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The pressure of South Korea's celebrity culture
Death of actor Kim Sae-ron highlights the 'depressingly familiar' pattern of 'negative press coverage and hate online'
Why South Korean society is so unforgiving to celebrities
Some question whether Kim had been treated more harshly because she was a young female celebrity. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Kim Sae-ron's death underscores the huge pressure on South Korean celebrities
Actor Kim Sae-ron’s death adds to the list of celebrity deaths in South Korea that underscore the enormous pressure they face under the gaze of a relentlessly unforgiving media that pounces on their e
Cancel Culture, Pressure And An Ideal Image: What's Driving South Korean Celebrities To Suicide
South Korea's entertainment industry has witnessed a shocking number of young celebrity deaths in recent years, with many dying by suicide. The untimely death of Kim Sae Ron, a 24-year-old actress, on Sunday (February 16) brings this painful reality back to the forefront.
South Korean actress, Netflix star Kim Sae-ron's cause of death released: Reports
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.
South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron dies at 24
Kim Sae-ron, a South Korean actress known for films like "A Girl at My Door" and "The Man from Nowhere," has died at her home. She was 24.
Kim Sae-ron, South Korean Actress Known for ‘A Brand New Life' and ‘The Man From Nowhere,' Dies at 24
The promising young actress' career took a hit after a drunk driving incident in 2022 and was found dead at home on Sunday, according to South Korea's Yonhap News Agency.
'Real life Squid Game': Kim Sae-ron's death exposes Korea's celebrity culture
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,
Actress Kim Sae-Ron's Cause Of Death Released
South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron, who previously starred in the Netflix action series Bloodhounds, is suspected to have died by suicide, South Korean Police confirmed via local outlets and the New York Times.
Old pictures falsely linked to death of South Korean actor Kim Sae-ron
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 is the latest Korean public figure to be hounded to death
Korean celebrities may be loved by their fans, but make one slip-up and the online abuse starts, often fuelled by mass media.
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