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Comprehensive chronicle of Yim Si-wan's journey to global stardom
Yim Si-wan won Best Actor at the 2024 Blue Dragon Series Awards for his standout performance in 'Boyhood', cementing his status as a top-tier talent. The prestigious award marks another career milestone for the acclaimed actor.
Yim Si-wan won the best actor award at the Blue Dragon Series Awards for his role in 'Boyhood,' marking a significant career achievement.
Yim Si-wan's drama 'The Incomplete' won Best Drama Series at the 20th Asian Television Awards on December 7, 2015, cementing his rising stardom. The win in Singapore marked a major career breakthrough for the actor.
Yim Si-wan's drama 'The Incomplete' won Best Drama Series at the 20th Asian Television Awards, marking a career milestone.
Netflix revealed on June 18, 2023, that Yim Si-wan would join 'Squid Game 2'’s cast, a major career boost following the show’s global success. His undisclosed role debuted when the series premiered on December 26, 2023, opening doors to wider international recognition.
Netflix announced Yim Si-wan's casting in 'Squid Game 2,' marking a significant career milestone, though his role remains undisclosed.
"Yim Si-wan joins the cast of 'Squid Game 2' on Netflix, marking a major opportunity for his global exposure, though his character details remain undisclosed."
Yim Si-wan stars in the historical sports drama 'Road to Boston', delivering a transformative performance as marathoner Suh Yun-bok. The film's premiere marks a major promotional milestone for the project.
Yim Si-wan stars in the upcoming historical sports drama 'Road to Boston,' premiering soon in theaters, where his physical and emotional dedication to the role is highly anticipated.
Netflix has cast Yim Si-wan as the lead in its action spinoff 'Mantis', solidifying his place in a major franchise. This role adds to his versatile acting repertoire.
Netflix cast Yim Si-wan as the lead in the action spinoff 'Mantis.'
Episodes 15 and 16 of 'The King Loves' scored 7.2% and 6.2% ratings, placing second in its time slot. Yim Si-wan's strong performance reaffirms his popularity in historical dramas.
Episodes 15 and 16 of Yim Si-wan's 'The King Loves' achieved solid ratings of 7.2% and 6.2%, securing second place in its time slot and showcasing his enduring appeal in historical dramas.
Yim Si-wan's film 'The Merciless' made waves as the runner-up at the South Korean box office, selling 376,712 tickets on its opening weekend after premiering at Cannes' Midnight Screening section. The film's global appeal was boosted by pre-sales to 85 countries and a French theatrical release, cementing Yim Si-wan's rising international stardom.
Yim Si-wan's rising versatility as an actor was highlighted at 'The Merciless' press conference in Seoul, where his playful chemistry with co-star Seol Kyung-gu charmed attendees and media.
Yim Si-wan's film 'The Merciless' screened in Cannes' Midnight section/premiered in the Midnight Screening slot at the 70th Cannes Film Festival, gaining global attention and boosting his international profile, while its domestic release date remains pending.
Yim Si-wan stars as an undercover detective in 'The Merciless', a highly anticipated film set for successful South Korean release and international distribution after being pre-sold to 85 countries.
Yim Si-wan's film 'The Merciless' was the South Korean box office runner-up with 376,712 tickets sold this weekend, further cementing its popularity and prestige following its Cannes Film Festival selection.
The 70th Cannes Film Festival's conclusion and the screening of 'The Merciless' could boost Yim Si-wan's acting reputation and impact the film's global success.
"The Merciless," which premiered at Cannes, is expanding Yim Si-wan's international presence with its French theatrical release by ARP, a distributor of Korean films.
Netflix's 'Unlocked' (2023) stars Yim Si-wan as the villain Jun-yeong, his second dark role after 'Emergency Declaration' (2022). Though known for these intense performances, he clarified they contrast with his real personality, highlighting his acting range. Yim Si-wan also shared his initial hesitation about the role but embraced its creative challenges.
Yim Si-wan stars as the villain Jun-yeong (a serial killer) in Netflix's 'Unlocked,' his second consecutive villain role, demonstrating his versatility in dark, complex roles despite his initial hesitation about playing villainous characters and clarifying that he differs from his characters in real life.
Yim Si-wan's disaster film 'Emergency Declaration' premiered in the 2021 Cannes Film Festival's Out of Competition section, boosting his global profile. The star-studded blockbuster, featuring Im as Jin-seok, hit Korean theaters in August 2022, cementing his place in high-profile cinema.
The film 'Emergency Declaration' gained international prestige by being selected for the Out of Competition section at the 74th Cannes Film Festival, marking Yim Si-wan's involvement in an internationally acclaimed project and highlighting its global recognition.
