Shin Hye Sun

Shin Hye Sun is a South Korean actress. She’s best known for her roles in various drama series such as My Golden Life (2017), Still 17 (2018), The Hymn of Death (2018), Angel’s Last Mission: Love (2019), and Mr. Queen (2020–2021).

Career

Shin Hye Sun began her career as an actress after securing a minor role in the drama series School 2013 in 2012. It was a part of the long-running series titled School.

After the acknowledgment that she got for her first role, she started getting significantly bigger roles in a few other drama series such as Oh My Gosh (2015) and She Was Pretty (2015).

A year later, her breakthrough came in with the drama series Five Enough, which allowed her to win and be nominated for several awards.

In 2017, she had her first lead role in the movie A Day. Additionally, she had also shown up in a few movies before that, including A Violent Prosecutor (2016) and The Mother Earth (2014).

Besides being an actress, she could also be seen modeling for some music videos, such as Snowfall (2018) by g.o.d and Feel Like (2018) by Naul.

In 2020, she experienced another breakthrough that escalated her acting career by starring in the drama series Mr. Queen alongside fellow actor Kim Jung Hyun.

Profile

Real Name: Shin Hye Sun (신혜선)
Stage Name: Shin Hye Sun (신혜선)
Also Known as: Sin Hye Sun, Sin Hae Sun, Shin Hae Seon, Shin Hye Seon, Sin Hye Seon,
Sin Hae Seon, Shin Hae Sun
Nickname: Hye Sun (혜선)
Birthday: August 31, 1989
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Nationality: South Korean
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Profession: Actress
Education: Sejong University (Film Art), Seoul, National High School of Traditional Korean Arts, Konkuk University Middle School
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Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance

Height: 170 cm (5’7”)
Weight: 50 kg (110 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Body Measurements: 30-24-32 (Bust -30, Waist -24, and Hips -32 inches)
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Family

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Brother: Shin Ha Kyung
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Boyfriend & Dating History

She has never been involved in a publicly disclosed relationship nor rumored to date anyone. It appears that she wants to keep her personal and dating life private.

Net Worth

Several sources estimated her net worth to be around $5 million to $10 million. She earns her income mostly by working as an actress in the South Korean entertainment industry.

Controversies

Rumored to Drink a Massive Amount of Alcohol in a Bar

In October 2023, rumors that Shin Hye Sun drank an enormous amount of alcohol was spread a someone who claimed to be a bar employee she visited.

Another rumor that she’s apparently a heavy drinker also circulated amongst internet users.

She adressed the accusations during the press conference of her upcoming movie, Brave Citizen.

According to the actress, the allegations are merely “a slight misuderstanding”. She revealed that she “only drink during work-related outings” and doesn’t even like the smell of alcohol.

She also expained that the rumors that she and her friends drank 40 bottles of soju was quite false, as what she drank was not soju but Chungcha, a weaker and sweeter alcohol type.

Plastic Surgery

There is no known information on whether she has undergone any cosmetic surgery to alter her appearance.

Facts

Hye Sun dreamed of becoming an actress since she was in elementary school.
She cut her hair short in her first audition to stand out among the other participants.
Hye Sun officially debuted as an actress in her 20s.
She was known as a late bloomer in the Korean entertainment industry.
Hye Sun took a ballet class for six months for her role in the drama series Angel’s Last
Mission: Love (2019).
She went to the same school as fellow actors Lee Jong Suk and Kang Ha Neul.
Hye Sun admitted that she is a people-pleaser and has a hard time saying no to people.
She has a pet dog and likes to teach her dog simple tricks.
Hye Sun has an elder brother.
Her favorite actor is Won Bin.
She is an actress under YNK Entertainment.
Her MBTI is INFP.
She likes watching animes like One Piece, Studio Ghibli, and Death Note.
Her favorite food is ramen and wants to model for a ramen commercial film.
She said she admires fellow actress Gong Hyo Jin.
Hye Sun does not like being the center of attention.
She is a homebody.
Hye Sun does not mind being alone but she does not want to be lonely.
When at home, she usually spends most of her time watching television.
She likes to keep her personal business private.
When she is angry, she said she needs to be alone to cool down.
She would rather solve a problem by herself than ask anyone else for help.
Hye Sun is a self-proclaimed lazy perfectionist. If she thinks she cannot do something perfectly, she will not start it at all.
She often lets incoming messages on her phone unopened and unread.
Her favorite singer is Naul.
Her ideal type is a sweet gentleman with broad shoulders.
Her net worth is around $5 million.

Movies

Target (2023), as Soo Hyun
Brave Citizen (2022), as So Si Min
Open the Door (2022), as Soo Hyun
She Died (2022), as So Ra
Collectors (2020), as Yoon Se Hee
Innocence (2020), as Ahn Jung In
1919 – 2019, Memories (2019), as the narrator
Hope for Children in Global Village (2018), as the narrator
A Day (2017), as Mi Gyung
A Violent Prosecutor (2016), as Yu Na
The Mother Earth (2014), as Dae Ji
Return Match (2014), as Joo Yeon
One Summer Night (2014), as So Ra

