Kim Sae Ron's final film Guitar Man releases emotional OST, fans pour in heartfelt tributes amid Kim Soo Hyun scandal
Fans of Kim Sae Ron are getting a bittersweet chance to see her shine one last time. Her final project, Guitar Man, has just released an emotional OST titled The World Without Pain, and with it, a glimpse of the actress in her final on-screen role.
Kim Sae Ron's final film Guitar Man OST out now!
The Guitar Man soundtrack, A World Without Pain, was crafted by Lee Sun Jung, who also co-directed and produced the film. The movie follows a gifted guitarist joining the underground band Volcano and navigating complex relationships with the female lead, Yoo Jin, played by the talented Kim Sae Ron.
The recently released music video for the song is a moving tribute to resilience and quiet suffering, about carrying on even when things feel unbearable. As the song plays, scenes of Kim Sae Ron in character unfold, making the release all the more heartfelt.
For those who didn't know, Kim Sae Ron passed away earlier this year on February 16, at just 24 years old. She had wrapped filming for Guitar Man before her death, and the team behind the movie has been slowly sharing updates since, hoping to honour her work and memory in the right way amid the ongoing scandal about her past underage relationship with Kim Soo Hyun.
Fans react to the OST
The release of The World Without Pain has stirred strong emotions among fans, many of whom took to social media to express their grief and love for Kim Sae Ron.
One fan wrote, "Kim Saeron will live forever through her films and series. She was a tremendous actress."
"A beautiful and moving song. Kim Sae Ron truly deserves to remain in our hearts and memories as a talented actress. Let's take care of her, her memory and the acting roles she left behind," noted a second fan.
A third poignantly added, "Beautiful song and beautiful Kim Sae-ron. She's free, running in the fields, listening to this beautiful music."
"I never watched her movie before….But she has my whole respect and I will remember her as a very strong and loving woman," another fan added.
Hoped for Kim Sae Ron's grand comeback: Director Lee Sun Jung
Director Lee Sun Jung fondly remembered working with Kim Sae Ron on the Guitar Man soundtrack's music video, describing her as bringing "bright energy and passion" to the set. He expressed hope for her grand comeback before her passing. The music video's title, A World Without Pain, resonated deeply, with Lee wishing her happiness in such a world.
In a heartfelt gesture, Lee announced that all revenue from the soundtrack would be donated to the Korea Life Respect Hope Centre, possibly in Kim Sae Ron's honor. With the film set to release in late May 2025, fans eagerly await the movie, thanks in part to the nostalgia sparked by the soundtrack.
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