Who is Im Si Wan? Everything You Need to Know

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South Korean Celebrities Born In December

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education: Pusan National University, Dong-ah Institute of Media and Arts, Woosong Information College

awards: 2015 · Misaeng - Baeksang Arts Award for Best New Actor in TV
2014 - Grand Bell Award Popularity Award
2014 - PaekSang Arts Award for LF Fashionista
2014 - Blue Dragon Film Award Popular Star Award - Male

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What are Im Si Wan's notable works in the entertainment industry?

Im Si Wan is known for his acting in popular K-dramas such as "Misaeng," "The King in Love," and "Run On."
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Has Im Si Wan served in the military?

Yes, Im Si Wan completed his mandatory military service in the South Korean military from 2017 to 2019.
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Is Im Si Wan involved in any philanthropic activities?

Im Si Wan is known for his philanthropic efforts, including supporting various charities and participating in campaigns to raise awareness on social issues.
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What are some interesting facts about Im Si Wan's career?

Im Si Wan initially gained recognition as a member of the K-pop group ZE:A before transitioning to a successful acting career. He is also known for his versatile acting skills and ability to portray diverse characters.

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Childhood & Early Life

Im Si Wan was born on 1st December 1988 in Busan, South Korea. His birth name was ImWoong Jae. He liked music and arts right from his childhood days. Later, he decided to pursue a career in the music industry.

He studied at the Busan Gudeok High School before attending the Busan National University. Later, after graduating from the University, he went to the University of East Broadcasting Arts. Currently, he is studying at the Woosong Information College.

He is known as Lim Shi Wan, Im Si Wan, Yim Si Wan. However, his stage name is just Si Wan.

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Career

Im was attending the Chin Chin Song Festival in Busan when Star Empire recruited him as a trainee. Just after entering the training, he joined a group called ‘Children Of Empire’. The group had nine members in it and they all trained together for the next 3 years until they started doing guerilla performances across the country. A year later, on 7th January 2010, the group debuted through an extended play which was called ‘Nativity’. The group converted intoa boyband and named themselves ZE: A. They debuted on KBS’s Music Bank on 15th January 2010.

Im started playing young Heo Yeom in the period drama, ‘Moon Embracing The Sun’ in 2012. It gained a lot of fame and surpassed the baseline of 40% viewers’ ratings and gained the status of National Drama. This helped Im to a great extent as his acting was greatly appreciated and the critics were happy with his performance. He also gained a certain status in the acting industry in South Korea.

Later, in the same year, he played the role of a cold young man with a negative outlook on life due to a sad story as his background in the revenge drama, ‘Man From The Equator’. Later on, he went on to be cast in the sitcom, ‘Standby’ in 2012 and the Drama Special, ‘Waiting For Love’ in 2013.

In 2013, he was cast in the courtroom drama film, ‘The Attorney’, which received great critical as well as commercial success. Im played a young student who is accused of being a communist sympathizer by the police and is tortured by them. The film went on to become the 8thbest - selling movie in South Korea. It sold around 11 million tickets in South Korea.

In 2014, he returned to television with two drama series, ‘Misaeng’ and ‘Triangle’. He played a former baduk player who has to adapt to the Korean culture in the series, ‘Misaeng’, also known as ‘Incomplete Life: Prequel’. In ‘Triangle’, he portrayed a boy who is raised in a cold chaebol household.

He then returned to the big screen in 2016 when he was cast in the war drama film, ‘A Melody To Remember’, where he played a good hearted soldier who believes in miracles and hopes for it even in a desperate situation.

In 2017, he went on to play roles that were different from his usual ones. He played a cunning con man in the crime caper movie, ‘One Line’ and an undercover cop who works with a drug smuggling ring in the crime action film, ‘The Merciless’.

Major Works

He played the role of Joseph in the Musical Theatre Play, ‘Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’. He was part of the variety show, ‘Birth of a Family’ in 2011 - 2012.

In 2012, he hosted the 2012 Dream Concert on the KBS Network and the SBS Super Concert in Yeosu EXPO.His major studio albums are ‘Loveability’ and ‘Spectacular’. Both these albums were created by the boyband ZE: A.ZE: A’s single albums include ‘Nativity’, ‘Leap for Detonation’, ‘Exciting’ and ‘Phoenix’.

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Some of his popular singles are ‘Beautiful Lady’, ‘The Ghost Of The Wind’, ‘All Day Along’ and ‘Level Up’among other singles. He has appeared in music videos like ‘Aftermath’, ‘Breathe’, ‘Continue’, ‘My Only Wish’ and‘Love Letter’among many other videos.

Awards & Achievements

In 2017, Im Si Wan was invited for the first time to the Cannes Film Festival.He was rewarded an ambassadorship of the Korea Tourism Organization, Tissot Swatch Group, Woosong University, Gyeonggi Province, Korea International Trade Association and FinTech Financial Technology Group Inc.

In 2012, he won the Best Newcomer in a Sitcom Award at the 12th MBC Entertainment Awards for his role in ‘Standby’.In 2013, he won the Best New Actor award at the 9th Max Movie Awards as well as the 3rd Marie Claire Film Awards. His other awards include the Best Fashionista Award at the 50th Baeksang Arts Awards, 50th Baeksang Arts Awards at the 51st Grand Bell Awards, the Popularity Award at the 35th Blue Dragon Film Awards as well as the 3rd Korean Film Actor's Association Awards for his role in the film, ‘The Attorney’.

Wan also won the Best New Actor award at the 33rd MBC Drama Awards for ‘Triangle’. For his role in ‘Misaeng’, he received the Best Actor award at the 9th Cable TV Broadcasting Awards, the Asia Special Award, Best Actor award at the 10th Asia Model Festival Awards, the Best New Actor (TV) at the 51st Baeksang Arts Awards, the Actor Special Jury Prize at the 8th Korea Drama Awards and the Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries at the 4th APAN Star Awards.

Personal Life

Although very little is known about Im’s personal life, it is well known that he started serving the military for his mandatory military service from 11th July, 2017. The mandatory service is scheduled to end on 10th April, 2019.

He is around 175 cms tall and weighs around 55 kgs. He is active on social media through Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. He used to manage an online clothing shop before he became famous.

Facts About Im Si Wan

Im Si Wan is known for his exceptional cooking skills and often shares his favorite recipes with fans on social media.

In addition to his acting career, Im Si Wan is a talented singer and has released several solo tracks and participated in OSTs for various dramas.

Im Si Wan is a dedicated animal lover and has adopted multiple rescue pets, showcasing his compassionate nature off-screen.

Despite his busy schedule as an actor, Im Si Wan is an avid reader and enjoys discussing literature with his fans during fan meetings.

Im Si Wan is fluent in multiple languages, including English and Japanese, which allows him to connect with a diverse range of audiences worldwide.

Im Si Wan Biography

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What are Im Si Wan's notable works in the entertainment industry?

Has Im Si Wan served in the military?

Is Im Si Wan involved in any philanthropic activities?

What are some interesting facts about Im Si Wan's career?