Kim Si-eun (actress, born 1999)

Not to be confused with Kim Si-eun (actress, born 2000).

In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.

Kim Si-eun (Korean: 김시은; born January 19, 1999) is a South Korean actress. Known for her titular role in the film Next Sohee (2022) and the second season of Squid Game (2024).

Kim Si-eun
Kim in April 2023
Born	(1999-01-19) January 19, 1999 (age 26) Goyang, South Korea
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2016–present
Agent	Goldmedalist
Korean name
Hangul	김시은
Revised Romanization	Gim Sieun
McCune–Reischauer	Kim Siŭn
Website	goldmedalist.com

Career

Kim was born on January 19, 1999 at Ilsandong District, Goyang, Gyeonggi Province South Korea.^[1]

She made her debut in 2016 with the show Live Talk! Talk! Boni Hani [ko].^[2]

Next Sohee is a film directed by Jung Ju-ri [ko] that portrays the story of a high school student undergoing on-site training at a call center and a female detective who questions the incidents. In an interview, Jung Ju-ri shared the story of how she came to cast newcomer Kim Si-eun in the lead role. It all started when Jung stumbled upon a YouTube video featuring Kim energetically hosting Educational Broadcasting System's Live Talk! Talk! Boni Hani. Intrigued by her vibrant presence, Jung arranged a meeting with Kim. During their conversation in the audition, Jung was struck by Kim's determination and her ability to approach the story with objectivity. This impressed Jung, who found Kim to be an extraordinary talent. As they proceed, it was unfolded naturally and effortlessly and Kim's performance resonating with the character of So-hee.^[3]

Leaving a strong impression with Sohee's innocent and confident appearance in the movie, she won Best New Actress in Film at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards.^[4]

In September 2023, Kim signed with new agency Goldmedalist.^[5]

In December 2024, Kim starred in the most watched Netflix original series, the second season of Squid Game, in the series, she played the role of Young-mi, the participant with the number 095. Kim received widespread recognition for her performance. The series ranked No. 1 in Netflix's Global Top 10 Series.^[6]

Filmography

Film

Year	Title	Role	Ref.
2018	The Negotiation	Lee Jong-seok	[7]
2020	Boys Be!	Eun-ji
2022	Next Sohee	So-hee	[8]
	You and I	Ha-eun	[9]

Television series

Year	Title	Role	Ref.
2018	When Time Stops	Hwa-sook	[10]
2019	Special Labor Inspector	Assistant Manager Oh	[11]
2020	Chip In	Seon Deok-go	[12]
	Run On	Go Ye-chan	[13]
2022	Mental Coach Jegal	Jo Ji-yeong	[14]
2025	Knock-Off		[15]

Web series

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref.
2022	Brain, Your Choice of Romance	L		[16]
2024	Squid Game	Kim Young-mi (Player 095)	Season 2	[17]

Television shows

Year	Title	Role	Ref.
2016–2017	Live Talk! Talk! Bonnie (생방송 톡!톡! 보니하니)	Ha-ni	[2]
2018–2019	Live Panda (생방송 판다다)		[18]

Musical

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref.
2013	Mulan (뮬란)	Hwa Mulan	Child's part	[citation needed]

Accolades

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination

Award ceremony	Year	Category	Nominee / Work	Result	Ref.
Baeksang Arts Awards	2023	Best New Actress – Film	Next Sohee	Won	[4]
Blue Dragon Film Awards	2023	Best New Actress		Nominated	[19]
Buil Film Awards	2023	Best New Actress		Won	[20]
Busan Film Critics Awards	2023	Best New Actress		Won	[21]
Chunsa Film Art Awards	2023	Best New Actress		Nominated	[22]
Director's Cut Awards	2024	Best Actress in Film		Nominated	[23]
		Best New Actress in Film		Won	[24]
Golden Cinematography Awards	2023	Best New Actress		Won	[25]
Grand Bell Awards	2023	Best New Actress		Won	[26]
Korean Association of Film Critics Awards	2023	Best New Actress		Won	[27]
Korean Film Producers Association Awards	2023	Best New Actress		Won	[28]
Wildflower Film Awards	2023	Best Newcomer		Nominated	[29]
World Star Entertainment Awards	2019	Hallyu Rookie Awards, Song Drama Division	Kim Si-eun	Won	[30]

Listicles

Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement

Publisher	Year	Listicle	Placement	Ref.
Cine21	2023	Film New Actress of the Year	1st	[31]
	2024	"Korean Film NEXT 50" – Actors	Placed	[32]
Forbes	2024	30 Under 30 Asia	Placed	[33]
Joy News 24 [ko]	2023	Rising Star Film Actor of the Year	2nd	[34]