the damages caused by the accident and I will do my best to actively communicate and resolve this until the end.”
In the note, Kim added that she was “sorry to the producers, my fellow actors, and the staff members for hindering the production of the project that is currently filming, as well as the one in preparation.”
“I have no excuses for this unfortunate incident, and I feel so ashamed and disappointed in myself for the mistake I made,” Kim concluded in the letter. “I will deeply reflect and reflect again to ensure that something like this never happens again. I’m sorry.”
