Siwan is a singer, actor, and member of a South Korean boys group named ZE:A. The group consists of 9 members: Lee Hoo, Kevin, Kwanghee, Siwan, Taeheon, Heechul, Minwoo, Hyungshik, and Dongjun. On January 7, 2010, Star Empire Entertainment released the band’s debut album. Contracts between ZE:A members and Empire ended in January 2017. Some participants have switched businesses. Members’ comments suggest that although the group is now working separately, it may come back together in the future. ZE:A did not formally break up.
His position in the group is Vocalist, Visual.
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Instagram: @yim_siwang
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Early Life:
He was born in Busan, South Korea.
He has done his Education at Busan Gudeok High School; Busan National University; University of East Broadcasting Arts; Woosong Information College.
Siwan was born as Im Woong-Jae (임웅재), but later legally changed his full name to Im Si-Wan (임시완).
Not much is known about his early life.
Physical Appearance:
He is young, smart, and handsome. He is popular among youths. His looks make him look younger than his actual age. He has brown eyes and light brown hair.
His height is around 175 cm (5’9″) and his weight is around 51 kg (112 lbs). His Blood group is “B”.
Family, Religion & Relationships:
He has an older sister.
Not much is known about his family and his personal relationship.
Facts:
- He is having 1M+followers on Instagram.
- He can play the violin and guitar, among other instruments.
- He enjoys snowboarding, skiing, shopping, and collecting newspaper slivers.
- He belongs to the ZE:A subunit “ZE:A-FIVE.”
- He joined the cast of the historical drama Moon Embracing the Sun (2012) and made his acting debut as the younger Heo Yeom.
- He has served in a variety of capacities as an ambassador, including Honorary Ambassador of the Korea Tourism Organization (2012), Brand Ambassador of Tissot Swatch Group Korea (2012), Brand Ambassador of Pret-a-Porter Busan (Busan Fashion Week) (2012), Honorary Ambassador of the Woosong University of Informatics (2012), Brand Youth Ambassador of Gyeonggi Province (2013), High Ambassador of the Korea International Trade Association (2014), and Brand Ambassador of FinTech Financial Technology Group Inc. (2014).
- Many claims that Im Si-wan is primarily kind and modest.
- He is quiet and prefers to reflect a lot before speaking in an interview.
- He displays a lot of comfort and engages in a lot of amusing behavior when he is around close pals.
- Based on their images together, you can tell if someone is close to him or not. They are not that near if his face is normal, and they are close if his face is amusing.
- He is good friends with Park Hyung-sik, one of the ZE:A members. In interviews and broadcasts, they frequently describe one another as soul mates.
- He enjoys solving Rubik’s Cubes as a pastime. With it, he has consistently attempted to break records, and the quickest time to date is 36 seconds.
- On the advice of his teacher, he took a brief course in Go () and violin in primary school.
- From the third grade of elementary school through the third grade of high school, he served as both the vice president and class president for a total of ten years.
- Michael Bublé is his favorite international artist.
- He supports Arsenal F.C., a London-based professional football team.
- His management business Plum Entertainment had plans to make him a full-time actor.
- He likes eating sundae and kkakdugi with pork rice soup.
- To support needy families, he gave the Community Chest of Korea 40 million Won ($35,585 USD) (2021).
- A female who has the same interests as Im Si-wan does is her ideal type.
- After his contract with Star Empire Entertainment terminated in January 2017, he signed with Plum Entertainment in March 2017.
- On July 11, 2017, he joined in the military, and on March 27, 2019, he was released. Due to his strong performance, he was selected to serve as an assistant teacher for new recruits.
- He officially changed his first name from Woong-jae to Si-wan before making his 2010 debut. He was enlisted as a trainee by Star Empire while he was in Busan for the Chin Chin Song Festival.
Im Si-wan in Movies:
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2021
- Emergency Declaration (비상선언) | as Passenger
- Smartphone (스마트폰) | as Unknown
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2020
- Boston 1947 (보스턴 1947) | as Seo Yoon Bok
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2017
- The Merciless (불한당: 나쁜 놈들의 세상) | as Jo Hyun Soo
- One-Line (원라인) | as Min Jae
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2016
- A Melody To Remember (오빠 생각) | as Han Sang Ryul
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2013
- The Attorney (변호인) | as Park Jin Woo
- Misaeng: Prequel (미생 프리퀄) | as Jang Geu Rae
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2011
- Ronin Pop | as Lee
Im Si-wan in Drama Series:
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2021
- Island: Season 1 (아일랜드1) | Aired on OCN, as Unknown
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2020
- Run On (런온) | Aired on jTBC, Netflix, as Ki Seon Gyeom
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2019
- Strangers from Hell (타인은 지옥이다) | Aired on OCN, as Yoon Jong Woo
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2017
- My Catman (捡来的猫男) | Aired on Tencent Video, as Chen Mo
- The King in Love (왕은 사랑한다) | Aired on MBC, as Wang Won
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2014
- Misaeng: Incomplete Life (미생) | Aired on tvN, as Jang Geu Rae
- Triangle (트라이앵글) | Aired on MBC, as Jang Dong Woo / Yoon Yang Ha
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2013
- Pure Love (일말의 순정) | Aired on KBS2, as Jung Woo Sung [Young]
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2012
- Reply 1997 (응답하라 1997) | Aired on tvN, as ROTC student (Ep. 4)
- Standby (스탠바이) | Aired on MBC, as Shi Wan
- The Equator Man (적도의 남자) | Aired on KBS2, as Lee Jang Il [Young]
- Moon Embracing the Sun (해를 품은 달) | Aired on MBC, as Heo Yeom [Young]
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2010
- Gloria (글로리아) | Aired on MBC, as Singer trainee (Ep. 11, 14)
- Please Marry Me (결혼해주세요) | Aired on KBS2, as Trainee (Ep. 18)
- Prosecutor Princess (검사 프린세스) | Aired on SBS, as Trainee (Ep. 2)
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