Yim Si-wan stars in the highly anticipated disaster film 'Emergency Declaration,' set to release soon in Korean theaters, which could boost his career with its high-profile cast.
"Yim Si-wan's disaster film 'Emergency Declaration' is set to premiere in theaters, marking his debut in a major blockbuster."
Yim Si-wan returns to TV in 'Strangers from Hell', a webtoon-based thriller premiering in late 2019. Playing a man tormented by eerie neighbors in Seoul, he makes a strong post-military comeback.
Yim Si-wan's post-military comeback drama 'Strangers from Hell,' based on a webtoon and set to air later this year, is anticipated to revitalize his acclaimed acting career.
Yim Si-wan stars in the 2019 thriller 'Strangers from Hell' as a man facing bizarre neighbors in Seoul, marking his post-military acting comeback.
Yim Si-wan stars as Crown Prince Wang Won in MBC's 2017 historical drama 'The King Loves', proving his acting range. His busy filming schedule likely kept him from attending the Cannes Film Festival that year.
Yim Si-wan stars as Crown Prince Wang Won in the upcoming MBC drama 'The King Loves,' marking his continued genre diversification, though his busy filming schedule may keep him from attending Cannes.
'The King Loves' premieres on MBC TV, featuring Yim Si-wan as King Chungseon.
Yim Si-wan attended the 2017 Cannes Film Festival for 'The Merciless', where his role as undercover cop Hyeon-su boosted his international profile. Inspired by the experience, he aimed for more ambitious projects, calling it a pivotal career moment. The film hit theaters on May 18, 2017, further cementing his rising star status.
Yim Si-wan was inspired by attending the Cannes Film Festival for 'The Merciless' to pursue more ambitious acting roles.
Yim Si-wan's upcoming film 'The Merciless' is a notable addition to his acting career, though specific details or reactions about the project remain undisclosed.
Yim Si-wan attended the Cannes Film Festival for 'The Merciless', showcasing his rising global acclaim.
Yim Si-wan stars as an undercover cop in 'The Merciless', a career milestone after its Cannes screening, as he anticipates its impact on his future roles.
Yim Si-wan’s film 'A Melody to Remember' topped the box office upon its January 21, 2016 release, boosted by FSC-led promotions tied to his fintech ambassador role. However, it was soon surpassed by 'The Revenant'.
Yim Si-wan's movie 'A Melody to Remember' initially led the box office with 26.8% ticket sales, supported by FSC promotions, but was later overtaken by 'The Revenant'.
Yim Si-wan rose to fame in 2014 with his breakout role in 'Misaeng (Incomplete Life)', proving his acting chops and successfully transitioning from K-pop idol to acclaimed actor. The drama's success boosted his career and public recognition, opening doors to more prominent acting opportunities.
Yim Si-wan's acclaimed lead performance in the hit series 'Misaeng' cemented his successful transition from K-pop idol to respected actor, elevating his popularity, critical reputation, and public recognition beyond his idol group fame.
Yim Si-wan starred as Jin-woo in 'The Attorney', a film inspired by late President Roh Moo-hyun, which boosted his career and cemented his reputation as a rising talent in Korean entertainment. The role opened doors to more prominent film and TV opportunities.
Yim Si-wan's role in 'The Attorney', a film inspired by late President Roh Moo-hyun, boosted his credibility and reputation as an actor, leading to more opportunities in Korean cinema and television.
Yim Si-wan stars as Suh Yun-bok, Korea’s first Boston Marathon winner in 1947, in 'Road to Boston'. The film celebrates this historic sports milestone, showcasing Im’s portrayal of Suh’s triumph and the pride it inspired.
Yim Si-wan stars as Suh Yun-bok in 'Road to Boston,' depicting his historic 1947 Boston Marathon win, which set a world record and marked a proud moment in Korean sports history.
Yim Si-wan made his official solo debut with the EP 'The Reason' in 2025, featuring five tracks and marking a significant milestone in his music career by revealing new musical styles.
Yim Si-wan will release his first EP 'The Reason' as a solo artist, featuring five tracks including the lead single of the same title. This represents his official solo debut and showcases his previously unreleased musical tastes to the public. His agency SMArt announced this as a significant career milestone offering listeners a new side of him.
Yim Si-wan launched his career in 2010 as a member of the hit boy band ZE:A, debuting in January and paving the way for his successful entertainment career.
Yim Si-wan began his entertainment career as a member of ZE:A before transitioning into a successful acting career.
Yim Si-wan debuted as a member of the K-pop boy band ZE:A, marking the beginning of his professional music career. This established his foundation in the entertainment industry before transitioning to acting.
