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.

Korean Actress Kim Sae Ron was popular for her roles in Listen to My Heart and The Queen's Classroom. She began her career as a child artist.

South Korean actor Kim Sae-ron has been found dead, aged 24, according to police reports. Her body was discovered by a friend who called the police at 4.50pm local time on Sunday (16 February). She was found at her home in Seongdong-gu, Seoul.

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.