Kim Sae Ron Funeral: Full of tears, Kim Bo-ra, AKMU, Kwon Hyun-bin, and AB6IX member Park Woo-jin, bid their final farewell.
Kim Sae-ron was laid to rest amid grief after her tragic passing, mourned by family, friends, and colleagues.
The funeral of Kim Sae-ron was solemnly held at 6:20 AM KST on February 19 at the funeral hall of Asan Medical Center in Songpa-gu, Seoul. As the coffin was carried into the hearse, her family and close acquaintances broke into tears.
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Her mother, needing support, took slow steps, while her younger sisters, actresses Kim Ah-ron and Ye-ron, stood by her side. Close friends, including actress Kim Bo-ra, AKMU, Kwon Hyun-bin, and AB6IX member Park Woo-jin, bid their final farewell. She was laid to rest at the Paju Tongil-ro Memorial Park.
Then, in the moment of eternal farewell, the late actress’ family, friends, and colleagues couldn’t hold back their tears and broke down crying. Kim Sae-ron’s mother was said to be unable to walk steadily and had to be supported by another during her daughter’s farewell ceremony.
Then, in the moment of eternal farewell, the late actress’ family, friends, and colleagues couldn’t hold back their tears and broke down crying. Kim Sae-ron’s mother was said to be unable to walk steadily and had to be supported by another during her daughter’s farewell ceremony.
On the February 16, Kim Sae-ron was found deceased at her home in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, with no suicide note or signs of a crime, leading police to classify it as an unnatural death. She had recently changed her name to Kim Ah-im and was preparing for a fresh start. A close acquaintance shared, “She was preparing to open a café with friends and was looking forward to returning to the entertainment industry. It’s hard to believe this tragic news.” Another insider added, “She had been struggling financially and found it difficult to cope with being out of work.”
Her career halted after a 2022 drunk driving accident that caused a blackout in Seoul’s Gangnam area. She was fined 20 million KRW (approximately 14,000 USD) and later struggled with debt after leaving her agency, making ends meet with part-time café work.
A wave of mourning followed her passing, with actor Won Bin personally attending her funeral despite his 15-year hiatus, paying his respects immediately after the funeral was set up, and repeatedly wiping away tears. His agency sent a condolence wreath in his and his wife Lee Na-young’s names. The two, who starred together in “The Man from Nowhere”, had to experience a tragic separation.
Many celebrities, including Han So-hee, Kim Bo-ra, AKMU, and director Lee Jeong-beom, paid their respects. Han So-hee stayed for over an hour, while Kim Bo-ra’s floral tribute read, “See you again, I’ll nag you less then.” Other stars like IU, actress Ma Dong-seok, and FT Island also sent condolences, and several celebrities like Kim Ok-vin, Seo Ye-ji, Lee Jong-hyuk, and MC Park Seul-gi expressed their grief on social media.
