The Korean entertainment world is mourning the recent passing of beloved actress Kim Sae-Ron.

The actress, dead at 25, was discovered at her Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu residence on Feb. 16.

Her legacy lies not only in her unfulfilled dreams but also in the remarkable talents that made her a gifted individual.

Kim Sae-Ron, a child actress, became the youngest Korean actress to walk the Cannes Film Festival red carpet at age 9.

Her performance in the 2010 film The Man from Nowhere solidified her status in the industry and earned her critical acclaim.

A 2019 interview statement from Kim, which recently resurfaced following her death, revealed that acting was her life. The 39-year-old actress said, "I have never once second-guessed my choice to be an actress."

"One day, I want to become an actress so that I can express more of my feelings."

She also discussed her desire to have various roles as a middle-aged actress and her fantasy of renting out a theater and showing her film from start to finish.

The death of Kim has prompted a national mourning across Korea. Among those making their tributes at the mourning ceremony were the likes of celebrities Won Bin, Han So Hee, and singers AKMU.

Korean netizens are tickled with the death of the bursting talent in some lives. Kim's untimely passing, in particular, her early accomplishments and unrealized ambitions, have led many to muse about what could have been.