Im Si-wan

South Korean singer and actor (born 1988)Yim Si-wan (Korean: 임시완; born Yim Woong-jae, December 1, 1988) is a South Korean singer and actor. He debuted as a member of the South Korean boy group ZE:A and its sub-group ZE:A Five. As an actor, he is known for starring in the film The Attorney (2013) as well as the television series Misaeng: Incomplete Life (2014) and Run On (2020). He gained international recognition for his role in the second and third seasons of Squid Game (2024–2025). Early life and educationeditYim Si-wan was born Yim Woong-jae on December 1, 1988, in Busan, South Korea. He attended Busan Gudeok High School, Pusan National University, University of East Broadcasting Arts, and is currently studying at Woosong Information College. He legally changed his name to the current name before his debut. Careeredit2009–2010: Debut with ZE:AeditWhile Yim was attending the Chin Chin Song Festival in Busan, Star Empire recruited him as a trainee. He joined a nine-member group called "Children of Empire", where he trained for three years. In 2009, the group started doing guerrilla performances around the country, when he adopted the stage name "Siwan". On January 7, 201