Im Si-wan (Korean: 임시완; Hanja: 任時完; born on December 1,
1988), known mononymously as Siwan, is a South Korean singer and
actor. He is a member of the South Korean boyband ZE:A and its
sub-group ZE:A Five. As an actor, he is best known for starring in the
film The Attorney (2013), and the cable series Misaeng: Incomplete
Life (2014), which were both successful in the box office and
ratings.Im Si-wan was born on December 1, 1988, in Busan, South Korea.
He attended Busan Gudeok High School, Busan National University,
University of East Broadcasting Arts and is currently studying at
Woosong Information College. He legally changed his first name from
Woong-jae to Si-wan before his debut.While attending Chin Chin Song
Festival in Busan, Star Empire recruited him as a trainee. He entered
a nine-membered group called "Children of Empire", where he trained
for three years. In 2009, they group started doing guerilla
performances around the country. On January 7, 2010, the group debuted
with their EP, Nativity under the name ZE:A. He is also a member of
the sub-unit, ZE:A-Five.Im joined the cast of the period drama Moon
Embracing the Sun (2012), playing the young version of Heo Yeom. Moon
surpassed 40% ratings and gained "national drama" status, launching Im
to fame. Later that year, Im was cast in the revenge drama Man from
the Equator, playing a cold young man that has a sad story behind his
negative outlook on life. This was followed by the sitcom Standby
(2012), and Drama Special Waiting for Love (2013).
1988), known mononymously as Siwan, is a South Korean singer and
actor. He is a member of the South Korean boyband ZE:A and its
sub-group ZE:A Five. As an actor, he is best known for starring in the
film The Attorney (2013), and the cable series Misaeng: Incomplete
Life (2014), which were both successful in the box office and
ratings.Im Si-wan was born on December 1, 1988, in Busan, South Korea.
He attended Busan Gudeok High School, Busan National University,
University of East Broadcasting Arts and is currently studying at
Woosong Information College. He legally changed his first name from
Woong-jae to Si-wan before his debut.While attending Chin Chin Song
Festival in Busan, Star Empire recruited him as a trainee. He entered
a nine-membered group called "Children of Empire", where he trained
for three years. In 2009, they group started doing guerilla
performances around the country. On January 7, 2010, the group debuted
with their EP, Nativity under the name ZE:A. He is also a member of
the sub-unit, ZE:A-Five.Im joined the cast of the period drama Moon
Embracing the Sun (2012), playing the young version of Heo Yeom. Moon
surpassed 40% ratings and gained "national drama" status, launching Im
to fame. Later that year, Im was cast in the revenge drama Man from
the Equator, playing a cold young man that has a sad story behind his
negative outlook on life. This was followed by the sitcom Standby
(2012), and Drama Special Waiting for Love (2013).
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