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Lim Ji-yeon

Known For
Acting
Born
June 23, 1990 in Seoul, South Korea
Active Years
1992–2026 (35 Years)
Total Credits
39 credits in database
Acting Born Jun 23, 1990 Seoul, South Korea 39 credits
39
Total Credits
1992–2026
35 Years Career Span
14
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Lim Ji-yeon is a South Korean actress born in Seoul, South Korea on June 23, 1990. After appearing in a number of short films and plays, she had her first feature film role in the 2014 movie Obsessed. Her role in the film earned her a Best New Actress nomination at the 35th Blue Dragon Film Awards, as well as wins at the 51st Grand Bell Awards and the 51st Baeksang Arts Awards, among other accolades. She later gained international acclaim for her role in the Netflix series The Glory, which aired from 2022 to 2023, winning Best Supporting Actress at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards. She is also known for portraying the protagonist in the historical drama The Tale of Lady Ok from 2024 to 2025 and appearing in Netflix projects including My Royal Nemesis in 2026.

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Career

Career overview

Lim Ji-yeon is a South Korean actress born on June 23, 1990, in Seoul, South Korea. After appearing in a number of short films and plays, she secured her first feature film role in the 2014 movie Obsessed. Her performance in the film earned her a Best New Actress nomination at the 35th Blue Dragon Film Awards, as well as wins at the 51st Grand Bell Awards and the 51st Baeksang Arts Awards, along with other accolades.

Later in her career, she achieved international acclaim for her role in the Netflix hit series The Glory, which aired from 2022 to 2023. For her work in the series, she won the award for Best Supporting Actress at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards. In addition to these projects, Lim is well-known for portraying the protagonist in the historical drama The Tale of Lady Ok, broadcast from 2024 to 2025, and for her appearance in Netflix's My Royal Nemesis in 2026.

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Career timeline

My Royal Nemesis
Nice to Not Meet You
Fresh off the SeaThe Tale of Lady OkRevolver
Salon DripThe Killing VoteDex's Fridge InterviewLies Hidden in My GardenDisarmed
The GloryJust an ExcuseMoney Heist: Korea - Joint Economic AreaBlue Dragon Series AwardsHouse of Lies
The Game CaterersMojitoSpiritwalkerWhistle StopFollowers
Welcome 2 LifeTazza: One Eyed Jack
You Quiz on the Block
Windy Mi PoongThe Royal GamblerLuck-Key
The TreacherousHigh Society
ObsessedSpring FeverRomance in Seoul
When September Ends
Dear Catastrophe
Law of the Jungle
Running Man
Inspector Park Moon Su
SBS Drama Awards

Full Filmography

39 titles
  • My Royal Nemesis (2026) as Shin Seo-ri / Kang Dan-sim
  • Nice to Not Meet You (2025) as Wi Jeong-sin
  • Fresh off the Sea (2024) as Self
  • The Tale of Lady Ok (2024) as Gudeok / Ok Tae-Young
  • Revolver (2024) as Jeong Yoon-sun
  • Salon Drip (2023) as Self
  • The Killing Vote (2023) as Joo Hyun
  • Dex's Fridge Interview (2023) as self
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  • Lies Hidden in My Garden (2023) as Choo Sang-eun
  • Disarmed (2023)
  • The Glory (2022) as Park Yeon-jin
  • Just an Excuse (2022) as Self
  • Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area (2022) as Seoul
  • Blue Dragon Series Awards (2022) as Self
  • House of Lies (2022) as Song Ji-na
  • Besties in Wonderland (2022)
  • The Game Caterers (2021) as Self
  • Mojito (2021) as So Joong Hee
  • Spiritwalker (2021) as Moon Jin-ah
  • Whistle Stop (2021) as 역무원
  • Followers (2021) as Park Soo Young [Detective]
  • Welcome 2 Life (2019) as Ra Shi-On
  • Tazza: One Eyed Jack (2019) as Young-mi
  • You Quiz on the Block (2018) as Self
  • Windy Mi Poong (2016) as Kim Mi-poong
  • The Royal Gambler (2016) as Dam-Seo
  • Luck-Key (2016) as Song Eun-joo
  • The Treacherous (2015) as Dan-hee
  • High Society (2015) as Lee Ji-yi
  • Obsessed (2014) as Jong Ga-heun
  • Spring Fever (2014) as girl
  • Romance in Seoul (2014) as girl (segment "Spring Fever")
  • When September Ends (2013) as Ji-yeon
  • Dear Catastrophe (2012) as 1st guitar
  • Law of the Jungle (2011)
  • Running Man (2010)
  • Inspector Park Moon Su (2002) as Lee Yeon-hee
  • SBS Drama Awards (1992) as Host
  • 얼라이크 as Lee Eun-seok

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Lim Ji-yeon best known for?

Lim Ji-yeon is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including My Royal Nemesis (2026), Fresh off the Sea (2024), Revolver (2024), Salon Drip (2023).

When and where was Lim Ji-yeon born?

Lim Ji-yeon was born on June 23, 1990 in Seoul, South Korea.

How many credits does Lim Ji-yeon have?

Lim Ji-yeon has accumulated over 39 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1992 to 2026.

What is Lim Ji-yeon's background in cinema and television?

Lim Ji-yeon is a South Korean actress born in Seoul, South Korea on June 23, 1990. After appearing in a number of short films and plays, she had her first feature film role in the 2014 movie Obsessed. Her role in the film earned her a Best New Actress nomination at the 35th Blue Dragon Film Awards, as well as wins at t...

Lim Ji-yeon by the numbers

39credits
11films
28TV series
1992–2026active years

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