Shin Ye-eun
South Korean actress (born 1998)
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Shin Ye-eun (Korean: 신예은; born January 18, 1998) is a South Korean actress and model. She gained popularity for her role in the web series A-Teen (2018) and its sequel A-Teen 2 (2019), as her portrayal of Do Hana earned her the sobriquet "Nation's First Love".[3][4] Shin received international recognition after starring in the Disney+ original Revenge of Others (2022), the Netflix series The Glory (2022–2023), and Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born (2024).
- Actress
- model
Shin Ye-eun | |
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Shin in January 2026 | |
| Born | January 18, 1998 Anyang, Gyeonggi, South Korea[1] |
| Education | Sungkyunkwan University (Performing arts) |
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| Years active | 2018–present |
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| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 신예은 |
| Hanja | 辛睿恩 |
| RR | Sin Yeeun |
| MR | Sin Yeŭn |
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Early life and education
Shin Ye-eun was born on January 18, 1998, in Anyang, Gyeonggi, South Korea. Growing up, she was interested in the performing arts, since her grandfather was a theatrical actor, and she would often watch his performances.[5] She went to Anyang Arts High School and majored in acting before transitioning to Sungkyunkwan University where she would major in performing arts.[6]
Career
2019–2021: Beginnings and breakthrough
Shin appeared as the cover model for Korea's college magazine College Tomorrow No. 840 in 2018.[7][8] She made her debut shortly after as an actress in the 2018 web series A-Teen.[6] In August 2018, Shin signed with JYP Entertainment;[6] in the same year, she subsequently appeared in labelmate Day6's "Shoot Me" music video.[9]
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In 2019, Shin landed her first lead role in the fantasy television series He Is Psychometric, where she starred opposite Park Jin-young.[10] She also reprised her role as Do Ha-na in the second season of A-Teen.[11]
From July 2019 to July 2020, she hosted the music program Music Bank with Golden Child's Choi Bo-min.[12][13] She was also selected as the ambassador for 21st Bucheon International Animation Festival in the same year.[14]
In 2020, she starred in KBS2's Welcome alongside Kim Myung-soo.[15][16] In 2021, she featured in the song "La Rosa" from U-Know Yunho's second mini album, Noir, which was released on January 18, 2021.[17] Starting from November 2021, she joined the radio show Volume Up as a DJ after Kang Han-na's withdrawal.[18]
2022–present: Rising popularity and leading roles
In 2022, Shin made a special appearance in the original TVING drama Yumi's Cells 2.[19] Later in July, she joined the Bubble for Actors platform.[20] Later in November 2022, Shin appeared in the drama Revenge of Others, which aired on the Disney+ platform.[21] In the drama, she portrayed the main character Ok Chan-mi, a high school shooting athlete who investigates her twin brother's death and seeks revenge.[22] For her performance in the Revenge of Others, she won Best New Actress – Television at the 2nd Blue Dragon Series Awards.[23]
A month later in the same year, Shin was cast in The Glory as the younger version of Park Yeon-jin, the main antagonist of the story who persistently bullies the young Mun Dong-eun (portrayed by Jung Ji-so). With 380.38 million hours watched, The Glory ranked seventh among the all-time most popular non-English television series on Netflix.[24]
In 2024, Shin was cast in tvN's historical musical drama, Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born portraying the role of Heo Yeong-seo, a national theater actress and rival of the title character.[25] For her performance as the character, Shin received favorable reviews for her outstanding emotional expression and captivating acting.[26][27] In 2025, Shin was cast in the historical coming-of-age romance drama A Hundred Memories, which aired on JTBC from September 13, to October 19, 2025.[28] On December 12, 2025, NPIO announced that Shin had renewed her contract with the agency.[29]
In June 1 2026, Shin was cast in the medical rom-com drama Doctor on the Edge which aired on Genie TV and released on Disney+.[30]
Public image
Since her debut role as Do Hana in the 2018 web drama A-Teen, Shin has been called "Jun Ji-hyun of Teenagers"[31][32] which landed her the monicker "Nation's First Love".[33] Shin has also been praised for her versatility, transitioning between bright, youthful roles and dark, emotionally intense characters[34] and as a performer who acts "as if writing poetry".[35]
