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Actor Im Siwan is currently drawing significant public attention, having been cast as the male lead in the drama "My Guilty Human," a role that reportedly took a year to cast. Starting his career as an idol in the group ZE:A, he has since earned the nickname "Guilty Human" for his ability to portray a wide range of characters, from innocent to villainous. His diverse acting transformations continue to build anticipation among audiences.
Born on December 1, 1988, Im Siwan debuted with ZE:A in 2010. He studied Mechanical Engineering at Busan National University before attending Dong-Ah Institute of Media and Arts and Woosong Information College, specializing in practical music. He completed his mandatory military service as a sergeant in the 25th Infantry Division. His MBTI is known to be INFJ, and he is 168cm tall. His acting debut was in the 2012 drama "Moon Embracing the Sun," and he solidified his acting career with roles like Jang Geu-rae in "Misaeng" and Jin-woo in the film "The Attorney." He has also appeared in various genres, including "The Merciless," "Strangers from Hell," and "Boyhood," and is set to appear as Lee Myung-gi in Netflix's "Squid Game Season 2" and "Season 3," as well as the killer Han-ul in the film "Praying Mantis."
Bloggers express surprise at Im Siwan's successful acting debut in "Moon Embracing the Sun" despite his idol background and limited prior acting experience. They were particularly impressed by his performance in "The Attorney" and highly praise his acting range, noting his ability to transcend his innocent image to portray villains and comedic roles. His continuous challenge of new characters, rather than sticking to similar roles, is highlighted as a key aspect of Im Siwan's appeal.