Kim Si-eun is a rising actress known for her captivating performances and versatility, quickly making a name for herself in the industry with her compelling screen presence.
Biography
- Birth Name: Kim Si-eun
- Date of Birth: January 19, 1999 (Goyang-si, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea)
- Height: 166 cm
- Blood type: A
- Year of Debut: 2016
- Agency: Gold Medalist
- Instagram: @_kimmsieun
- YouTube Channel: 김시은
Kim Si-eun’s Career
Kim Si-eun is a South Korean actress known for her versatile performances in both film and television.
She made her debut in 2016 with the show “Live Broadcast Talk! Talk! Boni Hani”. Although she did not become “Hani,” her hosting skills were recognized, leading to a surprise appearance on the October 24, 2016, broadcast. However, she left the show in May 2017 to focus on her college entrance exams.
She continued to appear in various dramas and films before taking on the title role in the 2023 movie “Next Sohee.” “Next Sohee” portrays the story of a high school student undergoing on-site training at a call center and a female detective who questions the incidents.
Director Jung Ju-ri discovered Kim Si-eun for “Next Sohee” after seeing her energetic hosting on “Live Broadcast Talk! Talk! Boni Hani” on YouTube. Intrigued, she arranged a meeting and was impressed by Kim Si-eun’s determination and objective approach to the story. Her natural performance seamlessly aligned with the character, securing her the lead role.
In December 2024, Kim Si-eun took on the role of Young-mi, contestant number “095,” in the highly anticipated second season of “Squid Game,” Netflix’s most-watched original series. Her portrayal garnered widespread acclaim, contributing to the show’s success as it claimed the top spot in Netflix’s Global Top 10 Series rankings.
Facts About Kim Si-eun
- On the September 2, 2016, broadcast of “Live Broadcast Talk! Talk! Boni Hani” (Episode 3), she revealed that her dream was to become a flight attendant, actress, and broadcaster, with acting and broadcasting being her oldest aspirations.
- As of 2024, her MBTI is ISTP. Previously, she was known as ISFJ, but according to her vlog, it changed to ISTP. She mentioned that her MBTI often changes, but she believes I, S, and P remain consistent.
- In a 2019 interview, she shared that her hobbies include watching Netflix, playing PUBG, and watching YouTube, particularly beauty, mukbang, and gaming content.
- She occasionally posts on her personal blog and frequently uses “Crayon Shin-chan” memes. She also loves “Chocobi”, suggesting that she is a fan of the show.
- In a January 2025 DAZED interview, she revealed that her go-to karaoke song is Girls’ Generation – “Into the New World.”
- Due to her resemblance to actress Ji Ye-eun, many netizens mistakenly believed Ji Ye-eun was in “Squid Game 2.” On February 16, 2025, she appeared on “Running Man”, where she met Ji Ye-eun in person.
With her undeniable talent and growing recognition, Kim Si-eun continues to solidify her place as one of South Korea’s most promising rising stars, captivating audiences with every performance.
