Shin Se-kyung

Actress

South Korean Yangcheon, Seoul, South Korea

Quick Info

ProfessionActress
NationalitySouth Korean
Date of Birth29/07/1990
Age35 years
BirthplaceYangcheon, Seoul, South Korea

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Bio/Wiki

Other Name(s)
  • Shin Sae-Kyeong
  • Se-Kyung Shin
NicknameSekyung
Famous RoleAs Shin Se-kyung in the TV show High Kick Through the Roof (2009)

Physical Stats & More

Height5'5" (165 cm)
Eye ColourLight Brown
Hair ColourDark Ash Blonde

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • Seoul Yeongdo Elementary School, Seoul
  • Shinmok Middle School, Seoul
  • Shinmok High School, Seoul
College/UniversityChung-Ang University, Seoul
Educational QualificationA degree in Performing Arts

Personal Life

ReligionProtestant
Languages
  • Korean
  • English

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/Boyfriends
  • Shinee (Singer) (2010-2011)
  • Jin (Singer) (2025-present)

Career

Debut FilmMy Little Bride (2004) as Hye-won
TV DebutToji, the Land (2004) as Choi Seo-hee
DocumentaryI'm Real: Shin Se-kyung (2010)
Music VideoMCMXCIX (1999)
Awards
  • MBC Entertainment Award (2009) - Best Couple Award (shared with Yoon Shi-yoon)
  • Mnet 20's Choice Award (2010) - 20's Most Influential Star
  • Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival (2011) - Fantasia Award
  • Style Icon Award (2011) - New Icon Award
  • Korea Visual Arts Festival (2011) - Photogenic Award, TV category
  • MBC Drama Award (2013) - Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries
  • Blue Dragon Film Award (2014) - Popular Star Award
  • SBS Drama Award (2015) - Excellence Award, Actress in a Serial Drama
  • SBS Drama Award (2015) - Best Couple Award (shared with Yoo Ah-in)
  • SBS Drama Award (2015) - Top 10 Stars (for Six Flying Dragons)
  • SBS Drama Award (2015) - Top 10 Stars (for A Girl Who Sees Smells)
  • Brand of the Year Award (2019) - Celebrity YouTuber
  • MBC Drama Award (2019) - Best Couple Award (shared with Cha Eun-woo)
  • MBC Drama Award (2019) - Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Wednesday-Thursday Drama
Notable Works
  • Fashion King (2012)
  • The Girl Who Sees Scents (2015)
  • Six Flying Dragons (2015)
  • The Bride of Habaek (2017)
  • Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung (2019)
  • Run On (2020)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Shin Se-kyung was born and raised in Yangcheon, Seoul, South Korea.
2. Started her career at the age of 8, featuring on the poster for Seo Taiji’s solo album Take Five.
3. Known for her appearance in the popular children’s education show Popopo.
4. Chosen as the advertising model for a school uniform company in 2006.
5. Had her breakthrough role as a housemaid in the sitcom High Kick Through the Roof (2009).
6. Became one of the most sought celebrity endorsers in South Korea.
7. Launched her YouTube channel in 2018 and donates the revenue generated.
8. Appointed as the goodwill ambassador for UNESCO’s Korean Committee in 2014.
9. Has a severe water phobia, which she revealed during an interview for her 2017 drama The Bride of Habaek.
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