Drama Series

Welcome to Samdal-ri (JTBC | 2023), as Cho Sam Dal
See You In My 19th Life (tvN | 2023), as Ban Ji Eum
Mr. Queen: The Bamboo Forest (tvN | 2021), as Kim So Yong
Mr. Queen: The Story (tvN | 2021), as Kim So Yong
Mr. Queen Special (tvN | 2020), as Kim So Yong
Mr. Queen (tvN | 2020), as Kim So Yong
Stranger 2 (tvN | 2020), as Young Eun Soo
Angel’s Last Mission: Love Special (KBS2 | 2019), as Lee Yeon Seo
Angel’s Last Mission: Love (KBS2 | 2019), as Lee Yeon Seo
The Hymn of Death (SBS | 2018), as Yun Shim Deok
Still 17 (SBS | 2018), as Woo Seo Ri
My Golden Life New Year’s Eve Special (KBS2 | 2017), as Seo Ji Ahn
My Golden Life (KBS2 | 2017), as Seo Ji Ahn
Stranger (tvN | 2017), as Young Eun Soo
The Legend of the Blue Sea – The Legend Continues (SBS | 2016), as Cha Shi Ah
The Legend of the Blue Sea (SBS | 2016), as Cha Shi Ah
Forever Young 2 (VTV3 | 2016), as Han Mi So
Five Enough (KBS2 | 2016), as Lee Yun Tae
She Was Pretty (MBC | 2015), as Han Seol
Oh My Ghost (tvN | 2015), as Kang Eun Hee
Forever Young (VTV3 | 2014), as Han Mi So
High School King of Savvy (tvN | 2014), as Go Yoon Joo
Angel Eyes (SBS | 2014), as Young Cha Min Soo
School 2013 (KBS2 | 2012), as a supporting character

TV Shows

Saturday Night Live Korea: Season 11 (NBC | 2021), as a guest
2019 KBS Drama Awards (KBS | 2019), as the co-host
2018 SBS Drama Awards (SBS | 2018), as the co-host
MMTG (SBS | 2018), as a guest
My Little Old Boy (SBS | 2016), as a guest
Knowing Bros (JTBC | 2015), as a guest
Running Man (SBS | 2010), as a guest
Happy Together: Season 3 (KBS2 | 2007), as a guest

Music Video Appearances

Snowfall (2018) – g.o.d
Feel Like (2018) – Naul
Curious (2013) – What Women Want feat. Jung Yup from Brown Eyed Soul

Awards

2021 Korean Film Producers Association Awards – Close-Up Award – Shin Hye Sun
KBS Drama Awards – Best Couple Award – Angel’s Last Mission: Love
2019 KBS Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award (Actress) – Angel’s Last Mission: Love
2018 APAN Star Awards – Top Excellence Award (Actress in a Serial Drama) – My Golden Life
2018 SBS Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award (Actress in a Monday – Tuesday Drama) – Still 17
2017 KBS Drama Awards – Best Couple Award – My Golden Life
2017 KBS Drama Awards – Excellence Award (Actress in a Serial Drama) – My Golden Life
2016 Scene Stealer Festival – Rookie of the Year – Five Enough and A Violent Prosecutor

Nominations

2021 Baeksang Arts Awards – Best New Actress (Film) – Innocence
2021 Baeksang Arts Awards – Best Actress (Television) – Mr. Queen
2021 Blue Dragon Film Awards – Best New Actress – Innocence
2019 Seoul International Drama Awards – Best Actress – The Hymn of Death
2019 KBS Drama Awards – Excellence Award (Actress in a Miniseries) – Angel’s Last Mission: Love
2018 Korea Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award (Actress) – My Golden Life
2018 Baeksang Arts Awards – Best Actress (Television) – My Golden Life
2018 The Seoul Awards – Best Actress – My Golden Life and Still 17
2017 The Seoul Awards – Best New Actress – Stranger 2
2017 KBS Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award (Actress) – My Golden Life
2016 KBS Drama Awards – Best Supporting Actress – Five Enough
2016 KBS Drama Awards – Best New Actress – Five Enough
2016 SBS Drama Awards 2016 – Excellence Award (Actress in a Fantasy Drama) – The Legend of the Blue Sea
2015 MBC Drama Awards – Best New Actress in a Miniseries – She Was Pretty

Quotes

“I can only think that I was lucky. I was able to show a new side of myself every time because I got offers for diverse characters. Because I was able to show the contrast in my acting, I suppose that’s why I was called a ‘rising star.’”

“There have been moments of regret over my decisions, but I’m not sure. Sometimes, I just feel a strong pull toward certain roles.”

“I’m the youngest daughter in the family. I still live with my parents, so I’m sure it’s still hard for them. I sleep a lot and there are times when my mother has to wake me up at dawn because I slept through the alarm. I’m still a baby to my parents, so they take care of me a lot.”

“I enjoy being comfortable and I think I am someone who is very easy-going.”

“I occasionally feel proud of myself. I’m a strong person – I have that much faith in myself.”

FAQs

Who is Shin Hye Sun?

She is a South Korean actress.

Who is Shin Hye Sun’s real name?

Her real name is Shin Hye Sun (신혜선).

What makes Shin Hye Sun famous?

She’s famous because of her roles in various drama series such as My Golden Life (2017), Still 17 (2018), The Hymn of Death (2018), Angel’s Last Mission: Love (2019), and Mr. Queen (2020–2021).

Where is Shin Hye Sun from?

She was born in Seoul, South Korea.

How old is Shin Hye Sun?

She was born in 1989, and she is 35 years old as of 2024.

When does Shin Hye Sun celebrate her birthday?

She celebrates on the 31st of every August.

How tall is Shin Hye Sun?

Her height is 5’7″ or 170 cm.

Who are Shin Hye Sun’s parents?

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

Is Shin Hye Sun married?

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

Who is Shin Hye Sun’s ex-boyfriend?

Her ex-boyfriend is not known.

How rich is Shin Hye Sun?

Her net worth is around $5 million to $10 million.

What is Shin Hye Sun’s nationality?

Her nationality is South Korean.

Shin Hye Sun is a famous South Korean actress whose passion for acting goes back to when she was still a child. Clearly, this rising starlet is very determined about her dream.