In 2019, singer and actor Sulli Choi (also known as Sulli Choi) passed away at his home, shocking the entire Korean entertainment industry. Sulli was born in 1994 - and like Kim Sae Ron, Sulli became famous from a young age, considered a potential young star.
Since 2004, at the age of 10, Sulli has been trained at the MTM Actor Academy acting academy. A year later, Sulli began his acting career with a role in the movie Seo-dong Song and participated in a small role in the movie Love Needs a Miracle.
In 2009, Sulli joined the group f(x), achieved certain success, then left the group in 2015. Sulli was the most searched name in Korea in 2017. Having achieved success early, Sulli has continuously caused controversy about his lifestyle and way of dressing. Sulli is considered a case of rebellion, always breaking away from the ethical rules and lifestyle for artists in Korean showbiz.
Public pressure and cyber violence have caused Sulli to face depression and psychological problems. In the end, Sulli chose the most extreme way to put her life on hold, she was found in a state of necklaces at her home, enjoying a 25.
Sulli's passing at the age of 25 shocked the Korean entertainment industry in 2019. But immediately after that, a series of young deaths occurred, exposing the entertainment industry to shocking dark corners.
In 2023, singer Moonbin, a member of ASTRO, was found dead at his home in Gangnam, Seoul. The police ruled out the male singer's suicide. He passed away at the age of 25. In the last post on his personal page, Moonbin hinted at wanting to be free.
On the afternoon of February 16, 2025, Kim Sae Ron, born in 2000 - a famous actor since childhood, once considered an "acting talent" - also passed away at the age of 25. It is worth mentioning that before passing away, Kim Sae Ron posted a photo of her best friend - Moonbin.
Kim Sae Ron was an artist with the management company Fantagio and Moonbin (ASTRO). On his personal page, Kim Sae Ron left a photo representing him as 2 devs since Moonbin passed away.
Young deaths are always shocking in Korean showbiz, and show no signs of stopping. fierce competition, pressure from public opinion and popularity have been discussed a lot when an artist is trying to end his life. However, according to SCMP, pressure and fierceness are inherent in the entertainment industry, where there are always stars who shine overnight, and another star can be erased by scandals after a few hours.
Kim Sae Ron was born in 2000 and was a famous child star on the Korean screen. She started her acting career at the age of 9. As a child, Kim Sae Ron left many impressions with roles in famous movies such as A brand new life, Man from nowhere...
In 2014, Kim Sae Ron received the 2014 Blue Dragon Award for Best New Actress for her role as Sun Do Hee in A Girl at My door. She is also the youngest actress in Korean history to be nominated for Best Actress at the Baeksang Awards.
Her body was found at her home on the afternoon of February 16.
