Live-Action Adaptation of Every Day We Webtoon

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A Tribute to Sae-ron Kim

The late actress Sae-ron Kim's final film, Every Day We, is set to hit theaters as early as this fall. Director Min-jae Kim confirmed in an interview with Yonhap News Agency (YNA) that the film is currently in the editing phase and is expected to be released either in the fall or winter.

About the Film

Based on the popular webtoon available on Kakao Page, Every Day We is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of first love and friendship during school days. In the film:

Sae-ron Kim plays Yeoul Han, a high school student with a passion for basketball.
Chae-min Lee portrays Ho-soo Oh, her childhood friend who secretly has feelings for her.

Filmed in 2021, the project is being adapted into both a theatrical film and a seven-part live-action series, with the movie set to release first.

Director's Reflection

Min-jae Kim expressed his sorrow over the recent tragic news regarding Kim's passing. He stated, “The best thing I can do for Sae-ron is to ensure that her radiant talent and beautiful presence are remembered by the audience.”

Tragic Circumstances

Sae-ron Kim was found dead on February 16 at her residence in Seongdong-gu, Seongsu-dong, South Korea, at the age of 24. A police spokesperson reported no signs of forced entry or foul play, but investigations are ongoing. Authorities believe her death may have been a result of suicide, although no suicide note was found.

Source: YNA (Myeong-un Oh)

Support for Those in Need

If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please reach out to a suicide prevention organization in your country. Here are some resources:

In the United States, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available by calling 988.
In Korea, the suicide prevention help line is available at 129.
In Canada, Crisis Services Canada can be reached at 1-833-456-4566.