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Shin Se-kyung : Wiki, Career, Awards, 8 Fun Facts & More

Biography of Shin Se-kyung

Young and astonishing Shin Se-kyung is a South Korean actress, model and singer represented by EDAM Entertainment. Shin Se-kyung, who began her acting career as a child artist, is known for her charming personality and natural acting skills. She is a woman with a history of successful movies and dramas.

Early Life and Education

Shin Se-kyung was born on 29 July 1990 in Seoul, South Korea. She completed her schooling at Shinmok High School and later graduated in Performing Arts from Chung-Ang University.

Career and Achievements

Shin Se-kyung as a Child Actor

Beautiful and successful actress Shin Se-kyung began her acting career as a child actor at the age of eight. Shin Se-kyung made her debut as a model on singer Seo Taiji’s fifth album cover, ‘Take Five’ in 1998. Shin Se-kyung also starred in several television programmes for children during her childhood, including ‘Dong Dang Kindergarten’ and a film, ‘My Little Bride’ and a television series, ‘The Land’. In 2006, she appeared in a South Korean supernatural film, ‘Cinderella’, directed by Bong Man-dae. She starred in the film as the daughter of the South Korean actor Do Ji-won.

Young Shin Se-kyung in a still from “Cinderella” (2006). Credit: AsianWiki

Three years after the release of the film ‘Cinderella’, Shin-Se-kyung was cast again as a child actor in a South Korean omnibus film, ‘Five Senses of Eros’, with five short films in 2009. She continuously appeared in a few more films and series as a child actor from 1998 to 2009. In the same year, Shin-Se-kyung has also been seen in two television series as a child actor, such as a situation comedy ‘High Kick Through the Roof’, and a South Korean historical drama, ‘Queen Seondeok’.

Shin Se-kyung as a Lead Actor

Shin-Se-kyung was cast in a great number of popular series from the beginning of her career. Continuing with her success, Shin-Se-kyung played a lead role in an omnibus film, ‘Acoustic’, directed by Yoo Sang-hun in 2010. Next year, she appeared along with South Korean actor Song Kang-ho in a 2011 action drama film, ‘Hindsight’, directed by Lee Hyun-seung. The successful film premiered at the 16th Busan International Film Festival. The same year in 2011, she was seen in a television series, ‘Deep Rooted Tree’, directed by Jang Tae-yoo. Her co-stars in the series were Han Suk-kyu and Jang-hyuk.

The South Korean film industry was able to witness good progress in the career of actor Shin Se-kyung, especially in 2012. She had luckily been a part of three television series and one film in a particular year. She played a lead role in the 2012 film, ‘R2B: Return to Base’, by Kim Dong-won, starring opposite Rain and Yoo Jun-sang. South Korean situation comedy ‘High Kick: Revenge of the Short Legged’, and the television drama, ‘Fashion King’ are a few of her successful projects in 2012.

In 2013, Shin-Se-kyung appeared in a television series, ‘When a Man Falls in Love’ alongside Song Seung-heon, Chae Jung-an, and Yeon Woo-jin. The series, directed by Kim Sang-ho and Choi Byung-gil, was aired on MBC with 20 episodes.

Shin Se-kyung with co-actor Song Seung-heon from “When a Man Falls in Love” (2013). Credit: Pinterest.

Shin-Se-kyung was cast in a South Korean gambling film, ‘Tazza: The Hidden Card’, directed by Kang Hyeong-Cheol in 2014. She also starred along with actor Lee Dong-wook in a South Korean television series, ‘Blade Man’ in the same year.

Between 2015 and 2017, Shin-Se-kyung acted in lead roles in four television series such as ‘A Girl Who Sees Smells’, ‘Six Flying Dragons, ‘The Bride of Habaek’ and ‘Black Knight: The Man Who Guards Me’. She also made a special appearance in the South Korean drama film, ‘The Preparation’, directed by Cho Young-jun starring Go Doo-shim and Kim Sung-kyun.

In 2019, Shin-Se-kyung played a titular role as a free-spirited female historian in a South Korean television series, ‘Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung’, directed by Kang Il-soo and Han Hyun-hee. The series aired on MBC from 17 July 2019 to 26 September 2019, and the series was also aired internationally on Netflix in the same year.

Shin-Se-kyung appeared in a television series, ‘Run On’, starring alongside Im Si-wan, Choi Soo-young, and Kang Tae-oh in the lead roles. The series, which was aired from 16 December 2020 to 4 February 2021, is also available on Netflix globally.

In 2021, Shin-Se-kyung was featured in a documentary film, ‘Another Record’, directed by Kim Jong Kwan. The documentary film featured the extraordinary lifestyle of the actor Shin-Se-kyung.

