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Kim Se-jeong, born on August 28, 1996 in Gimje, North Jeolla, South Korea, is an actor and singer. As of 2026, Kim Se-jeong is 29 years old. Schooling on record includes Hanyang Women's University.
My Take
Kim Se-jeong's career is a textbook case of resilience paying off. Finishing second on Produce 101 could have been a footnote, but she parlayed that exposure through I.O.I and Gugudan into a durable identity as both singer and actress. What draws me to her is the sense that she never coasts on idol packaging; there is a sincerity in her performances that reads as earned rather than manufactured. Coming from a small city in North Jeolla and surviving one of the most brutal audition formats says plenty about her grit. I expect her acting work to keep deepening, and I am genuinely curious to watch it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kim Se-jeong
- Name (Japanese)
- 金世正
- Born
- August 28, 1996 (age 29)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rat
- Origin
- Gimje, North Jeolla, South Korea
- Occupation
- actor / singer
2. Background
- University
- Hanyang Women's University
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Kim Se-jeong born?
Born August 28, 1996 (age 29).
Where is Kim Se-jeong from?
Kim Se-jeong is from Gimje, North Jeolla, South Korea.
What does Kim Se-jeong do?
Kim Se-jeong works as actor, singer.
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