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My Take
Im Ye-jin is genuinely a piece of Korean cinema history, and I love that the data captures her as the original 'Nation's Little Sister.' Debuting as a teenager in the 1970s, she defined the wholesome high-school heartthrob roles of her era before maturing into a respected veteran across film, TV and stage. Watching her career is like watching Korean entertainment itself grow up. A Seoul native and Dongguk University graduate, she's the rare star who stayed relevant across decades. For me she embodies the long game in acting; the teen idol who became an elder stateswoman of the craft.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lim Ye-jin
- Name (Japanese)
- イム・イェジン
- Reading
- いむ・いぇじん
- Born
- January 24, 1960 (age 66)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rat
- Origin
- Seoul, South Korea
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor / stage actor
2. Background
- High school
- Muhak Girls' High School
- University
- Dongguk University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Lim Ye-jin born?
Born January 24, 1960 (age 66).
Where is Lim Ye-jin from?
Lim Ye-jin is from Seoul, South Korea.
What does Lim Ye-jin do?
Lim Ye-jin works as actor, film actor, television actor, stage actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.