Shin-Se-kyung is expected to be featured in season two of the upcoming 2023 television series ‘Arthdal Chronicles’, directed by Kim Won-seok. She is awaited to play the role of ‘Tanya’ in the series.

Personal Life

The marital status of the South Korean actress Shin Se Kyung is single. Based on several reports, the actress had only one relationship so far. In 2010, Shin Se Kyung revealed that she was dating the late K-pop idol, Jonghyun, who was from the boy band, ‘SHINee’. However, after one year of relationship, exactly in 2011, the agencies of the two stars confirmed their separation, reasoning their busy schedules.

Net Worth and Lifestyle

The estimated net worth of South Korean actor Shin Se-kyung is $5 million US dollars. Her major source of income is from films, television series, Youtube and brand endorsements.

She is an amazing ambassador who creates an image of brands and their products. With her damn convincing beauty, she could appeal to several global beauty brands so far. Some of the major brands that she presently endorses are ‘Banila Co’, ‘Skin U’, ‘Unove’ and ‘Aveda’.

Shin Se-kyung is also an enthusiastic Youtuber. She earns some extra income from the social media platform. Se-kyung donates the earnings that she gets from her Youtube channel to charity. Recently, she contributed her earnings to ‘Good Neighbours’, an NGO based in Korea. Based on reports, she donates her funds to provide feminine products, economic aid, and mentoring services and assists girls from low-income families.

On account of her commitment to Korean culture, education and language, Se-kyung was named a goodwill ambassador for UNESCO’s Korean Committee in 2014.

Awards 

  • MBC Drama Awards (2019)
    Best Couple Award with Cha Eun-woo for ‘Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung’ (2019)
  • MBC Drama Awards (2019)
    Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Wednesday-Thursday Drama for ‘Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung’ (2019)
  • Brand of the Year Awards (2019)
    Celebrity YouTuber (2019)
  • SBS Drama Awards (2015)
    Excellence Award, Actress in a Serial Drama for ‘Six Flying Dragons’ (2015)
  • SBS Drama Awards (2015)
    Best Couple Award with Yoo Ah-in for ‘Six Flying Dragons’ (2015)
  • SBS Drama Awards (2015)
    Top 10 Stars for ‘The Girl Who Sees Smells’, ‘Six Flying Dragons’ (2015)
  • Blue Dragon Film Awards (2014)
    Popular Star Award for ‘Tazza: The Hidden Card’ (2014)
  • MBC Drama Awards (2013)
    Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries for ‘When a Man Falls in Love’ (2013)
  • Korea Visual Arts Festival (2011)
    Photogenic Award, TV category for ‘Deep Rooted Tree(2011)
  • Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival (2011)
    Fantasia Award for ‘High Kick Through the Roof’ (2011)
  • SBS Drama Awards (2011)
    Excellence Award, Actress in a Drama Special for ‘Deep Rooted Tree’ (2011)
  • Style Icon Awards (2011)
    New Icon Award (2011)
  • Mnet 20’s Choice Awards (2010)
    20’s Most Influential Star (2010)
  • MBC Entertainment Awards (2009)
    Best New Actress for ‘High Kick Through the Roof’ (2009)
  • MBC Entertainment Awards (2009)
    Best Couple Award in a Comedy/Sitcom with Yoon Shi-yoon for ‘High Kick Through the Roof’ (2009)

    The Seoul Story on Twitter: "📸 Cha Eun Woo, Shin Se Kyung and Im Ji Yeon at the red carpet of 2019 MBC Drama Awards today 🌟 @offclASTRO https://t.co/obfnlfDY71" / Twitter
    Shin Se-kyung at the 2019 MBC Drama Awards. Credit: Twitter.

Interesting Facts about Shin Se-kyung

  1. Shin Se-kyung started modelling and acting at a young age.
  2. She got her first breakthrough role in a situation comedy.
  3. She is also a Youtuber.
  4. She donates her revenue from Youtube to charity.
  5. She is a fluent English speaker.
  6. She was appointed as a goodwill brand ambassador for UNESCO in 2014.
  7. She has severe aquaphobia.
  8. She has two pet dogs.

FAQs

  1. When is the birthday of actor Shin Se-kyung?
    Shin Se-kyung’s birthday is on 29 July.
  1. What is the name of Shin Se-kyung’s Youtube channel?
    Shin Se-kyung’s Youtube channel name is ‘@sjkuksee‘3. How many languages does Shin Se-kyung speak?
    Shin Se-kyung speaks English and Korean.

  1. At what age did Shin Se-kyung start her acting career?
    Shin Se-kyung began her acting career at the age of eight.
5. What is Shin Se-kyung’s Instagram ID?
The Instagram ID of Shin Se-kyun is ‘@sjkuksee‘.

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