Profile and Facts about Shin Ye Eun, Actress who Plays Opposite Ong Seungwoo in the Drama 'MORE THAN FRIENDS'

Kapanlagi.com - Shin Ye Eun is a South Korean actress under JYP Entertainment. The woman who was born on January 18, 1998 in Sokcho, South Korea made her debut through the web drama A-TEEN in 2018. Her role as Do Hana successfully caught the public's attention. A year later, she starred in A-TEEN SEASON 2 and the drama HE IS PSYCHOMETRIC with Park Jin Young GOT7.

Other dramas she has starred in include MEOW, THE SECRET BOY as Kim Sol Ah and most recently she starred in the drama MORE THAN FRIENDS as Kyung Woo Yeon alongside Ong Seungwoo.

Here are some other interesting facts about Shin Ye Eun that you should know!

1. Starting Her Career as a Model

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Having a naturally beautiful face, Shin Ye Eun was once selected as the cover model for a Korean campus magazine called College Tomorrow 840 in 2017. After the photoshoot, she was immediately flooded with offers from Korean entertainment companies to join them. However, she eventually chose to join one of the top 3 agencies in Korea, JYP Entertainment.

2. Rumored to Debut as a Member of JYP Girl Group

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Shin Ye Eun initially joined JYP as a trainee in 2018. Like other trainees, she was busy with singing and dancing training. However, after landing a leading role in the web drama A-TEEN, this beautiful woman officially signed a contract as an actress with the agency.

She was also rumored to debut as a member of JYP's new girl group. In response to that, Ye Eun said that she often heard such news, but she felt that her singing and dancing abilities were not yet sufficient for debut as an idol. Meanwhile, her career in the acting world is expanding and gaining more public attention.

3. Having Acting Talent From Her Grandfather

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It turns out that her acting talent is inherited from her grandfather. She said that her grandfather was a theater actor, so she was able to learn acting at an early age. Her sister is also involved in the world of classical music. Meanwhile, Ye Eun herself studied at Sungkyunkwan University majoring in performing arts. So it's no wonder that her natural acting ability can captivate the audience.

4. Appearing in Several Korean Music Videos

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Before her debut as an actress, it turns out that Ye Eun first appeared in music videos for JYP band, DAY6, titled Shoot Me. Her acting was very convincing when she was involved in a fierce argument with her beloved in the MV. In addition, she has also been appointed as the main model for Brown Eyed Soul's MV titled Right. Her appearances in several music videos have opened up great opportunities for her career.

5. Appointed as MC Alongside Bomin Golden Child

Bomin Golden Child & Shin Ye Eun © KBS

In 2019, Shin Ye Eun also had the opportunity to become an MC in the music show KBS MUSIC BANK. Paired with Bomin Golden Child, many netizens liked their chemistry. It was proven when they won the Best Couple Awards in the KBS Entertainment Awards in the same year.

6. Getting Two Awards in 2019

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Although she has only been in the K-Drama industry for less than two years, this Capricorn woman has already brought home several awards. Thanks to her acting skills, Ye Eun received the Star of the Year Award at the 12th Korea Drama Awards and also the Rising Female Star at the Brand of the Year Awards in 2019. There is no doubt about the acting talent of this beautiful actress!

7. Back in the drama MORE THAN FRIENDS

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This year Shin Ye Eun is back starring in a drama titled MORE THAN FRIENDS alongside Ong Seung Woo. This romantic genre drama tells the story of two friends who are trapped in the friendzone for 10 years. Shin Ye Eun herself plays Kyung Woo Yeon, a girl who decides to let go of her unrequited love for her friend, Lee Soo played by Ong Seungwoo after a decade of longing.

Directed by Choi Sung Bum, this JTBC drama airs every Friday and Saturday at 22.50 KST or 20.50 WIB.

That's the profile and interesting facts about the beautiful actress Shin Ye Eun. Successfully capturing public attention with her talent and visuals, don't miss Ye Eun's acting in the drama MORE THAN FRIENDS!

Written by: Fitri Mardiana

(kpl/mag)