Kim Si-eun

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

Career Kim was born on January 19, 1999 in Ilsandong District, Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.

She made her debut in 2016 with the show .

Next Sohee is a film directed by 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.

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.

In September 2023, Kim signed with new agency Goldmedalist.

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.

Filmography Film Year Title Role 2018 The Negotiation Lee Jong-seok 2020 Boys Be! Eun-ji 2022 Next Sohee So-hee You and I Ha-eun

Television series Year Title Role 2018 When Time Stops Hwa-sook 2019 Special Labor Inspector Assistant Manager Oh 2020 Chip In Seon Deok-go Run On Go Ye-chan 2022 Mental Coach Jegal Jo Ji-yeong

Web series

Television shows Year Title Role 2016–2017 Live Talk! Talk! Bonnie Ha-ni

Musical Year Title Role Notes 2013 Mulan Hwa Mulan Child's part

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 Baeksang Arts Awards 2023 Best New Actress – Film Next Sohee Buil Film Awards 2023 Best New Actress Busan Film Critics Awards 2023 Best New Actress Cine21 Film Awards 2023 Film New Actress of the Year Chunsa Film Art Awards 2023 Best New Actress Director's Cut Awards 2024 Best Actress in Film Best New Actress in Film Golden Cinematography Awards 2023 Best New Actress Grand Bell Awards 2023 Best New Actress Korean Association of Film Critics Awards 2023 Best New Actress Korean Film Producers Association Awards 2023 Best New Actress Wildflower Film Awards 2023 Best Newcomer World Star Entertainment Awards 2019 Hallyu Rookie Awards, Song Drama Division Kim Si-eun

Listicles + Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement Publisher Year Listicle Placement Cine21 2024 "Korean Film NEXT 50" – Actors Placed Forbes 2024 30 Under 30 Asia Placed 2023 Rising Star Film Actor of the Year 2nd