# Kim Si-eun (actress, born 1999)

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).

## Career

Kim was born on January 19, 1999 at Ilsandong District, Goyang, Gyeonggi Province South Korea.
She made her debut in 2016 with the show Live Talk! Talk! Boni Hani [ko].
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.
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 |
| 2022 | 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 |
| 2020 | Run On | Go Ye-chan |
| 2022 | Mental Coach Jegal | Jo Ji-yeong |
| 2025 | Knock-Off | |

### Web series

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

### Television show

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

## Musical

| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
| 2013 | Mulan (뮬란) | 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 | Won |
| Blue Dragon Film Awards | 2023 | Best New Actress | Next Sohee | Nominated |
| Buil Film Awards | 2023 | Best New Actress | Next Sohee | Won |
| Busan Film Critics Awards | 2023 | Best New Actress | Next Sohee | Won |
| Chunsa Film Art Awards | 2023 | Best New Actress | Next Sohee | Nominated |
| Director's Cut Awards | 2024 | Best Actress in Film | Next Sohee | Nominated |
| Director's Cut Awards | 2024 | Best New Actress in Film | Next Sohee | Won |
| Golden Cinematography Awards | 2023 | Best New Actress | Next Sohee | Won |
| Grand Bell Awards | 2023 | Best New Actress | Next Sohee | Won |
| Korean Association of Film Critics Awards | 2023 | Best New Actress | Next Sohee | Won |
| Korean Film Producers Association Awards | 2023 | Best New Actress | Next Sohee | Won |
| Wildflower Film Awards | 2023 | Best Newcomer | Next Sohee | Nominated |
| World Star Entertainment Awards | 2019 | Hallyu Rookie Awards, Song Drama Division | Kim Si-eun | Won |

### Listicles

Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement :
| Publisher | Year | Listicle | Placement |
| Cine21 | 2023 | Film New Actress of the Year | 1st |
| Cine21 | 2024 | "Korean Film NEXT 50" – Actors | Placed |
| Forbes | 2024 | 30 Under 30 Asia | Placed |
| Joy News 24 [ko] | 2023 | Rising Star Film Actor of the Year | 2nd |