Kim Sae-ron ( 김새론 ) Death , Drama List, Age, Height, Weight, Husband, Net Worth 2026
Kim Sae-ron was a South Korean actress who rose to prominence as a child star and later transitioned into teenage roles. Born on July 31, 2000, she became one of Korea’s most recognized young performers through films such as A Brand New Life (2009) and The Man from Nowhere (2010). She passed away on February 16, 2025, at the age of 24.
Kim Sae-ron was born on July 31, 2000, in Seoul, South Korea. She had two younger sisters, Kim A-ron and Kim Ye-ron, both of whom also worked as actresses.
She attended Miyang Elementary School, graduated from Yang-il Middle School in 2016, and later studied at the School of Performing Arts Seoul. She enrolled at Chung-Ang University in the Department of Performing Arts and Film Studies.
Kim Sae-ron began as a child model in 2001 and made her acting debut in the 2009 film A Brand New Life, which screened at the Cannes Film Festival and made her one of the youngest Korean actresses invited there. She gained major recognition in 2010 with The Man from Nowhere opposite Won Bin.
Notable later works include The Neighbor (2012), A Girl at My Door (2014, also invited to Cannes), Hi! School: Love On (2014), Secret Healer (also known as Mirror of the Witch, 2016), The Villagers (2018), and the Netflix series Bloodhounds (2023).
In 2022 she was involved in a drunk-driving incident that led to a fine, public criticism, and a career hiatus. She left some projects and her agency at the time. Posthumous releases include films completed before her death.
Personal Life
Kim Sae-ron kept much of her private life out of the spotlight. She was unmarried and had no children. She was known to be close to her two younger sisters. In later years she faced public scrutiny related to the 2022 incident and subsequent personal challenges.
Physical Appearance
Height
Approx. 165–167 cm (5’5″–5’6″)
Eye Color
Dark
Hair Color
Dark
Body Type
Slim
Kim Sae-ron Drama List
Selected Films:
A Brand New Life (2009) – Jin-hee
The Man from Nowhere (2010) – Jung So-mi
The Neighbor (2012)
A Girl at My Door (2014) – Do-hee
Snowy Road (2017)
The Villagers (2018)
Posthumous: Guitar Man (2025), Everyday We Are (2026)
Selected Television / Web Series:
Can You Hear My Heart (2011)
The Queen’s Classroom (2013)
Hi! School: Love On (2014)
Secret Healer / Mirror of the Witch (2016)
Bloodhounds (2023) – Kim Hyeon-joo
Kim Sae-ron Net Worth
Prior to her death, estimates of Kim Sae-ron’s net worth varied, commonly placed in the range of several hundred thousand to around $1–2 million USD, derived from acting fees, modeling, and related work. Exact figures were private.
FAQs
When did Kim Sae-ron pass away?
She died on February 16, 2025, at the age of 24. Her death was ruled a suicide.
