The last post on actress Kim Sae-ron's SNS before her passing was a tribute to the late Moonbin of the group ASTRO.
On the 26th of last month, Kim Sae-ron mourned Moonbin on his birthday through her SNS. Using the story feature that disappears after 24 hours, she posted a photo with Moonbin saying, "HBD♥".
The photo Kim Sae-ron shared captures the two together in the 2015 web drama "To Be Continued." At that time, they were both under the same agency, Fantagio.
Afterward, Kim Sae-ron changed her SNS profile picture to a photo of dandelion seeds, which ultimately became her last profile picture. The dandelion seed photo holds significance as it was the last post Moonbin shared on his SNS during his lifetime.
Currently, Kim Sae-ron's last post on SNS is a selfie. Comments on the post are restricted. Fans are showing their support for Kim Sae-ron's last moments with heart-shaped likes.
The Seoul Seongdong Police Station reported that they received a call at 4:54 PM on the 16th regarding Kim Sae-ron being found dead at her home, and they confirmed her death upon arrival. The caller was identified as an acquaintance who had an appointment to meet Kim Sae-ron.
The police transported Kim Sae-ron to the hospital, but she was pronounced dead, and it was reported that she was already in cardiac arrest when found.
A police official stated, "No signs of external intrusion or criminal suspicion were found, but we are continuing to investigate the circumstances of her death."
Kim Sae-ron debuted as a model in the magazine "Anfang" in 2001 and began her acting career with the film "Traveler" in 2009, gaining public recognition through the film "The Man from Nowhere" in 2010. She has since appeared in various works such as "The Neighbors," "Manhole," "Dohee-ya," "Snowy Road," and "Neighborhood People."
While actively pursuing acting and entertainment, Kim Sae-ron came under scrutiny in 2022 due to a drunk driving incident. At that time, she drove her car after drinking and crashed into guardrails and transformers near Hakdong Intersection in Gangnam, Seoul. She tested positive for alcohol on the police's breathalyzer but refused to undergo a blood alcohol concentration test by the police and had her blood drawn at a nearby hospital.
According to the National Forensic Service's blood analysis, Kim Sae-ron's blood alcohol concentration at the time of the accident was about 0.2%, significantly exceeding the license suspension threshold of 0.08% and indicating she was heavily intoxicated.
Ultimately, Kim Sae-ron was referred to the prosecution and was fined 20 million won through a trial in May 2023. As a result, she suspended her activities in the entertainment industry, including the drama she was appearing in. At that time, her agency, Golden Medalist, stated that Kim Sae-ron was deeply reflecting on her clear mistakes.
Afterward, Kim Sae-ron aimed for a return to acting after two years through the play "Dongchimi," but faced difficulties due to strong negative public opinion. Ultimately, she withdrew from the play due to health reasons.
During her hiatus, Kim Sae-ron shared updates about working part-time at a café, but even this was viewed negatively by the public. Additionally, in March of last year, she posted a photo with actor Kim Soo-hyun on her SNS, leading to self-inflicted dating rumors.
Kim Sae-ron completed filming for the movie "Guitar Man" in November of last year and was preparing for her return to activities through this film.
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