Found lifeless in her Seoul home on February 16, the 24-year-old's passing has left fans and colleagues in shock

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.

Kim Sae Ron's last social media update before untimely demise in 20s, was about ASTRO's deceased member Moonbin.

Actor Kim Sae-ron's death at 24 sparks debate on South Korea's harsh celebrity culture and media's role in harassment.

South Korea's entertainment industry has witnessed a shocking number of young celebrity deaths in recent years, with many dying by suicide. The untimely death of Kim Sae Ron, a 24-year-old actress, on Sunday (February 16) brings this painful reality back to the forefront.

South Korean actor Kim Sae-ron was found dead at her home in Seoul on Sunday, nearly two years after she retreated from the public eye following a drunk driving conviction. She was 24.

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.