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Acting
Yim Si-wan
Yim Si-wan is best known for Squid Game, Moon Embracing the Sun, Running Man and Strangers from Hell. Yim Si-wan was born on December 1, 1988. Yim Si-wan is 37 years old (born December 1, 1988).
- Born
- December 1, 1988 (37 years old)
- Place of birth
- Busan, South Korea
Biography
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).
Known for
Filmography
- 2026Love in DisguiseYoon Yi-jun
- 2025Good DaySelf
- 2025Getaway and Go with Jangdobari
- 2024Here for PromoSelf
- 2023Actors on the RoadSelf
- 2023BoyhoodJang Byung-tae
- 2023The SeasonsSelf
- 2023Salon DripSelf
- 2023Hong Seok-cheon's Jewelry BoxSelf
- 2022Thirty-NineYim Si-wan
- 2022TracerHwang Dong-joo
- 2022Just an ExcuseSelf
- 2022Summer StrikeAhn Dae-beom
- 2022Lean on Me
- 2021The Game CaterersSelf
- 2021SNL KoreaSelf - Host
- 2021Squid GameLee Myung-gi / Player 333
- 2020House on WheelsSelf
- 2020Missing: The Other Sidemerry-go-round man
- 2020Run OnKi Seon-gyeom
- 2019Daebak Show w/ Eric NamSelf
- 2019Strangers from HellYoon Jong-woo
- 2018You Quiz on the BlockSelf
- 2017The King in LoveWang Won
- 2017My CatmanJi-baek
- 2016Let's Eat Dinner TogetherSelf
- 2014TriangleYoon Yang-ha / Jang Dong-woo
- 2014Misaeng: Incomplete LifeJang Geu-rae
- 2013Waiting for LoveJung Jin Gook
- 2012Moon Embracing the SunHeo Yeom (young)
- 2012The Man from the Equatorteenage Jang-il
- 2012Reply 1997ROTC chatmate
- 2012Baeksang Arts AwardsSelf
- 2011Law of the Jungle
- 2011Birth of a FamilySelf
- 2010Running Man
- 2010Prosecutor PrincessClub man
- 2005Infinite ChallengeSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Yim Si-wan been in?
Yim Si-wan is best known for Squid Game, Moon Embracing the Sun, Running Man and Strangers from Hell.
When was Yim Si-wan born?
Yim Si-wan was born on December 1, 1988. (Busan, South Korea)
How old is Yim Si-wan?
Yim Si-wan is 37 years old (born December 1, 1988).
Updated: November 2, 2026 ·