Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Kim Sae-ron

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Kim Sae-ron made an impact.

Kim Sae-ron is a South Korean actress who began her career as a child model in 2001. She transitioned to acting in 2009, gaining recognition for her role in 'The Man from Nowhere' (2010), which earned her a Baeksang Arts Awards nomination. She starred in television series like 'Listen to My Heart' and 'The Queen's Classroom,' and the film 'A Girl at My Door.' Her first adult lead role was in the series 'Secret Healer' (2016).

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2001: Debut as a child model

In 2001, Kim Sae-ron started her career by debuting as a child model for a parenting magazine.

2009: First acting role in "A Brand New Life"

In 2009, Kim Sae-ron had her first acting role in the film "A Brand New Life", playing the main character Jin-hee. She was also the youngest actress to be invited to the Cannes Film Festival.

2010: Co-starring in "The Man from Nowhere"

In 2010, Kim Sae-ron co-starred in the film "The Man from Nowhere", which became the highest-grossing film in South Korea. She played Jung So-mi in the film. She also won several awards for her acting roles.

2011: First Television Role

In 2011, Kim Sae-ron had her first television role in the drama series "Listen to My Heart", where she played the younger version of Hwang Jung-eum's character.

2014: Rising Acclaim and Blue Dragon Film Award

In 2014, Kim Sae-ron's role in "A Girl at My Door" was praised, and she attended the Cannes Film Festival for the second time. She won Best New Actress at the 35th Blue Dragon Film Awards.

2015: Lead Role in Snowy Road

In 2015, Kim Sae-ron played the lead role in the Drama City television special, "Snowy Road", and won Best Actress in a Foreign Film at the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival.

November 2016: Signing with YG Entertainment

In November 2016, Kim Sae-ron signed with YG Entertainment.

2018: Starring in "The Villagers"

In 2018, Kim Sae-ron starred in the thriller film "The Villagers".

2019: Starring in "Love Playlist" and "Leverage"

In 2019, Kim Sae-ron starred in the fourth season of the campus web drama "Love Playlist" and the thriller drama "Leverage".

January 2020: Signing with Gold Medalist

In January 2020, Kim Sae-ron signed with Gold Medalist, along with actors Kim Soo-hyun and Seo Yea-ji.

May 2021: Confirmed for "The Great Shaman Ga Doo-shim"

In May 2021, Kim Sae-ron was confirmed to play the female lead in the web series "The Great Shaman Ga Doo-shim".

April 2022: Cast in "Trolley"

In April 2022, Kim Sae-ron was cast in the SBS drama "Trolley".

April 17, 2024: Return to Acting Announced

On April 17, 2024, it was announced that Kim Sae-ron would act in the play Dong Chi Mee, marking her return to acting since the drunk driving incident.