On the evening of February 16, all of Asia was shocked by the news that one-time child star Kim Sae Ron was found dead at her home, at the age of 25. A reporter from Xports News contacted a close friend of the actress and received a heartbreaking statement regarding the late artist’s final days: “Kim Sae Ron lived alone in an apartment in Seongdong District (Seoul), while her family lived in Gyeonggi Province. A younger sister of Kim Sae Ron occasionally went back and forth between her parents’ house and Kim Sae Ron’s house.”

Kim Sae Ron showed many unusual signs before her sudden death.

Notably, an acquaintance revealed that the former child star had serious mental health problems right before her death: “She had to undergo continuous psychological and mental treatment before she passed away.” Remember before that, right after Kim Sae Ron was embroiled in a controversy over revealing intimate photos with actor Kim Soo Hyun, an acquaintance revealed that the actress was experiencing psychological instability: “Kim Sae Ron is currently experiencing psychological instability, facing mental health difficulties. I feel like she has something she cannot say. The actress is carefully considering what information to share with the public.”

Kim Sae Ron was repeatedly hospitalized for psychological and mental treatment before passing away.

Also on the evening of February 16, a source close to Kim Sae Ron revealed the actress’s unfinished plans: “I met Kim Sae Ron at the end of last year. She recently changed her name to Kim Ah Im and is trying to start over. Kim Sae Ron is preparing to open a cafe with acquaintances and return to the entertainment industry, so I can’t believe this.” The 25-year-old actress’s unfinished plans for the end of her life make the public feel heartbroken.

The public was shocked by the sudden passing of Kim Sae Ron.

Kim Sae Ron was born in 2000, is the “national little sister” and a famous child star at one time. She appeared in many famous films such as The Man From Nowhere, I Am A Dad, Bloodhounds, Kiss Six Sense … However, in 2022, Kim Sae Ron caused a drunk driving scandal, forcing her to stop working to self-reflect.