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Im Si-wan
Actor · Since 2012
Known for
One of the South Korean actors with the greatest international projection. Initial breakthrough as a singer with the group ZE:A before dedicating himself to acting. Recognition with The Attorney (2013) and the acclaimed Korean series Misaeng (2014). Starred in Netflix's Squid Game (2024-2025) in its final seasons, the biggest hit in platform history. A South Korean actor and singer identified with his country's cinema and television, a reference in the global rise of Korean fiction, recognized for his sensitive range and presence in some of the most internationally successful Asian productions.
Im Si-wan
Actor · Since 2012
11 Movies · 18 Series
Known for
One of the South Korean actors with the greatest international projection. Initial breakthrough as a singer with the group ZE:A before dedicating himself to acting. Recognition with The Attorney (2013) and the acclaimed Korean series Misaeng (2014). Starred in Netflix's Squid Game (2024-2025) in its final seasons, the biggest hit in platform history. A South Korean actor and singer identified with his country's cinema and television, a reference in the global rise of Korean fiction, recognized for his sensitive range and presence in some of the most internationally successful Asian productions.
Movies
Plays Ryu Jin-seok
Emergency Declaration
2022
Plays Lee Han-wool / Mantis
Mantis
2025
Plays Oh Jun-yeong
Unlocked
2023
Plays Jo Hyun-su
The Merciless
2017
Plays Park Jin-woo
The Attorney
2013
Plays Serenade Man
Honeysweet
2023
Plays Min-jae
One-Line
2017
Plays Han Sang-yeol
A Melody to Remember
2016
Plays Seo Yoon-bok
Road to Boston
2023
TV Shows
Plays Wang Won
The King in Love
2017
Plays Yoon Yang-ha / Jang Dong-woo
Triangle
2014
Plays teenage Jang-il
The Man from the Equator
2012
Plays Heo Yeom (young)
Moon Embracing the Sun
2012
Plays Jang Geu-rae
Misaeng: Incomplete Life
2014
Plays Hwang Dong-joo
Tracer
2022
Plays Ki Seon-gyeom
Run On
2020
Plays Lee Myung-gi / Player 333
Squid Game
2021
Plays Yoon Yi-jun
Love in Disguise
2026
Plays Ahn Dae-beom
Summer Strike
2022
Plays Jang Byung-tae
Boyhood
2023
Plays Ji-baek
My Catman
2017
Plays Yoon Jong-woo
Strangers from Hell
2019
Plays Jung Jin Gook
Waiting for Love
2013
Plays Club man
Prosecutor Princess
2010
Plays Yim Si-wan
Thirty-Nine
2022
Plays ROTC chatmate
Reply 1997
2012
Plays merry-go-round man
Missing: The Other Side
2020
Latest Trailers
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Mantis
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Love in Disguise
Yoon Yi-jun · 12 episodes
2026–
Mantis
Lee Han-wool / Mantis
2025
Boyhood
Jang Byung-tae · 10 episodes
2023
Road to Boston
Seo Yoon-bok
2023
Honeysweet
Serenade Man
2023
Unlocked
Oh Jun-yeong
2023
Missing: The Other Side
merry-go-round man
2022Season 2
Summer Strike
Ahn Dae-beom · 12 episodes
2022–
Emergency Declaration
Ryu Jin-seok
2022
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Im Si-wan and where are they from?
Im Si-wan is 37 years old, born on December 1, 1988 in Busan, South Korea.
What are the most famous roles of Im Si-wan?
Im Si-wan is best known for roles in Squid Game: Making Season 2, Emergency Declaration, Unlocked.
How many movies has Im Si-wan been in?
Over a 15-year career (since 2011), Im Si-wan has appeared in 11 movies and 18 TV shows.
What was Im Si-wan's first movie?
The career of Im Si-wan began with Ronin Pop (2011).
What is Im Si-wan's most recent movie or series?
Im Si-wan's most recent release is Love in Disguise, which premiered on October 19, 2026.
What TV shows has Im Si-wan appeared in?
On television, Im Si-wan has appeared in Squid Game, Moon Embracing the Sun, Running Man, Strangers from Hell.
Im Si-wan
1988-12-01 · Busan, South Korea
Yim Si-wan (born Yim Woong-jae, December 1, 1988) is a South Korean singer and actor. He debuted as a member of the South Korean boy group ZE:A and its sub-group ZE:A Five. As an actor, he is known for starring in the film The Attorney (2013) as well as the television series Misaeng: Incomplete Life (2014) and Run On (2020). He gained international recognition for his role in the second and third seasons of Squid Game (2024–2025).