Kim Sae Ron

Kim Sae Ron is a South Korean actress.

She gained recognition as a child actress through her role in the Korean movie A Brand New Life (2009), before appearing in other notable movies such as The Man From Nowhere (2010) and A Girl at My Door (2014).

Career

Kim Sae Ron is well-known for her debut acting in 2009, by acting in A Brand New Life.

One year later, her name raised up significantly when she acted with Won Bin in The Man From Nowhere.

This movie also gave her an award as Best New Actress for the 2010 Korean Film Awards.

Her acting career has also always been improving so much and Kim Sae Ron then finally appeared in a lot of movies and dramas, such as Secret Healer (2016), The Great Actor (2016), Snowy Road (2017), and many more.

In 2016, Kim Sae Ron also won an award as Best New Actress for the 2016 Korea Drama Awards because of her role in Secret Healer.

Winning a lot of awards doesn’t make her become arrogant. She continuously develops her skills and appears in several dramas and movies, such as Leverage (2019) and Nobody Knows (2020).

Profile

Real Name: Kim Sae Ron (김새론)
Stage Name: Kim Sae Ron (김새론)
Nickname: Won Bin’s Little Kiddo
Birthday: July 31, 2000
Birthplace: Mia-dong, Distrik Gangbuk, Seoul, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Nationality: South Korean
Religion: –
Profession: Actress
Education: Miyang Elementary School; Ilsan Yangil Middle School; School of Performing Arts Seoul; Chung-Ang University
Hobbies: Singing, Dancing, Acting, Watching movies
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Twitter: @yuk0731
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Instagram: @ron_sae
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Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance

Height: 167 cm (5’6″)
Weight: 45 kg (99 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Body Measurements: 29-22-31 (Bust -29, Waist -22, and Hips -31 inches)
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Family

Father: –
Mother: –
Brother: –
Sister: Kim Ye Ron, Kim Ah Ron

Boyfriend & Dating History

She has never been involved in any publicly known relationship nor being rumored to date anyone. She most likely chooses to keep her personal and dating life private.

Net Worth

Kim Sae Ron’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million to $5 million, according to several sources. She earns most of her income through working as an actress in the South Korean entertainment industry.

Controversies

Committed Drunk Driving

In May 2022, around eight in the morning, Kim Sae Ron crashed into side street structures including guard rails, transformers, and trees due to driving under the influence.

The accident caused the electricity around the area went down for 2 hours.

Her agency shared an official apology statement shortly after, followed by her personal apology, admitting that she “made a big mistake while drinking” and “caused damage to so many people.”

They also inform that the actress is going to take responsibility of her actions and wrapped it by apologizing once more.

The accident caused her to halt activities for a while and fined by the Seoul Central District Court.

Plastic Surgery

There is no known information on whether she has undergone any cosmetic surgery to alter her visual appearance.

Facts

Sae Ron is a foodie lover.
When she has spare time, she would like to do dance practice alongside her dancing coach and friends.
Sae Ron owns a cat with Siamese species.
Her cat’s name is Chalddeok.
She said that she decided to break into the acting industry when she was just a 9-years-old little girl.
Sae Ron is Red Velvet’s Yeri bestfriend.
Sae Ron once worked under Fantagio and YG Entertainment formerly.
She loves Block B as her most favorite K-Pop idol group.
She once got a birthday present from Won Bin, a hairbrush, and a pink laptop.
Sae Ron admitted that she first got an adult role when she acted in Mirror of The Witch.
She idolizes IU so much.
She said that it’s not difficult to play some dark roles.
Sae Ron’s role model is Lee Young Ae.
In the 2009 Cannes Film Festival, Sae Ron was the youngest female actor who was invited.
One of her movies, Barbie, became the first Korean movie that won in the 2012 Giffoni International Film Festival as Best Film.
She is actually a shy person.
She loves cooking.
Pink is Sae Ron’s favorite color.
Her ideal type is someone who seems enjoy to doing whatever he loves.

