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Shim Eun-ha

Known For
Acting
Born
September 23, 1972 in Seongnam, Gyeonggi, South Korea
Active Years
1992–2000 (9 Years)
Total Credits
15 credits in database
Acting Born Sep 23, 1972 Seongnam, Gyeonggi, South Korea 15 credits
15
Total Credits
1992–2000
9 Years Career Span
2
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: Shim Eun-ha (Acting).
Goal: Factual identity profile.
Constraints: Use only provided facts. No inventions. No markdown (no asterisks, no headings, etc.). Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Word count: 90-130 words.
Name: Shim Eun-ha (심은하).
Birthdate: September 23, 1972.
Birthplace: Seongnam, Gyeonggi, South Korea [1] OR Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea [6]. (Note: I will mention the birthplace as provided, but since there's a discrepancy between Seongnam and Gimpo, I'll stick to the general region or pick one if necessary, but usually, in archival work, if sources conflict, I should be careful. However, the prompt says "Use ONLY facts present above". I'll use the information available).
Status: Retired South Korean actress.
Career highlights: Rose to popularity in the 1990s. Starred in dramas such as The Last Match, M, and Trap of Youth. Best known for her performance in the melodrama Christmas in August, for which she won Best Actress awards in 1998. Also appeared in the romantic comedy Art Museum by the Zoo.
Retirement: Retired from show business in 2001 at the height of her fame.
Reputation: Regarded as one of the early figures associated with the title Nation's First Love. Described as the most beloved South Korean actress of that decade.
Other details: Height 165 cm [6]. Debuted on film with My Old Sweetheart [6].

Shim Eun-ha is a retired South Korean actress born on September 23, 1972. She rose to popularity during the 1990s, starring in television dramas including The Last Match, M, and Trap of Youth. She is best known for her performance in the melodrama Christmas in August, which earned her Best Actress awards in 1998, and for her role in the romantic comedy Art Museum by the Zoo. Shim is regarded as one of the early figures associated

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Career

Career overview

Shim Eun-ha is a retired South Korean actress born on September 23, 1972. She rose to popularity in the 1990s, starring in highly rated Korean dramas such as The Last Match, M, and Trap of Youth. She rose to prominence after debuting through a major broadcast audition and quickly captured public attention with leading roles in popular television dramas. She is widely regarded as one of the early figures associated with the title Nation's First Love due to her portrayals of pure and emotionally resonant characters.

She is best known for her acclaimed performance in the melodrama Christmas in August, directed by Hur Jin-ho, for which she swept Best Actress awards in 1998. This was followed by a well-received turn in the romantic comedy Art Museum by the Zoo. While she debuted on film with My Old Sweetheart, she also performed in several television soap operas.

Shim suddenly retired from show business at the height of her fame in 2001. Her mystique solidified her status as the most beloved South Korean actress of that decade. Her gentle, intelligent, and emotionally resonant image made her a cultural phenomenon.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Interview
Trap of YouthTell Me SomethingThe UprisingTrap of Youth
White Nights 3.98Christmas in AugustArt Museum by the Zoo
Beautiful My Lady
Born to Kill
Suk HeeMy Old Sweetheart
The Last MatchM
Lonely Powerful Man

Full Filmography

15 titles
  • Interview (2000) as Lee Young-hee
  • Trap of Youth (1999)
  • Tell Me Something (1999) as Chae Su-yeon
  • The Uprising (1999) as Il Sook-hwa
  • Trap of Youth (1999) as 윤희
  • White Nights 3.98 (1998) as Anastasia Jang
  • Christmas in August (1998) as Da-rim
  • Art Museum by the Zoo (1998) as Chun-hi
  • Advertisement
  • Beautiful My Lady (1997) as Yoo Seon-young
  • Born to Kill (1996) as Soo-ha
  • Suk Hee (1995) as Suk Hee
  • My Old Sweetheart (1995) as Yoo-ri
  • The Last Match (1994) as 정다슬
  • M (1994) as Park Ma Ri
  • Lonely Powerful Man (1992)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Shim Eun-ha best known for?

Shim Eun-ha is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Christmas in August (1998), Brand of Shame (1968).

When and where was Shim Eun-ha born?

Shim Eun-ha was born on September 23, 1972 in Seongnam, Gyeonggi, South Korea.

How many credits does Shim Eun-ha have?

Shim Eun-ha has accumulated over 15 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1992 to 2000.

What is Shim Eun-ha's background in cinema and television?

Subject: Shim Eun-ha (Acting). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: Use only provided facts. No inventions. No markdown (no asterisks, no headings, etc.). Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word count: 90-130 words. Name: Shim Eun-ha (심은하). Birthdate: September 23, 1972. Birthplace: Seongnam, Gyeongg...

Shim Eun-ha by the numbers

15credits
9films
6TV series
1992–2000active years

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