Kim Si-eun (Korean: 김시은; born January 19, 1999) is a South Korean actress. Kim is known for her titular role in Next Sohee (2022).
Career
Born in 1999, actress Kim Si-eun made her debut in 2016 with the show "Live Talk! Talk! Boni Hani".
Next Sohee is a film directed by Jung Ju-ri 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 Ju-ri stumbled upon a YouTube video featuring Kim Si-eun energetically hosting EBS's 'Live Talk! Talk! Boni Hani.' Intrigued by her vibrant presence, Jung Ju-ri arranged a meeting with Kim Si-eun. During their conversation in the audition, Jung Ju-ri was struck by Kim Si-eun's determination and her ability to approach the story with objectivity. This impressed Jung Ju-ri, who found Kim Si-eun to be an extraordinary talent. As they proceed, it was unfolded naturally and effortlessly and Kim Si-eun'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.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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| 2018 | The Negotiation | Lee Jong-seok | |
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| 2020 | Boys Be! | Eun-ji | |
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| 2022 | Next Sohee | So-hee | |
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| You and I | Ha-eun | |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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| 2018 | When Time Stops | Hwa-sook | |
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| 2019 | Special Labor Inspector | Assistant Manager Oh | |
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| 2020 | Chip In | Seon Deok-go | |
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| Run On | Go Ye-chan | |
| 2022 | Mental Coach Jegal | Jo Ji-yeong | |
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Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2022 | Brain, Your Choice of Romance | L | | |
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| TBA | Squid Game | TBA | Season 2 | |
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Television show
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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| English | Korean |
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| 2016–2017 | Live Talk! Talk! Bonnie | 생방송 톡!톡! 보니하니 | Ha-ni | |
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| 2018–2019 | Live Panda | 생방송 판다다 | | |
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Musical
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| English | Korean |
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| 2013 | Mulan | 뮬란 | Hwa Mulan | Child's part | |
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Accolades
Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
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| Baeksang Arts Awards | 2023 | Best New Actress – Film | Next Sohee | Won | |
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| Blue Dragon Film Awards | 2023 | Best New Actress | Nominated | |
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| Buil Film Awards | 2023 | Best New Actress | Won | |
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| Busan Film Critics Awards | 2023 | Best New Actress | Won | |
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| Chunsa Film Art Awards | 2023 | Best New Actress | Nominated | |
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| Director's Cut Awards | 2024 | Best Actress in Film | Nominated | |
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| Best New Actress in Film | Won | |
| Golden Cinematography Awards | 2023 | Best New Actress | Won | |
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| Grand Bell Awards | 2023 | Best New Actress | Won | |
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| Korean Association of Film Critics Awards | 2023 | Best New Actress | Won | |
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| Korean Film Producers Association Awards | 2023 | Best New Actress | Won | |
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| Wildflower Film Awards | 2023 | Best Newcomer | Nominated | |
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| World Star Entertainment Awards | 2019 | Hallyu Rookie Awards, Song Drama Division | Kim Si-eun | Won | |
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Listicles
| Publisher | Year | Listicle | Placement | Ref. |
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| Cine21 | 2023 | Film New Actress of the Year | 1st | |
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| 2024 | "Korean Film NEXT 50" - Actors | Shortlisted | |
| Forbes | 2024 | 30 Under 30 Asia | Shortlisted | |
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| Joy News 24 [ko] | 2023 | Rising Star Film Actor of the year | 2nd | |
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