25-year-old South Korean actress dies by suicide after critical YouTube video exposure
Summary
South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron was found dead in her Seongdong-gu, Seoul apartment on February 16, 2025. Her father attributed her death to distress caused by a YouTube video posted by Lee Jin-ho, which criticized her for sharing wedding-themed photos online. The video, titled "Kim Sae-ron’s self-deletion again... Gone into hiding after marriage rumours? Tried contacting her directly," had been taken down by February 17. Police ruled out foul play and confirmed her death as suicide. Her family is reportedly gathering evidence to pursue legal action against the YouTuber. At her funeral on February 17, co-star Won Bin and other celebrities paid their respects, while media outlets reported on the ongoing public and industry reaction to her death.
Incident Details
Content or interactions that contribute to self-harm, suicidal ideation, or eating disorders.
Content or contact linked to suicidal ideation, attempts, or completion.
Sources
3Source count reflects articles in our monitored feeds. We do not evaluate publication quality or rank sources by credibility.