Korean actor Kim Saeron’s death This week has sparked a pouring of sadness and calls for a change in the way that celebrities in the country are treated in public and social media. Critics say they can cultivate a culture of harassment.
The 24-year-old, who began his career as a child actor and earned praise for his roles in several domestic films, including the 2010 crime noir “The Man fore Nowhere,” was found dead by a friend at his country’s home It was done. Capital, Seoul, Sunday. Her death was supposed to be a suicide. The National Police Agency said it didn’t doubt a foul play and Kim left no notes.
Among the brightest stars of Korea’s vibrant film and television scenes once, Kim struggled to find a job after the 2022 drunk driving incident.
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According to her IMDB page, Kim was last seen in the 2023 Netflix series “Bloodhounds.” However, Variety reported that most of her roles were compiled for the drunken incident.
Online postings in Korea are notoriously tough on celebrities who make missteps, especially women, and Kim faces constant negative coverage from news organizations that use national sentiment.
Newspapers and websites criticized her when they saw her partying with friends or when she complained about her lack of work and nasty comments on social media. She was even criticized for her smile last year while filming an independent film.
After Kim’s death, some of the country’s leading newspapers on Tuesday released editorials and opinions denounced toxic online comments about the actor. Some people called out the 2019 K-POP singer’s suicide death seol-li and Goohara Death of “parasitic” actor in 2023 Lee San Keen While seeking a change in the “harsh, zero-tolerance” culture for celebrities.
Hankook Ilbo newspaper said the country’s media was part of the problem and continued to misuse Kim for clicks after her death, using provocative headlines highlighting her past struggles. I’m lamenting.
The Watch Dog Citizens’ Democratic Media Coalition on Tuesday criticized the press for denouncement of social media without considering their “sensational and provocative reporting.”
Born in 2000, Kim began her acting career at the age of nine in the 2009 film “A Brand New Life.”
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She rose to stardom with “The Man From Nowhere.”
During her career, Kim has shown versatility in various acting roles, and according to the IMDB page, she has included several other actresses, including the best actress of 2015 in her performance in 2015 “A Girl at My Door.” It won the film award.
She appeared in various films and TV shows prior to the 2022 Drunk Driving Incident.
Kim’s former management body gold medalist did not immediately respond to a call for comment.
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