Im Ji Yeon
Im Ji Yeon (임지연) is a South Korean actress known for The Glory, The Tale of Lady Ok, Lies Hidden in My Garden, and Obsessed. Learn about her age, career, awards, dramas, movies, and fun facts.
Profile
- Stage name
- Im Ji Yeon
- Native name
- 임지연
- Birth name
- Im Ji Yeon
- Birthday
- June 23, 1990
- Age
- 35
- Nationality
- South Korean
- Zodiac
- Cancer
- Height
- 167 cm
- Dramas
- 1 title
Dramas & Roles
Filmography and characters — tap a poster to open the drama page.
About
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Im Ji Yeon (임지연) is a South Korean actress known for The Glory, The Tale of Lady Ok, Lies Hidden in My Garden, and Obsessed. Learn about her age, career, awards, dramas, movies, and fun facts.
Background
Im Ji Yeon (임지연) is a South Korean actress under Artist Company. After building experience through stage productions and independent films, she made her feature film debut in 2014 with a leading role in the erotic thriller Obsessed. Her performance earned widespread attention and established her as one of Korea's most promising young actresses.
Over the years, Im Ji Yeon has built a diverse filmography spanning romance, historical dramas, thrillers, and melodramas. She achieved international fame for her portrayal of the villain Park Yeon-jin in the hit Netflix series The Glory, a role that earned her critical acclaim and multiple acting awards. Today, she is regarded as one of South Korea's leading actresses, known for her versatility and powerful screen presence.
Awards & Recognition
- Won multiple Best New Actress awards for Obsessed.
- Received the Best Supporting Actress award for The Glory.
- Earned widespread acclaim for her portrayal of Park Yeon-jin, one of the most memorable K-drama villains of recent years.
- Recognized for her versatility across historical dramas, thrillers, romance, and contemporary dramas.
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FAQ
- How tall is Im Ji Yeon?
- Im Ji Yeon is 167 cm tall.
- How old is Im Ji Yeon?
- Im Ji Yeon is 35 years old.
- Where is Im Ji Yeon from?
- Im Ji Yeon is from South Korean.
Fun facts
m Ji Yeon was born in Seoul, South Korea.
She attended the prestigious Korea National University of Arts.
Before her breakthrough, she primarily appeared in theater productions and short films.
Her feature film debut came in 2014 with Obsessed.
She won several Best New Actress awards following her film debut.
She is known for taking on challenging and diverse acting roles.
Her role as Park Yeon-jin in The Glory significantly increased her international popularity.
Many viewers discovered her through Netflix's global release of The Glory.
She has portrayed both protagonists and memorable antagonists throughout her career.
Critics frequently praise her emotional range and screen presence.
She began acting professionally years before achieving mainstream recognition.
Historical dramas are a recurring genre in her filmography.
She has worked with many of South Korea's top actors and directors.
Her performance in Lies Hidden in My Garden received widespread praise from critics.
She is represented by Artist Company.
She has appeared in both television dramas and feature films throughout her career.
Fans often praise her ability to make complex characters feel believable.
She became one of Korea's most talked-about actresses following the success of The Glory.
She has earned recognition for excelling in both commercial and critically acclaimed projects.
Her career spans theater, film, television, and streaming productions.
