South Korean actress, Kim Sae-ron, 24, has been found dead in her Seongsu-dong apartment, authorities confirmed on Sunday.

According to police, a friend discovered her body at approximately 4:55 PM (07:55 GMT). Investigators stated that no signs of foul play were found, and an official inquiry into the cause of death is ongoing.

Kim, who started acting as a child, was regarded as one of South Korea’s most promising young stars. She gained international attention with her role in A Brand New Life (2009), which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.

She later starred in several successful films, including The Man from Nowhere (2010)—South Korea’s highest-grossing film that year— and The Neighbour (2012), for which she received award recognition.

Her other notable works include the 2014 film A Girl at My Door and the 2016 drama Mirror of the Witch.

Kim largely withdrew from public life in 2022 following a drunk driving incident, for which she was fined 20 million won (£11,000) in April 2023.

Her last role was in Netflix’s 2023 Korean drama Bloodhounds, though most of her scenes were reportedly edited out due to the controversy.