Ron’s passing has reignited concerns about the immense pressure on young Korean stars. From Moonbin to Sulli, here’s a look at child artists who faced heartbreaking fates in the industry.

The 24-year-old star, once a prolific child actor, appeared at the Cannes Film Festival and on Netflix, until a drunk-driving incident in 2022 derailed her career.

This image of late South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron is provided by Kakao TV. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) SEOUL, Feb. 17 (Yonhap) -- Kim Sae-ron, who passed away at the young age of 25, was a former child star who made her debut at the age of nine and remained active in films and dramas for 16 years.