Actor Kim Sae-ron’s death adds to the list of celebrity deaths in South Korea that underscore the enormous pressure they face under the gaze of a relentlessly unforgiving media that pounces on their every misstep.

Netflix star Kim Sae-ron admitted feeling "very ashamed" in a heartfelt apology before her death aged 24. The actress, who shot to fame on the Netflix series Bloodhounds, was discovered by a friend who then alerted the authorities on Sunday.

South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron, who previously starred in the Netflix action series Bloodhounds, is suspected to have died by suicide, South Korean Police confirmed via local outlets and the New York Times.

Korean celebrities may be loved by their fans, but make one slip-up and the online abuse starts, often fuelled by mass media.