Shin has been referred to in Korean media as part of the "MZ Troika" alongside fellow actresses Go Youn-jung and Han So-hee. The title of actress troika has historically been used by Korean media to refer to the representative actresses of the generation, such as with Song Hye-kyo, Jun Ji-hyun, and Kim Tae-hee of the 2000s. In naming Shin, The Chosun Ilbo referred to Shin as a "rising star" who garnered attention due to her villainous turn in The Glory.[36]
Endorsements
In May 2019, Shin was selected to endorse Anna Sui's Fantasia perfume collection in a Vogue feature.[37] In 2020, she was selected to endorse Innisfree's Wang Cherry Blossom Tone-Up Cream.[38] In May 2021, H&M selected Shin to be their representative model for their fashion campaign.[39] In March 2023, Shin was selected as brand ambassador for Charmzone Cosmetics.[40] Three months later, she was selected to endorse Dongwon F&B's dairy brand Denmark [41] and Ildong Foodis's Beaubit.[42]
In January 2024, Shin was selected to endorse Le Coq Sportif's tennis collection.[43] A month later, she was selected to endorse the South Korean brand J.Estina's spring collection handbag.[44] Around May 2025, MICHAA chose Shin to sponsor her as their muse, endorsing the company’s brand for their third summer campaign. [45] The following month, she became advertising model for the café chain Twosome Place. [46] In May 2026, Shin was appointed regional ambassador for LG Electronics' Southeast Asian experiential marketing campaign, "Housewarming by LG."[47][48]
Discography
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Secret: Untold Melody | Park In-hee | [49] |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | A-Teen | Do Ha-na | [6] | |
| 2019 | A-Teen 2 | [11] | ||
| 2019 | He Is Psychometric | Yoon Jae-in | [50] | |
| 2020 | Welcome | Kim Sol-ah | [15] | |
| More Than Friends | Kyung Woo-yeon | [51] | ||
| 2021 | KBS Drama Special: "The Effect of One Night on Farewell" |
Oh Jin | One-act drama | [52] |
| 2022 | Rookie Cops | Jang So-yeon | Cameo; episode 1 | [53] |
| Yumi's Cells | Yoo Da-eun | Season 2 | [54] | |
| Revenge of Others | Ok Chan-mi | [21] | ||
| 2022–2023 | The Glory | Park Yeon-jin (young) | Part 1–2 | [55] |
| 2023 | The Secret Romantic Guesthouse | Yoon Dan-oh | [56] | |
| 2024 | Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born | Heo Young-seo | [57] | |
| 2025 | A Hundred Memories | Seo Jong-hee | [58] | |
| The Murky Stream | Choi Eun | [59] | ||
| 2026 | Doctor on the Edge | Yook Ha-ri | [60] | |
| TBA | Night Traveler | [61] |
Television shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2020 | Music Bank | Host | with Choi Bo-min (ep. 986–1037) | [12] |
| 2022 | 600 Years of Road Opened | with Jinyoung | [62] |
Hosting
| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2020 KBS Song Festival | with Cha Eun-woo and Yunho | [63] |
| 2024 | 2024 Music Bank Global Festival in Japan | with Moon Sang-min and Hong Eun-chae | [64] |
Radio shows
| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2022 | Shin Ye-eun's Volume Up | November 1, 2021– July 31, 2022 | [65][66] |
Music video appearances
| Year | Song title | Artist | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | "Shoot Me" | Day6 | [67] |
| 2019 | "Right" | Brown Eyed Soul (feat. Sole) | [68] |
Accolades
Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
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| APAN Star Awards | 2023 | Excellence Acting Award, Actress | Revenge of Others The Secret Romantic Guesthouse |
Won | [69] |
| 2025 | Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries | The Murky Stream A Hundred Memories |
Won | [70] | |
| Asia Model Awards | 2020 | Rookie of the Year | Shin Ye-eun | Won | [71] |
| Blue Dragon Series Awards | 2023 | Best New Actress | Revenge of Others | Won | [72] |
| Brand of the Year Awards | 2019 | Rising Star | Shin Ye-eun | Won | [73] |
| 2023 | Rising Star Actress | Won | [74] | ||
| Broadcast Advertising Festival | 2023 | Newcomer Award | Won | [75] | |
| KBS Drama Awards | 2020 | Best New Actress | Welcome | Won | [76] |
| 2021 | Best Actress in Drama Special/TV Cinema | Drama Special – A Moment of Romance | Nominated | [77] | |
| KBS Entertainment Awards | 2019 | Best Couple Award | Shin Ye-eun (with Choi Bo-min) Music Bank |
Won | [78] |
| Rookie Award | Music Bank | Nominated | |||
| Korea Drama Awards | 2019 | Star of the Year Award | He Is Psychometric | Won | [79] |
| SBS Drama Awards | 2023 | Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Romance/Comedy Drama | The Secret Romantic Guesthouse | Won | [80] |
| Best Couple Award | Shin Ye-eun (with Ryeoun) The Secret Romantic Guesthouse |
Nominated | [81] |
