Actor Kim Sae-ron’s death adds to the list of celebrity deaths in South Korea that underscore the enormous pressure they face under the gaze of a relentlessly unforgiving media that pounces on their e

Korean celebrities may be loved by their fans, but make one slip-up and the online abuse starts, often fuelled by mass media.

The 24-year-old actress’ death has triggered calls for change to the way South Korean celebrities are treated in the public arena and on social media.