In Squid Game 2, Kim Si-eun plays Player 95, Kim Young-mi, who stars alongside Hyun-joo (played by Park Sung-hoon). Her character, Young-mi, is a shy individual who votes “X” to quickly finish the game and ultimately meets her fate during the matching game after being separated from her group in a crowd of men. Due to her resemblance to actress Ji Ye-eun, some viewers initially mistook Ji Ye-eun as part of the cast.
Born in 1999, Kim Si-eun gained early recognition when she reached the final four candidates for the role of female MC on the show “Live Broadcast Talk! Speak! Boni Hani” after the departure of Lee Soo-min, the 11th Hani. Although she did not play the lead role, she impressed audiences with her hosting skills and appeared as a supporting character on the show in late 2016 before quitting in May 2017 to prepare for university entrance exams.
Kim Si-eun began to capture the public’s attention with her role in the film “Next Sohee”. In the film, she played Kim So-hee, a trainee who faces exploitation and unfair treatment, leading to a tragic end. His powerful performance showcased his refined acting skills.
For her role in “Next Sohee,” Kim Si-eun won the Best New Actress award at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards and received a total of nine awards, solidifying her status as a “rising star” in the industry.
Meanwhile, Ji Ye-eun recently joined SBS variety show “Running Man” as a new permanent cast member.
