[K-enter] Korean actor Kim Sae-ron dies aged 24

It's now time for K-enter news with Walter Lee.

The first story is one we wish we didn't have to report on.

Yes, Korea is mourning the loss of Korean star Kim Sae-ron , as the 24-year-old actor was found dead at her residence in Seungsu-dong by a friend at around 4:50 PM on Sunday. As of now, police are still investigating Kim's death however they have said that there appears to be no forced entry into the house or signs of foul play.

Kim first debuted as a child model in 2001 and later made her acting debut at the age of 9 in "A Brand New Life", however it wasn't until 2010 when she gained massive notoriety in the popular Korean movie "The Man from Nowhere" alongside Won Bin .

However, in May 2022, she was heavily criticized after causing an accident while driving under the influence near Cheongdam-dong , Gangnam-gu, Seoul. She crashed into a roadside electrical transformer and a tree before fleeing the scene.

Following the incident, she was bombarded with malicious comments from the public regarding her actions. Kim attempted to return to the spotlight with a stage performance but had to withdraw from projects due to health concerns.

We here at the Kulture Wave and Arirang send our deepest condolences to Kim Sae-ron's family and friends.

Moving onto an act of kindness from a veteran K-star.

It was recently revealed that Korean actor and businessman Bae Yong-joon , donated 3 billion KRW, just over 2 million U.S. dollars, to the Yonsei University Health System.

According to a report on Sunday, Yonsei University Health System announced in a newsletter, published in December last year, that Bae had donated the money for the development of its medical center.

Bae stated, "Despite the challenging circumstances in the medical field, I decided to contribute in hopes that the medical center will continue to develop and grow into a leading institution in future medicine."

Yonsei University Health System plans to use the donation for the center's development and to cover medical expenses for teenagers and infants from low-income backgrounds.

Bae debuted as an actor in 1994 and gained immense popularity in 2002 with the KBS drama "Winter Sonata", which was said to be a key factor in the rise of Hallyu .

And moving onto our last K-enter news of the day and we are going to K-pop.

Girl group LE SSERAFIM is set to release their fifth mini-album, HOT, at 1 PM on March 14. This marks a return seven months after their previous release, CRAZY.

At midnight on Monday, LE SSERAFIM announced their upcoming album through the fan interaction site Weverse.

The new album embodies the group’s passionate attitude of giving their all to what they love.

LE SSERAFIM is a five-member girl group that debuted in May 2022. They have released hit songs such as ANTIFRAGILE, UNFORGIVEN, EASY, and Perfect Night.

Another HOT group's album to look forward to soon and easy to remember, as it's White Day in Korea.

Thank you for today's K-enter news Walter, stick around.