Worked Together in the 2010 Film "The Man from Nowhere"
Actor Won Bin visited the funeral hall of the late Kim Sae-ron to pay his respects. Won Bin and Kim Sae-ron previously appeared together in the 2010 film The Man from Nowhere.
Won Bin and Kim Sae-ron are walking the red carpet at the 8th Korea Film Awards ceremony held on November 18, 2010, at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in Gwanghwamun, Seoul. Photo by Asia Economy
On the 17th, Won Bin visited Kim Sae-ron's funeral hall set up at Seoul Asan Medical Center in Songpa-gu, Seoul. With a somber expression, Won Bin offered his condolences at the funeral hall. Eden9, the agency representing Won Bin and his wife, actress Lee Na-young, also sent a condolence wreath in the couple's names.
Won Bin and Kim Sae-ron worked together in the 2010 film The Man from Nowhere. Won Bin played Tae-sik, a former special agent who comes out into the world to save his neighbor's kidnapped little girl, Somi. Kim Sae-ron portrayed Somi. The film, rated for audiences 18 and older, unusually attracted over 6 million viewers, and Kim Sae-ron received attention for her impressive performance at the time.
On this day, actors Han So-hee, Kim Bo-ra, and AKMU members Lee Chan-hyuk and Lee Su-hyun also came to pay their respects. Additionally, singer IU, Cha Eun-woo, and actors Seo Ye-ji, Ma Dong-seok, and Gong Myung sent condolence wreaths to mourn the deceased.
Kim Sae-ron was found dead at her home in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, the day before. She was 25 years old. The news of her passing at such a young age has sparked a wave of tributes from fellow entertainers.
On the 17th, actress Kim Ok-bin posted a photo of chrysanthemums on her social media with the message, "I sincerely pray for the repose of the deceased." Kim Min-che, who appeared with Kim Sae-ron in the film Neighborhood People, wrote on social media, "I was so happy to meet you as a daughter in the movie," adding, "Rest peacefully there." Actress Yoo Ah-ra, formerly of the group Hello Venus, expressed her condolences on social media, saying, "I am sorry and thankful, and I will remember and pray for you who shone so brightly."
Meanwhile, Kim Sae-ron's funeral hall is set up in Room 7 at Seoul Asan Medical Center in Songpa-gu, Seoul. The funeral procession is scheduled for 6:20 a.m. on the 19th. The funeral ceremony will be held privately according to the family's wishes.
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