Im Se Mi

Im Se Mi is a South Korean actress. She gained fame by appearing in various Korean drama series, such as When The Weather is Fine (2020), True Beauty (2020-2021), and Duty After School (2023).

Career

Im Se Mi officially debuted as an actress in 2005 with the drama series Sharp 2. Two years later, she showed up as a minor character in the 2007 movie Highway Star.

It also marked her first venture into the realm of the big screen. Another movie she starred in after that was Money, which was released in 2019.

In between years, she has appeared in more than ten drama series, for example, Only Love (2014), Secret Love (2014), The King’s Daughter, Soo Baek Hyang (2013), and many others.

She rose to fame when she joined the cast of one of the most-watched drama series in South Korea, True Beauty, in 2020.

It opened up a lot of offerings for her acting career and she eventually had an opportunity to play the main character in the movie Orbit Defectors (2021).

Besides acting on-screen, she also has a career as a theatrical actress. Some of her off-screen projects include The Perfect Other (2021) and Thursday Romance (2013).

Profile

Real Name: Im Se Mi (임세미)
Stage Name: Im Se Mi (임세미)
Also Known as: Lim Se Mi
Nickname: Se Mi (세미)
Birthday: May 29, 1987
Birthplace: Gangnam, Seoul, Korea Selatan
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Nationality: South Korean
Religion: –
Profession: Actress
Education: Dongduk Women’s University (Broadcasting Entertainment), Jinseon Girls’ High School
Hobbies: –
Facebook: Semi Lim
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Instagram: @susemee
TikTok: –
YouTube: 세미의 절기

Height, Weight, & Physical Appearances

Height: 167 cm (5’5”)
Weight: 48 kg (106 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Body Measurements: –
Shoe Size: –
Dress Size: –

Family

Father: –
Mother: –
Brother: –
Sister: –

Boyfriend & Dating History

She has never dated anyone publicly nor rumored to date any person. She most likely prefers to keep her personal and dating life private.

Net Worth

Even though she is yet to reveal the actual amount of her net worth, multiple sources estimated the number to be around $1 million to $5 million.

She appears to earn most of her income through working as an actress in the South Korean entertainment industry.

Plastic Surgery

There is no known information on whether she has undergone any cosmetic surgery.

Facts

Se Mi was born and raised in Seoul.
Her Chinese zodiac sign is Rabbit.
Se Mi has an older brother.
She is an actress under Noon Company.
Her Chinese name is Lin Shi Mei.
Se Mi is good at singing.
She has a knack for hosting TV shows.
Se Mi follows a vegetarian diet.
She went to the same university as actress Jeon So Min.
Her ideal type is…

Movies

Hijack 1971 (2024), as Moon Young
Awake (2022), as Han So Jin
Orbit Defectors (2021), as the main character
Money (2019), as Ye Ji
Highway Star (2007), as President Choi’s Daughter

Drama Series

Try: We Become Miracles (SBS | 2025), as Bae Yi Ji
The Whirlwind (Netflix | 2024), as Seo Jeong Yeon
Wonderful World (MBC | 2024), as Han Yu Ri
The Worst Of Evil (Disney+ | 2023), as Yu Eui Jeong
Duty After School (TVING | 2023), as Park Eun Young
The Empire: Empire of Law (JTBC | 2022), as Yoon Eun Mi
X in Crisis (Wavve | 2022), as Kang Mi Jin
After School War Activities (2022), as Park Eun Young
True Beauty (tvN | 2020), as Lim Hee Gyung
When the Weather is Fine (JTBC | 2020), as Kim Bo Young
Love Alarm (Netflix | 2019), as a supporting character
My Secret Terrius (MBC | 2018), as Yoo Ji Yun
Mr. Sunshine (tvN | 2018), as Gu Dong Mae’s Mother
About Time (tvN | 2018), as Bae Soo Bong
Drama Special: The Reason We Can’t Sleep (KBS2 | 2017), as Lee Yoo Jung
Two Cops (MBC | 2017), as Ko Bong Sook
Ms. Perfect (KBS2 | 2017), as Jeong Na Mi
Shopping King Louis (MBC | 2016), as Baek Ma Ri
Goodbye Mr. Black (MBC | 2016), as Cha Ji Soo
Love on a Rooftop (KBS2 | 2015), as Yoon Seung Hye
Drama Festival 2014: Lump in My Life (MBC | 2014), as Geum Ji’s Mother
Only Love (SBS | 2014), as PD Choi Yoo Ri
Secret Love (DRAMAcube | 2014), as Joon Moon’s Ex-Girlfriend
Drama Special: Yeon Woo’s Summer (KBS2 | 2013), as Yoon Ji Wan
The King’s Daughter, Soo Baek Hyang (MBC | 2013), as Queen Eun Hye
Two Weeks (MBC | 2013), as Oh Mi Sook
That Winter, the Wind Blows (SBS | 2013), as Son Mi Ra
Bravo, My Love! (MBC | 2011), as Kyung Mi
Heartstrings (MBC | 2011), as Cha Bo Woon
Pure Pumpkin Flower (SBS | 2010), as Hyo Sun
Sharp 2 (KBS2 | 2006), as self

TV Shows

King of Mask Singer (MBC | 2015), as a guest
Running Man (SBS | 2010), as a guest

Theaters

The Perfect Other (2021), as Bianca
Thursday Romance (2013), as Young Jung Yeon Ok
Thief’s Diary (2012), as Ma Hee Jin

Awards

2016 MBC Drama Awards – Golden Acting Award (Actress in a Miniseries) – Shopping King Louie

Nominations

2018 MBC Drama Awards – Excellence Award (Actor in a Wednesday – Thursday Miniseries) – My Secret Terrius
2017 MBC Drama Awards – Excellence Award (Actress in a Monday – Tuesday Drama) – Two Cops
2015 KBS Drama Awards – Excellence Award (Actress in a Daily Drama) – Love on a Rooftop

Quotes

“I do a lot of villain roles in dramas, so I get a lot of negative comments, but this time there weren’t any. [True Beauty] was a very lovable drama.”

“[Moon Ga Young’s a really good person. I felt comfortable just talking to her. She’s someone whom I’ve liked for a while. It was great to see that she grew up so well.”

“I thought, all the children [in Duty After School] who’ll be leading the next generation of dramas, films and plays, are all gathered here. Every day was precious and priceless.”

FAQs

Who is Im Se Mi?

She is a South Korean actress.

Who is Im Se Mi’s real name?

Her real name is Im Se Mi (임세미).

What makes Im Se Mi famous?

She gained fame by appearing in various Korean drama series, such as When The Weather is Fine (2020), True Beauty (2020-2021), and Duty After School (2023).

Where is Im Se Mi from?

She was born in Gangnam, Seoul, Korea Selatan.

How old is Im Se Mi?

She was born in 1987, and she is 38 years old as of 2025.

When does Im Se Mi celebrate her birthday?

She celebrates on the 29th of every May.

How tall is Im Se Mi?

Her height is 5’5″ or 167 cm.

Who are Im Se Mi’s parents?

She did not reveal the names of her father and mother.

Is Im Se Mi married?

She is not married. Furthermore, there is no information on whether she is in a relationship or not.

Who is Im Se Mi’s ex-boyfriend?

Her ex-boyfriend is not known.

How rich is Im Se Mi?

Her net worth is around $1 million to $5 million.

What is Im Se Mi’s nationality?

Her nationality is South Korean.

Im Se Mi has been building a long list of good resumes that cover her experience very well. Hopefully, her journey ahead will open up a lot of opportunities for her professional career.