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South Korean actress Kim Sae Ron died after being found unresponsive at home.

Father requested late star's housing deposit but it wasn't in her name

29-year-old influencer Ashley Surcombe is now continuing her treatment at hospital in the UK after being diagnosed with a rare neurological condition. Photo by GoFundMe.

Star can only say 'a few words' after rare condition diagnosis

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 15: Jin of BTS, Kian84 and Ji Ye-eun attend the Netflix series 'Kian's Bizarre B&B' press conference at JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul in Jongno-gu on April 15, 2025 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by The Chosunilbo JNS/Imazins via Getty Images)

Will there be season 2 of Kian's Bizarre B&B?

Jesse Lingard attending a welcome event for FC Seoul's new players prior to the South Korean K-League football match between FC Seoul and Incheon United FC on March 10, 2024.

Footballer's grandfather accused of child sexual abuse

29-year-old influencer Ashley Surcombe has been diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder after she was found by police in her home in Seoul, South Korea, unconscious, severely dehydrated and with failing organs. Photo by GoFundMe.

Star, 29, found unconscious at her home in Korea flying back to UK

29-year-old influencer Ashley Surcombe is fighting for her life in hospital after she was found by police in her home in Seoul, South Korea, unconscious, severely dehydrated and with failing organs. Photo by GoFundMe.

Influencer, 29, found unconscious diagnosed with rare condition

Donald Trump holds up his tariff chart. Picture: Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images

Asian shares drop as tariffs trade war continues

South Korean actor Kim Soo-Hyun breaks down and cries during his press conference at Stanford Hotel on March 31, 2025 in Seoul, South Korea.

Petition to raise South Korea's statutory rape age gains momentum

The Foreign Office has issued a new and urgent travel warning for South Korea amid “large protests”. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Urgent travel warning issued for destination

29-year-old influencer Ashley Surcombe is fighting for her life in hospital after she was found by police in her home in Seoul, South Korea, unconscious, severely dehydrated and with failing organs. Photo by GoFundMe.

Star, 29, found unconscious at home takes '10 steps back' in recovery

29-year-old influencer Ashley Surcombe is fighting for her life in hospital after she was found by police in her home in Seoul, South Korea, unconscious, severely dehydrated and with failing organs. Photo by GoFundMe.

Brit influencer, 29, found unconscious in South Korea flat doing well

Kim Soo Hyun: Kim Sae-ron's ex boyfriend ‘K’ reportedly identified as Lee Chan Hee, who is he? The late Kim Sae-ron attended the "Foxcatcher" premiere during the 67th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2014. Photo: Getty Images

Kim Sae-ron's ex reportedly identified as Lee Chan Hee, who is he?

29-year-old influencer Ashley Surcombe is fighting for her life in hospital after she was found by police in her home in Seoul, South Korea, unconscious, severely dehydrated and with failing organs. Photo by GoFundMe.

Update on star, 29, fighting for life after being found unconscious

Who is Choo Sung-hoon and did he pay for Kim Sae-ron’s funeral? Choo Sung-hoon who is better known as Yoshihiro Akiyama speaks during the UFC press conference at Shinjuku Wald 9 on September 6, 2011 in Tokyo, Japan. The UFC will hold the Japan Tournament on February 26, 2012. Photo: Getty Images

Who is Choo Sung-hoon and did he pay for Kim Sae-ron’s funeral?

29-year-old influencer Ashley Surcombe is fighting for her life in hospital after she was found by police in her home in Seoul, South Korea, unconscious, severely dehydrated and with failing organs. Photo by GoFundMe.

Influencer, 29, found unconscious at home now fighting for her life

Authorities in South Korea say at least 18 people have died in some of the worst wildfires the country has ever seen. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Blazing wildfires kill at least 18 people in destination

The Foreign Office has issued a new travel warning for a destination as “evacuation orders and road closures have been imposed”. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

New travel warning issued for destination amid 'evacuation orders'
The Foreign Office has issued a new travel warning for a destination as “evacuation orders and road closures have been imposed”.
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Kim Sae-ron, left, and Kim Soo Hyun

Korean star threatens late actress's family with legal action

Who is Jung Hae-in as he appears to be impacted negatively by the Kim Soo Hyun controversy? Actor Jung Hae-in attends the 45th Blue Dragon Film Awards at KBS Hall on November 29, 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. Photo: Getty Images

Will Jung Hae-in's career be impacted by the Kim Soo Hyun scandal?

How much did Kim Soo Hyun earn for his role in Netflix’s Queen of Tears, can you watch it in the UK? Photo: Getty Images

How much did Kim Soo Hyun earn for his role in Queen of Tears?

Who is Park hyung-sik as he takes over from Kim Soo Hyun as South Korea’s highest-paid actor? Park Hyung-Sik of South Korean boy band ZE:A Five (Children Of Empire) attends the Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall 2023 Show on the Jamsugyo Bridge at the Hangang River on April 29, 2023 in Seoul, South Korea. Photo: Getty Images

Park hyung-sik takes over from Kim Soo Hyun as highest-paid actor

Kim Soo Hyun latest news: Is this the end of actor's career as he is axed from variety show Good Day? Photo: Getty Images

Kim Soo Hyun latest news: Actor axed from variety show Good Day

Kim Soo Hyun latest: Agency release statement in response to recent allegations against actor. Photo: AFP via Getty Images

Kim Soo Hyun latest: Agency release statement

Lee Si-young

Actress divorces husband after 8 years

Who is Lim Na-young and did she date Kim Soo Hyun, what is the link? Photo: Getty Images

Who is Lim Na-young and did she date Kim Soo Hyun?

