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My Take
Shim Eun-kyung is one of the most fearless actors I follow. Breaking out in Sunny and Miss Granny was impressive enough, but then she crossed into Japanese-language work and won Best Actress at the Japan Academy Film Prize as the first Korean to do so. Acting convincingly in a second language and winning the country's top honor takes extraordinary nerve and skill. What I admire most is her range: she can make you laugh and break your heart within the same scene. I hope she keeps ignoring borders and chasing roles that scare her.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Shim Eun Kyung
- Name (Japanese)
- シム・ウンギョン
- Reading
- しむ・うんぎょん
- Born
- May 31, 1994 (age 32)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Dog
- Origin
- Gangneung, Gangwon Province, South Korea
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 161 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Cheongdam High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Grand Bell Awards
- Mainichi Film Award for Best Actress
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Shim Eun Kyung born?
Born May 31, 1994 (age 32).
Where is Shim Eun Kyung from?
Shim Eun Kyung is from Gangneung, Gangwon Province, South Korea.
What does Shim Eun Kyung do?
Shim Eun Kyung works as actor, film actor, television actor.
How tall is Shim Eun Kyung?
Shim Eun Kyung is 161 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.