Kim Sae Ron’s final movie, Guitar Man, has touched many hearts. The film shows her final acting role before her passing in February 2025. Fans and critics are moved by her powerful performance.
The movie follows a struggling guitarist who joins an underground band. Kim Sae Ron plays Yoo Jin, the band’s keyboardist. Her character deals with pain and hope, much like her real-life struggles. Some of her lines, like “Remember me” and “Life isn’t easy,” feel deeply personal now.
A music video for the film’s song, “A World Without Pain,” was released in April. It shows scenes of Kim Sae Ron smiling and crying in the movie. The song was written and sung by the film’s director, Lee Sun Jung. All money from the song will go to charity.
“Watching her face during editing was heartbreaking. She even appeared in my dreams.”
– Lee Sun Jung, director of Guitar Man
The film had its first public screening on May 21, 2025, in Seoul. Kim Sae Ron’s family was invited but did not attend. Reports say her mother was too unwell to go. Some believe the stress from recent scandals also played a part.
Kim Sae Ron faced controversy before her death. She was linked to actor Kim Soo Hyun in an alleged underage relationship. Legal issues between her family and his agency added to the drama. Now, her last movie is seen as a tribute to her talent.
“May this movie remind people of her talent, not the scandals. Rest in peace, Kim Sae Ron.”
– Fan comment on social media
Guitar Man will release in theaters on May 30, 2025. Many fans plan to watch it as a way to honor her. The film tells a story of music, pain, and healing—themes that now feel even more meaningful.
Kim Sae Ron started acting as a child in 2009. She became famous for movies like The Man from Nowhere and dramas like Bloodhounds. Her sudden death at age 24 left many in shock.
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Her role in Guitar Man was meant to be her comeback after a 2022 drunk driving incident. Sadly, she never got to see the finished film. Now, it stands as her final gift to fans.
