Kim’s death, which police consider a suicide, adds to a growing list of high-profile celebrity deaths in the country, which some experts attribute to the enormous pressure celebrities face under the gaze of a relentlessly unforgiving media that seizes on every misstep.

After South Korean actor Kim Sae-ron was found dead in her home on February 16, multiple Facebook pages with tens of thousands of followers shared images falsely claiming they show surveillance footage of her last moments in an elevator.

Actress Kim Sae-ron's death in an apparent suicide has renewed criticism of South Korea's entertainment industry, which churns out stars but also subjects them to immense pressure and scrutiny. Kim, 24,

The cause of death for South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron has been revealed. According to Seongdong Police in Seoul and Yonhap News Agency, Kim’s death has been ruled a suicide. No note was left, the news agency reported.

The South Korean actress was found dead in her home after she stepped away from acting following a DUI incident.

The 24-year-old actress’ death has triggered calls for change to the way South Korean celebrities are treated in the public arena and on social media.

South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron's cause of death was announced by authorities after the former child star was found dead at 24, reports say.

A popular South Korean actress who had most recently acted in a Netflix series was found dead over the weekend in Seoul.

Korean celebrities may be loved by their fans, but make one slip-up and the online abuse starts, often fuelled by mass media.