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Sonim

Acting Born Mar 10, 1983 Kochi Prefecture, Japan 27 credits
27
Total Credits
2003–2026
24 Years Career Span
3
Vault Titles
10
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Biography

Subject: Sonim (Acting).
Goal: Factual identity profile.
Constraints: 90-130 words. Plain prose only. No markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes. Use only provided facts.
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[1] TMDB: Stage name: ソニン. Known for: Acting. Credits: 27. Birthday: March 10, 1983. Birthplace: Kochi Prefecture, Japan. Also known as: Sung Sun-Im.
[2] Wikipedia: First appearance: 2003 in television drama High School Teacher [ja]. Award: Best Newcomer at the 36th The Television Drama Academy Award. Left idol music career for theater.
[3] IMDb: Actress: Hanging Garden (2005), Moana 2 (2024), Golden Slumber (2010). Born: 10 March 1983 in Kochi, Japan.
[4] MyDramaList: Born in Shikoku, Japan. Zainichi Korean actress and J-pop singer. Former member of Tsunku-produced duo EE Jump with Yuki Goto.
[5] DramaWiki: Real name: 성선임 / Sung Sun Im (Seong Seon Im). Profession: Singer, songwriter, and actress. Birthdate: 1983-Mar-10. Birthplace: Kochi Prefecture, Japan. Height: 159cm. Star sign: Pisces. Blood type: O. Talent agency: Amuse. TV Shows: Sabakan, Uchu e Iku (Fuji TV, 2026), Houkago Karte 2025 Aki (NTV, 2025).
Name: Sonim (Sung Sun-Im / Seong Seon Im).
Profession: Actress, singer, songwriter.
Birth: March 10, 1983, in Kochi Prefecture, Japan (Shikoku).
Identity: Zainichi Korean.
Career Start: 2003 in High School Teacher [ja].
Awards: Best Newcomer at the 36th

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Career

Career overview

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Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources.
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Name: Sonim (also known as Sung Sun-Im or Seong Seon Im).
Birthdate: March 10, 1983.
Birthplace: Kochi Prefecture, Japan (also described as Shikoku, Japan).
Background: Zainichi Korean actress and J-pop singer. Former member of the Tsunku-produced duo EE Jump with Yuki Goto.
Acting Debut: 2003 in the television drama High School Teacher [ja].
Awards: Won Best Newcomer at the 36th The Television Drama Academy Award for her debut.
Career Shift: Left idol music career to pursue theater.
Known Credits/Works:
Hanging Garden (2005)
Golden Slumber (2010)
Moana 2 (2024)
Sabakan (Fuji TV, 2026)
Uchu e Iku (Fuji TV, 2026)
Houkago Karte 2025 Aki (NTV, 2025)
Profession: Singer, songwriter, and actress.
Talent Agency: Amuse.
Paragraph 1: Background and Debut.
Sonim, also known as Sung Sun-Im or Seong Seon Im, is a Zainichi Korean actress and J-pop singer born on March 10, 1983, in Kochi Prefecture, Japan. Before focusing on acting, she was a member of the Tsunku-produced duo EE Jump alongside Yuki Goto. She made her first acting appearance in 2003 in the television drama High School Teacher [ja]. For this debut performance, she won the Best Newcomer award at the 36th The Television Drama Academy Award. Following her start in television, she left her career as an idol singer to pursue theater.
Paragraph 2: Filmography and Notable Works.
Throughout her career, Sonim has been recognized for her work in various productions. Her acting credits include the film Hanging Garden in 2005 and Golden Slumber in 2010. More recently, she is known for her involvement in Moana 2 in 2024. Her upcoming or scheduled television projects include Houkago Karte 2025 Aki on NTV in 2025, as well as Sabakan and Uchu e Iku on Fuji TV in 2026. Represented by the talent agency Amuse, she continues to work as a singer, songwriter, and actress.
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Expansion Strategy: Add more specific details from the sources without inventing anything. Mention her birthplace details (Shikoku/Kochi), her real name variations, and her professional roles.
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Sonim, also known as Sung Sun-Im or Seong Seon Im, is a Zainichi Korean actress and J-pop singer born on March 10, 1983, in Kochi Prefecture, Japan. Before transitioning into acting, she was