Movies

Everyday We Are (2022), as Han Yeo Wool
Ordinary People (2018), as Kang Yoo Jin
Snowy Road (2017), as Kang Young Ae
The Great Actor (2016), as herself cameo
Manhole (2014), as Soo Jung
A Girl At My Door (2014), as Do Hee
Manshin (2014), as Kim Geum Hwa (teen)
The Neighbors (2012), as Yoo Soo Yeon / Won Yeo Seon
Barbie (2012), as Soon Young
I am Father (2011), as Han Min Ji
The Man From Nowhere (2010, as Jung So Mi
A Brand New Life (2009), as Jin Hee

Drama Series

Bloodhounds (Netflix | 2023), as Kim Hyeon Ju
Kiss Sixth Sense (Disney+ | 2022) , as “Haroo” actress
The Great Shaman Ga Doo Shim (KakaoTV | 2021), as Ga Du Sim
Nobody Knows (SBS | 2020), as Cha Young Jin (young)
Leverage (TV Chosun | 2019), as Ko Na Beyol
Secret Healer (JTBC | 2016), Yeon Hee / Seo Ri
Glamorous Temptation (MBC | 2015-2016), as Shin Eun Soo (young)
Hi! School – Love On (KBS2 | 2014), as Lee Seul Bi
The Queen’s Classroom (MBC | 2013), as Kim Seo Hyun
I Miss You (MBC | 2012-2013), as Bo Ra (voice)
Mom is Acting Up (MBC | 2012), as Park Sae Ron
In Need of Romance 2012 (tvN | 2012), as Yoon Gi Hyun (cameo)
Fashion King (SBS | 2012), as Ga Young (teen)
Heaven’s Garden (Channel A | 2011-2012), as Kang Eun Soo
Can You Hear My Heart (MBC | 2011), as Bong Woo Ri (young)

TV Movies

Drama Special: Girls (KBS2 | 2021), as So Ssang
Snowy Road (KBS1 | 2015), as Kang Young Ae

Music Video Appearances

Bittersweet (2023) – EI brothers, Christine Corless
Graduation Tears (2021) – Yoon Jong Shin
Jackpot (2014) – Block B

Awards

2021 KBS Drama Awards – Best Actress in a Drama Special/TV Cinema – KBS Drama Special: The Palace
2016 Korea Drama Awards – Best New Actress – Secret Healer
2015 Golden Cinematography Awards – Best New Actress – A Girl at My Door
2015 Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival – Best Actress in a Foreign Film – Snowy Road
2014 Blue Dragon Film Awards – Best New Actress – A Girl at My Door
2013 MBC Drama Awards – Best Young Actress – The Queen’s Classroom
2011 Max Movie Awards – Best New Actress – The Man from Nowhere
2010 Buil Film Awards – Best New Actress – A Brand New Life
2010 BUSTER Copenhagen International Film Festival for Children and Youth – Best Child Actor/Actress (Special Mention) – A Brand New Life
2010 Korean Film Awards – Best New Actress – The Man from Nowhere

Nominations

2016 MBC Entertainment Awards – Excellence Award in Music/Talk Show – Show! Music Core
2015 Baeksang Arts Awards – Best Actress (Film) – A Girl at My Door
2015 KBS Drama Awards – Best Young Actress – Snowy Road
2015 MBC Entertainment Awards – Female Rookie in Music/Talk Show – Show! Music Core
2015 Wildflower Film Awards – Best Actress – A Girl at My Door
2014 Buil Film Awards – Best Supporting Actress – A Girl at My Door
2014 Grand Bell Awards – Best New Actress – A Girl at My Door
2013 Korea Drama Awards – Best Young Actor/Actress – The Queen’s Classroom
2011 Baeksang Arts Awards – Best New Actress (Film) – The Man from Nowhere
2010 Asian Film Awards – Best Newcomer – A Brand New Life

Quotes

“I enjoy making and eating a good Korean meal at home. My parents told me that it’s important to always eat good meals.”

“I have a barista license which I used to learn baking, and I took classes in Korean cooking. There’s nothing happier for me than when someone enjoys my cooking.”

“Due to my work and other activities, I couldn’t really dive into my life at school, and there were a lot of things I wasn’t able to experience.”

“I have a strong thirst for education. If I didn’t act and lived like any other teenager, I could see myself looking for a career related to education. If I get the chance, I would also like to study psychology. I think it would help me in acting.”

“As soon as I got my license, I started driving the [Kia] Carnival, so I’m pretty familiar with cars. I got my license as soon as I was old enough to.”

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What makes Kim Sae Ron famous?

She became famous as a child actress through her role in the Korean movie A Brand New Life (2009), before appearing in other notable movies such as The Man From Nowhere (2010) and A Girl at My Door (2014).