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The Korea Times

By KTimes
Actress Kim Sae-ron has been spotted on the set of a film, marking her first appearance in nearly two-and-a-half years since a drink-driving incident in May 2022.
Kim was filming in Tapgol Park, in Seoul’s Jongno district, on October 21. Dressed in a white dress, with long hair, she appeared in good spirits throughout the shoot. Her co-star is reportedly a rookie actor.
Industry insiders revealed that Kim is starring in a new low-budget music film directed by Shin Jae-ho, known for his work on Ditto and 100 Days With Mr Arrogant.

Shin is keeping details about the project under wraps. An official from the production team confirmed Kim’s participation, saying: “It is true that Kim Sae-ron is starring in the film, but I cannot disclose any specifics.”
The career of Kim, once celebrated as a child prodigy for her performances in films like A Brand New Life and The Man from Nowhere, has been on a hiatus since the drink-driving incident.
In May 2022, Kim crashed her car into a crash barrier, tree and transformer while driving intoxicated in Cheongdam-dong, in Gangnam in Seoul, causing a temporary power outage that affected nearby businesses and street lights.

She refused an on-site breathalyser test and later requested a blood test, which revealed a blood alcohol concentration of 0.2 per cent, a level warranting licence cancellation. Kim was fined 20 million won (US$14,500) for the incident.
Although she initially attempted a return to acting in May, she eventually withdrew because of a public backlash. There were also reports that Kim had taken up a part-time job at a cafe following the incident.
This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.
Read the full story at The Korea Times.


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