Who is actress Kim Ji -won and did she date Kim Soo Hyun? Photos: Getty Images

Who is Kim Ji-won and did she date Kim Soo Hyun?

Kim Soo Hyun latest: What has the late actress Kim Sae-ron’s father said? Kim Soo Hyun and the late actress Kim Sae-ron. Photos: Getty Images

Kim Soo Hyun: What has the late actress Kim Sae-ron’s father said?

Will Kim Soo Hyun withdraw from filming Good Day, has he left South Korea? Kim Soo Hyun attends Beyond skincare event on April 23, 2014 in Hong Kong. Photo: Getty Images

Will Kim Soo Hyun withdraw from filming Good Day?
Actor Kim Soo Hyun took part in recent filming of TV series Good Day but with reportedly ‘minimal participation.’
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Who was K-pop star Sulli, when did she die, did she work with Kim Soo Hyun? Photo: Getty Images

Who was K-pop star Sulli, did she work with Kim Soo Hyun?

Who is Kim Soo Hyun as he denies dating the late actress Kim Sae-ron? Photo: Getty Images

Who is Kim Soo Hyun as he denies dating the late actress Kim Sae-ron?

Fifteen people in South Korea have been injured after a pair of fighter jets dropped bombs by accident during training. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

15 injured after fighter jets drop bombs by accident

Hwang Ui-Jo failed to make an impression at Nottingham Forest - eventually going out on loan to Championship side Norwich City.

Ex-Nottingham Forest striker dodges jail after filming sex tape

Actress Barbie Hsu at the International Cannes Film Festival in 2006

TV star dies from pneumonia

Squid Games star has tragically died three months after cancer diagnosis. Photo: PA Photo/Netflix/Noh Juhan

Squid Games star tragically dies three months after cancer diagnosis

At least 170 passengers and cabin crew were forced to evacuate an Air Busan flight after a fire broke out on board. (Photo: @fl360aero/@wogkr1220 on X)

Passengers evacuated as plane catches fire

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol

Impeached president detained in martial law investigation

Dozens lost their lives in two tragic commercial flight incidents this week, sparking discussions about the safest seating positions on an aeroplane during emergencies.

Which are the safest seats on aeroplane amid two tragedies

Many passengers were left shaken Saturday night when an Air Canada flight skidded down the runway at Halifax airport and part of the plane caught fire upon landing.

Passengers shaken as plane skids down runway and catches fire

Firefighters check near the wreckage of a passenger plane at Muan International Airport

More than 150 dead as plane crashes off runway and catches fire

The Foreign Office has issued urgent travel warnings for Brits heading to South Korea amid dozens of tourists going missing. (Photo: Getty Images)

Red travel warning for this destination - as tourists go missing

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol

Martial law is in effect in South Korea - what does this mean?

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific's Black Friday event: Deals and Uber vouchers to be had

Why has Jung Woo-sung's baby news sparked a national debate? Actor Jung Woo-sung attended the 2022 MAMA Awards at Kyocera Dome on November 30, 2022 in Osaka, Japan. Photo: Getty Images

Why has Moon Ga-bi's baby news sparked a national debate?

A YouTuber is facing a 10-year prison sentence in South Korea after igniting public fury in the country. (Photo: @johnnysomalia on Instagram)

YouTuber faces 10-year prison sentence

Controversial livestreamer Johnny Somali, has been banned from leaving South Korea over his ‘provocative’ stunts.

YouTuber banned over 'provocative' stunts

A historic neighbourhood in South Korea, that is becomingly increasingly popular, has imposed a 5pm curfew on tourists to relieve pressure on its community. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Popular destination imposes curfew on tourists

This year's theme for the MAMA Awards has been announced, but a change to the Album of the Year criteria has left some netizens unhappy.

Are the MAMA Awards the K-pop equivalent to the BRIT Awards?

Two people were injured when a sinkhole suddenly opened and swallowed an SUV in Seoul, South Korea, on Thursday, according to emergency workers.

Two injured after sinkhole swallows car

Jeon Woo-chi, who is is the owner of a YouTube channel titled ‘Dosawoochi,’ found a dead body while he was filming content for his platform. Photo by Youtube/@Dosawoochi.

Person found dead by Youtuber as they film a live stream video

Pan Xiaoting, a Chinese mukbang food influencer, who has died aged 24 during a 10-hour food binge. Photo by X.

Extreme eater, aged 24, dies during livestream of 10-hour food binge

Passengers hold oxygen masks to their faces after their plane dropped 26,900ft.

Watch: Flight drops 26,900ft forcing passengers to wear oxygen masks

Animal activists have been protesting for Bella to be rehabilitated and returned to the sea (Screengrab: Hot Pink Dolphins/Dolphin Project)

Fight for lonely beluga 'Bella' to be freed from mall

(Image: Krispy Kreme/The Pokémon Company/Instagram)

Krispy Kreme reveals new Pokémon doughnuts - will they come to the UK?

A ‘first and largest’ sex festival in South Korea has been cancelled following widespread public outcry

Sex festival cancelled

Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin and Hyein of girl group NewJeans attend the 2023 Asia Artist Awards at the Philippine Arena on December 14, 2023 in Bulacan, Philippines. (Photo by Ezra Acayan/Getty Images)

Explainer Why are HYBE and ADOR in a battle regarding K-Pop act NewJeans?

Gen Z's political views between men and women are becoming increasingly divergent. Credit: Mark Hall

Polarised beliefs between genders could be defining issue of Gen Z Ralph Blackburn

An escaped ostrich holds up traffic in South Korea.

Watch: Ostrich holds up city traffic after escaping from zoo