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 relentless media that pounces on their every misstep

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.

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.