Actress Kim Sae-ron returns to acting world after a hiatus following 2022 DUI controversy

Actress Kim Sae-ron returns to acting world after a hiatus following 2022 DUI controversy (Image via @ron_sae/Instagram)
Actress Kim Sae-ron returns to acting world after a hiatus following 2022 DUI controversy (Image via @ron_sae/Instagram)

On October 21, 2024, the South Korean media outlet The Korea Times reported that Kim Sae-ron would return to the acting world after a hiatus following the 2022 DUI (Driving Under the Influence) controversy. The outlet stated that they spotted the actress filming for a low-budget movie set. The filming took place at Tapgol Park in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea.

For those unversed, Kim Sae-ron caused a DUI controversy in 2022. The actress was driving drunk around Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Subsequently, she crashed into a guardrail, a transformer, and a street tree. Due to her carelessness, temporary power outages occurred in shops and streetlights in proximity to the area.

The police arrived at the scene and tried to take the breathalyzer test, to which the actress declined. Later, they took a blood test test, which disclosed a blood alcohol content of approximately 0.2%. She was charged with a fine of 20 million at trial.


Kim Sae-ron spotted filming with a rookie actor

According to the outlet, they spotted Kim Sae-ron filming with an unknown rookie actor. They shared a picture of the actress donning a white-piece maxi dress styled with a blue jacket and a full-length top underneath. She had a bright and cheerful face throughout the filming set and held a few packets of edible snacks in her hands.

She was standing next to her fellow co-star, who has been described as a rookie actor. He wore a checked shirt styled with a black top underneath.

The forthcoming musical film was reported to be helmed by the director Shin Jae-ho. Meanwhile, a production staff from the movie commented to the outlet regarding the participation of Kim Sae-ron in the film and stated:

"It is true that Kim Sae-ron will be appearing, but it is difficult to reveal specific details."

For those unversed, Kim Sae-ron started her acting career at the early age of 9 and subsequently became a prominent child star through the 2009 movie A Brand New Life. The film was also screened at the Cannes Film Festival, and the female artist emerged as the youngest child actor to be invited to the event.

Subsequently, she starred in The Man From Nowhere, which emerged as the highest-grossing movie in South Korea in 2010. She bagged multiple accolades for her role, such as Best New Actress at the Buil Film Awards and Korean Film Awards.

She is known for multiple hit films and dramas, including I Am A Dad, Barbie, The Neighbour, Manshin: Ten Thousand Spirits, The Villagers, Everyday We Are, The Great Actor, Listen to My Heart, Missing You, The Queen's Classroom, Nobody Knows, and other shows.


In recent news, she appeared in the 2023 thriller and sports drama, Bloodhounds, alongside Woo Do-hwan, Lee Sang-yi, Park Sung-woong, and Huh Joon-ho. The series is available to stream on Netflix.

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