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Actress Shin Hyun Been had a busy and successful year in 2026, appearing in three films that garnered public attention. Notably, her role as bioengineer Gong Seol Hee in director Yeon Sang Ho's film 'Corpses' was a box office hit, attracting 5 million viewers. This project marked her third collaboration with director Yeon Sang Ho.
Shin Hyun Been's performance as Jung Young Hee, a character whose face is never shown, in Yeon Sang Ho's film 'The Face' (released September 2025), earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress in the film category at the 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards in 2026, and she won Best Supporting Actress at the 46th Golden Cinematography Awards. 'Corpses,' released on May 21, 2026, surpassed 5 million cumulative viewers by June 13, and she also appeared as Kyung Ah in Heo Jin Ho's 'The Assassins,' released on September 23.
Bloggers note that Shin Hyun Been, widely recognized for her role as Jang Gyeo Ul in 'Hospital Playlist,' has since broadened her acting scope to include prosecutors, detectives, romantic leads, and genre films, showcasing a different aura in each project. They also highlight her unique background, having studied art theory at the Korea National University of Arts before debuting in the 2010 film 'Banga? Banga!,' where she won the Baeksang Arts Awards for Best New Actress, marking a significant start to her career and fueling anticipation for her diverse filmography.
