While sought-after Korean celebrities like Kim Yoo Jung, Lee Se Young, Moon Ga Young, and more started as a child star, Kim Shi Ah is among the young actresses who is set to follow in the footsteps of these K-drama stars.

Debuting in 2018, she landed her first on-screen appearance in the thriller drama film "Miss Baek" together with Han Ji Min.

Immediately landing the lead role, Kim Shi Ah played Ji Eun, a victim of domestic violence.

Her stellar performance earned her first Best Actress recognition at the Egyptian Film Festival (SAFF.)

From then on, all eyes are on Kim Shi Ah as she proves her versatility by delivering various performances to different kinds of genres.

The child star also made her K-drama debut in the KBS series "Perfume" playing the young version of Go Won Hee.

Viewers might also recognize her playing lead roles in "The House of Us," and the 2020 thriller mystery film "The Closet" with Kim Nam Gil and "Narco-Saints" star Ha Jung Woo.

Interestingly, Kim Shi Ah recently joined the cast of two remarkable K-dramas of 2021.

She played the younger version of Jun Ji Hyun in the "Kingdom" spin-off "Kingdom: Ashin of the North" and the star-studded sci-fi series "The Silent Sea."

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During the interview, the child star revealed that upon hearing the names of her co-stars, Kim Shi Ah shared that she felt "excited" to work with Jun Ji Hyun.

Moreover, she also talked about how she discovered the top star and mentioned her 2015 movie "Assassination."

Apart from her spectacular performance in "Kingdom: Ashin of the North" viewers witnessed her star potential in the sci-fi series "The Silent Sea" playing the role of Luna, a human who lived and survived on the moon.

Kim Shi Ah starred along with Jong Yoo, Bae Doona, Lee Joon, and more.

Interestingly, she will also join the cast of "Kill Bok Soon" led by Jeon Do Yeon.

READ MORE: 'Kingdom: Ashin of the North' Cast Update: Will Jun Ji Hyun Star in Season 3?

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Written by Geca Wills