Kim Sae-ron Cause of Death Revealed a Day after Netflix Star Was Found Dead in Her South Korea Home Aged 24 On Sunday, police said that they did not find any "evidence of foul play" and confirmed ... The entertainment industry is mourning the loss of actress Kim Sae-ron, whose tragic passing has been confirmed as a suicide. According to multiple reports, including The New York Times, police ruled Sae-ron’s death as self-inflicted on Monday, February 17. South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron 's tragic demise as the age of 24 sent shockwaves around the world. On Tuesday, authorities confirmed the cause of death as suicide, as reported by multiple news outlets, including The Korea Times, and Yonhap News Agency. CINEMA Kim Sae-ron dies at 24: What was the cause of death of the South Korean actress? Tributes are flooding in for the Seoul-born actress who found fame on Netflix’s hit show Bloodhounds.