The late Kim Sae-ron’s final work, ‘Guitar Man’, is set to premiere in May. Amidst the sudden news, fans and fellow actors continue to pay their condolences.
According to Xports News on the 17th, the movie ‘Guitar Man’, which Kim Sae-ron filmed last during her lifetime, is currently in post-production and is confirmed for a May release. The film, which finished shooting last November, portrays a story about a genius guitarist who joins the underground band Volcano.
Kim Sae-ron collaborated with Lee Sun-jung, CEO of Seongwon Pharmaceutical and a musician, in this film. It is said she rekindled her passion for acting despite going through tough times. The production company of ‘Guitar Man’ expressed, “We hoped Kim Sae-ron would overcome her difficult period and stand before the public again,” showing support for her comeback.
With the discovery of Kim Sae-ron at her home on the 16th, ‘Guitar Man’ became her final work. The police have not found any criminal suspicion like outside intrusion and are investigating the precise cause of death.
The entertainment industry colleagues are continuing to mourn the news of Kim Sae-ron’s death. Actress Kim Ok-bin posted a photo of a chrysanthemum on her SNS, writing, “Rest in peace.” Kim Min-chul, who co-starred in the film ‘The Villagers’, also expressed sorrow, stating, “It was a truly happy time. Rest peacefully there.”
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Her former agency, Gold Medalist, also stated through official comments, “We express deep condolences upon hearing the unfortunate news of Kim Sae-ron.” Actress Seo Ye-ji and Seo Ha-joon silently sent their condolences by posting photos of chrysanthemums.
Singer Migyo mentioned that Kim Sae-ron was troubled by malicious comments during her lifetime, saying, “Must it come to someone dying before it stops? Only the deceased is pitiful.” Hyemi, a former member of Fiesta, and actress Yoo Ara, also expressed their longing for the deceased.
The news about Kim Sae-ron’s death was quickly reported not only domestically but also by foreign media. U.S. outlets such as People, Hollywood Reporter, and Variety covered Kim Sae-ron’s passing, emphasizing her noted filmography and stating, “Actress Kim Sae-ron, who was renowned for her powerful performances since childhood, was found dead at home.”
The BBC in the UK described her as “One of the youngest actresses to be invited to the Cannes Film Festival, having had a significant impact in Korean cinema.” Meanwhile, Rolling Stone in the U.S. reported, “Her performance in ‘Man from Nowhere’ brought recognition not only in Korea but internationally.”
Kim Sae-ron’s funeral is arranged at Room 7 of the Seoul Asan Hospital Funeral Hall, with the send-off scheduled for 6:20 a.m. on the 19th. The burial site is undetermined at this moment. The family decided to hold the funeral privately.
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