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Career timeline

Canned Mackerel Heads to Space
Hoso Kyoku Senkyoミュージカル「ある男」
Occupation of the New Airport
Kazama Kimichika: Kyojo ZeroCaptured HospitalMaternity Leave Detective
Neighbor Chikara
17.3 about a sex
The Detective Is Way Ahead1789 -Lovers of the Bastille-
Dad's Wedding
Tug of War!
Golden SlumberThe Ancient Dogoo Girl: Special Movie Edition
Snakes and EarringsEngine Sentai Go-Onger: Boom Boom! Bang Bang! Movie BANG!
Document 72 HoursBackdancers!小学館ビジュアル・ムック digi+KISHIN DVD ソニン
Train Man: Another Ending Special: Train Man VS Guitar Man!!Hanging Garden
Destiny of LoveOh! My Zombie Mermaid
He Is My Ex-BoyfriendKou Kou KyoushiCheers Heaven

Full Filmography

27 titles
  • Canned Mackerel Heads to Space (2026) as Minagawa Yuki
  • Hoso Kyoku Senkyo (2025) as Sakura Izumi
  • ミュージカル「ある男」 (2025)
  • Occupation of the New Airport (2024) as Izumi Sakura
  • Kazama Kimichika: Kyojo Zero (2023)
  • Captured Hospital (2023) as Sakura Izumi
  • Maternity Leave Detective (2023) as Kaibara Saeko
  • Neighbor Chikara (2022) as Maria(マリア)
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  • 17.3 about a sex (2020) as Shiroyama Nao
  • The Detective Is Way Ahead (2018) as Asuka Mitsuyama
  • 1789 -Lovers of the Bastille- (2018) as Solène Mazurier
  • Dad's Wedding (2016)
  • Tug of War! (2012) as Reiko Ito
  • Golden Slumber (2010) as Tsuruta Ami
  • The Ancient Dogoo Girl: Special Movie Edition (2010)
  • Snakes and Earrings (2008) as Yuri
  • Engine Sentai Go-Onger: Boom Boom! Bang Bang! Movie BANG! (2008) as Empress Maki
  • Document 72 Hours (2006) as Self - Narrator (voice)
  • Backdancers! (2006) as Tomoe
  • 小学館ビジュアル・ムック digi+KISHIN DVD ソニン (2006)
  • Train Man: Another Ending Special: Train Man VS Guitar Man!! (2005) as Tiffany [Ushio's love interest]
  • Hanging Garden (2005) as Mina
  • Destiny of Love (2004) as Norika Kimoto
  • Oh! My Zombie Mermaid (2004) as Nami
  • He Is My Ex-Boyfriend (2003) as Hiroe Nishina(仁科 弘枝)
  • Kou Kou Kyoushi (2003) as Kudo Beniko
  • Cheers Heaven (2003)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Sonim best known for?

Sonim is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Engine Sentai Go-Onger: Boom Boom! Bang Bang! Movie BANG! (2008), Document 72 Hours (2006), Forever and Ever (2014).

When and where was Sonim born?

Sonim was born on March 10, 1983 in Kochi Prefecture, Japan.

How many credits does Sonim have?

Sonim has accumulated over 27 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2003 to 2026.

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Subject: Sonim (Acting). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words. Plain prose only. No markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes. Use only provided facts. Sources: [1] TMDB: Stage name: ソニン. Known for: Acting. Credits: 27. Birthday: March 10, 1983. Birthplace: Kochi Prefecture...

Sonim by the numbers

27credits
14films
13TV series
2003–2026active years

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