Lim Ji-yeon

Quick Facts: Who was Lim Ji-yeon?

Subject:

Lim Ji-yeon

Known for:

Acclaimed South Korean actress known for dramatic transformations and leading roles.

Born:

1990-06-23

Century / Era:

1990s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Lim Ji-yeon (Korean: 임지연; born June 23, 1990) is a South Korean actress. After appearing in a number of short films and plays, she had her first feature film role in Obsessed (2014). The role earned her Best New Actress nominations at the 35th Blue Dragon Film Awards and 51st Baeksang Arts Awards, and wins at the 51st Grand Bell Awards and 23rd Buil Film Awards. She gained international acclaim with the Netflix hit series The Glory (2022–2023), for which she received the Baeksang Arts Award for Best Supporting Actress, among other accolades. Lim subsequently starred in the mystery thriller Lies Hidden in My Garden (2023), action film Revolver (2024), historical drama The Tale of Lady Ok (2024–2025), and romantic comedy My Royal Nemesis (2026).

Career & Major Achievements

Lim dreamed of becoming an actress after watching the musical Cats as a child. Due to her parents concerns, she studied humanities in high school. Eventually, she entered the Korea National University of Arts, where she majored in acting and started walking the path of an actress after persuading her parents. Lim was part of the Class of 2009 in the Department of Acting, alongside classmates such as Byun Yo-han, Suho, and Park Jeong-min. Lim debuted in 2011 through the short film Dear Catastrophe.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

She also appeared in other short films such as When September Ends in 2013. In 2013, while still a student, Lim was cast in the erotic romance film Obsessed directed by Kim Dae-woo. The film was released in 2014, and her performance as Jong Ga-heun earned her Best New Actress accolades from the prestigious Blue Dragon Film Awards, Grand Bell Awards, Buil Film Awards and Baeksang Arts Awards. In 2015, Lim took on the role of ambitious concubine Dan-hee in period drama film The Treacherous directed by Min Kyu-dong. In June 2015, she made her small screen debut as Lee Ji-yi in High Society.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1990 (1990-06-23): Birth of Lim Ji-yeon — Acclaimed South Korean actress known for dramatic transformations and leading roles.
2. 2009: 2009 Milestone — Lim was part of the Class of 2009 in the Department of Acting, alongside classmates such as Byun Yo-han, Suho, and Park Jeong-min.
3. 2011: 2011 Milestone — Lim debuted in 2011 through the short film Dear Catastrophe.
4. 2013: 2013 Milestone — She also appeared in other short films such as When September Ends in 2013.
5. 2014: 2014 Milestone — After appearing in a number of short films and plays, she had her first feature film role in Obsessed (2014).
6. 2015: 2015 Milestone — In 2015, Lim took on the role of ambitious concubine Dan-hee in period drama film The Treacherous directed by Min Kyu-dong.
7. 2022: 2022 Milestone — She gained international acclaim with the Netflix hit series The Glory (2022–2023), for which she received the Baeksang Arts Award for Best Supporting Actress, among other accolades.
8. 2023: 2023 Milestone — Lim subsequently starred in the mystery thriller Lies Hidden in My Garden (2023), action film Revolver (2024), historical drama The Tale of Lady Ok (2024–2025), and romantic comedy My Royal Nemesis (2026).

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Lim Ji-yeon

True or False: “Lim Ji-yeon's first major film role, Obsessed, was released in 2014.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While she appeared in the film, her debut came earlier in a short film titled Dear Catastrophe.

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