Yim Siwan
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About
Yim Siwan is a South Korean actor and singer.
| Full Name | Yim Siwan | 임시완 | 任時完 |
|---|---|
| AKA | Im Siwan |
| Born | December 1, 1988 |
| Hometown | Eomgung-dong, Sasang-gu, Busan, South Korea |
| Height | 168cm | 5′-06″ |
| Blood Type | B |
| Family | Mother, Father, Older Sister |
| Education | Woosong College (A.A.) Dong-Ah Institute of Media and Arts (dropout) Pusan National University (dropout) Gudeok High School Eomgung Middle School Hakjin Elementary School |
| Years Active | 2010 – present |
| Group | ZE:A |
| Sub-Unit | ZE:A FIVE |
| Position | Lead Vocalist |
| Agency | PLUM A&C |
| Official Page |  |
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Emergency Declaration | |
| Boston 1947 | Seo Yunbok | |
| 2017 | The Merciless | Jo Hyunsoo |
| ONE-LINE | Lee Minjae | |
| 2016 | A Melody to Remember | Han Sangryul |
| 2015 | Rio 2 | Blu (voice) |
| 2013 | The Attorney | Park Jinwoo |
| Incomplete Life : Prequel | Jang Geurae |
TV Series
| Year | Title | Role • EP |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 – 2021 | Run On | Ki Seongyeom |
| 2019 | Strangers From Hell | Yoon Jongu |
| 2017 | The King in Love | Wang One |
| 2014 | Misaeng: Incomplete Life | Jang Geurae |
| Triangle | Yoon Yangha • Jang Dongwoo | |
| 2013 | Waiting for Love | Jeong Jinguk |
| 2012 | Standby | Siwan |
| Man From the Equator | young Lee Jangil | |
| Moon Embracing the Sun | young Heo Yeom | |
| Cameo | ||
| 2013 | Pure Love | young Jeong Woosung |
| 2012 | Reply 1997 | EP04 |
| 2010 – 2011 | Gloria | |
| 2010 | Marry Me | |
| Prosecutor Princess | ||
Music Video
| Year | Artist | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Acoustic Collabo | Whistle |
| 2014 | SoReal | My Heart Says |
| 2012 | ZIA | For a year |
| Koo Hara | SECRET LOVE |
Discography
Original Soundtrack
| Year | OST | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Run On OST Part.12 | I And You |
| 2017 | The King in Love OST Part.4 | My Heart |
| 2014 | Misaeng: Incomplete Life OST Part.5 | Be Alright |
Collaboration
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | TICK-TOCK TICK-TOCK | with Jo Hyunah (URBAN ZAKAPA) |
Yim Siwan Facts
- He got an audition offer from a staff of STAR EMPIRE after participating in Chin Chin Star Festival.
- Training Period: 2 years
- He changed his legal name from Yim Woongjae to Yim Siwan when he was a K-pop trainee.
- His name Siwan means ‘It’s perfect, time-wise’.
- He is not a religious person.
- Yim Siwan moved from Busan to Seoul at 21 to become a singer.
- He was a mechanical engineering major at Pusan National University, but he dropped out after his first year.
- He was a theatre major at Dong-Ah Institute of Media and Arts, but he dropped out.
- Yim Siwan received his associate’s degree in applied music from Woosong College.
- Hobby: cooking
- His childhood role model was his father.
- He learned the violin for 6 years until 6th grade.
- Superpower he would want to have: rewind time
- “Anyone can be anything.” is one of his favorite phrases in the movie Zootopia.
- MBTI: ENFJ
- Mandatory Military Service:
Republic of Korea Army
July 11, 2017 – March 27, 2019
Family
- Mother
- Father
He majored in mechanical engineering. - Older Sister
References: PLUM A&C TMI Interview, 100603 The Asia Business Daily, 140120 TV Daily, 160115 Newsen, January 2021 FAULT Magazine, March 2021 GQ Korea
