The late Kim Sae-ron’s funeral was held on the 19th at Asan Medical Center in Seoul, with family and colleagues in attendance.
The funeral of the late Kim Sae-ron was solemnly held on the 19th at the funeral hall of Asan Medical Center in Songpa-gu, Seoul, attended by her family and colleagues. On this sorrowful day, Won Bin’s line from “The Man from Nowhere” – “You have to stand alone,” resonates once more.
Won Bin Pays Respects for the First Time in 15 Years… Sends Funeral Flowers with Lee Na-young
Actor Won Bin, who starred alongside Kim Sae-ron in “The Man from Nowhere,” visited the wake on the 17th to pay his respects. He and his wife, Lee Na-young, also sent a condolence wreath.
Kim Sae-ron gained fame in 2010 for her role as So-mi, a girl Cha Tae-sik (Won Bin) risked his life to protect. The film, which attracted 7.16 million viewers, solidified her status as a “national child actress.”
Colleagues and Fans Mourn
Actress Han So-hee, AKMU’s Lee Su-hyun and Lee Chan-hyuk, and actress Kim Ok-vin were among those who paid tribute. Kim Ok-vin posted a chrysanthemum photo with the message, “Rest in peace.” Actor Kim Soo-gyeom shared a picture with Kim Sae-ron, writing, “Be happy wherever you are.”
Former FIESTAR member Yezi expressed, “This is so heartbreaking.” Actress Yoo A-ra recalled, “I’m sorry for scolding you instead of offering warm words.”
Seo Ye-ji, Seo Ha-joon, Go Won-hee, and Jun Hyo-seong also shared white chrysanthemum images in tribute.
“A Death Driven to the Edge” – Online Hate Under Scrutiny
Kim Sae-ron faced severe criticism and malicious comments in her lifetime, prompting discussions on cyberbullying. Regarding this, singer Migyo remarked, “It takes someone’s death for the hate comments to stop.”
Fans questioned, “Even if someone has made mistakes, is it right to exile them from society without a chance for redemption?”
Kim Sae-ron was laid to rest at Tongil-ro Memorial Park in Paju. Her final film, “Guitar Man,” is set to be released this year. Having completed filming last year, this will be her last on-screen appearance.