This 2024, Netflix introduces Choi Sung Eun as a rising star who's at par with Song Joong Ki's acting props as she joins the latter in the upcoming film "My Name Is Loh Kiwan."
Although not new in the scene, not many know the actress as she's only done very few leading roles. While waiting for the premiere, here are five things you must know about the actress.
1. Choi Sung Eun is a theater actress.
Before she transitioned into television, Choi Sung Eun began her career in 2018 as a theater actress. She made her debut as Autumn in "Grain in the Blood."
She displayed impressive skills as a young woman who is terminally ill, giving her the chance to venture into other acting genres including the television scene.
2. She's a dedicated actress.
While she has an innate talent in acting, Choi Sung Eun still possesses great passion for her craft.
She told Esquire Korea that she spends her free time researching, watching documentaries and other vlogs whenever she has a new role to take on.
This helps her to deliver a realistic portrayal without any awkwardness. According to her, studying her character better allows her to be confidently satisfied with her performances.
In addition to that, Choi Sung Eun even learned boxing for the film "Start-Up," her debut work. She also took on vocal lessons for her drama "The Sound of Magic" with Ji Chang Wook.
3. Choi Sung Eun is an award-winning actress.
In 2020, the rising star bagged the Best New Actress Award at the Chunsa Film Art Awards for her comical performance in the film "Start-Up."
Released in 2019, she transformed into a troubled teen who excels in boxing. Her phenomenal acting was lauded by the viewers and even her co-stars Ma Dong Seok, Park Jung Min and more.
4. Choi Sung Eun is on Instagram.
Like many stars, Choi Sung Eun is also on Instagram to curate her online presence and also to communicate with her beloved supporters.
At the moment, she has a whopping 130,000 followers. In her page, she would regularly post behind-the-scenes photos of her works, interviews and pictorials, much to fans' delight.
Follow Choi Sung Eun now on Instagram @choisungeun.official to not miss any updates about the actress and her brand new film "My Name Is Loh Kiwan," which airs on March 1 on Netflix.
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Written by Elijah Mully.