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Won Ji-an

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Won Ji-an is a South Korean actress known for Squid Game, HeartBeat, D.P. and Made in Korea. Explore her biography, age, dramas and best roles on Oxfea.

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Portrait of South Korean actress Won Ji-an, fast-rising star of Squid Game, HeartBeat and Made in Korea
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01 / A closer look

Beyond the screen.

Won Ji-an is a South Korean actress who rose very fast after her debut. She was born Kim In-seon on 17 August 1999 in Bucheon, and she acts under the name Won Ji-an. On Oxfea, she plays Choi Yu-ji in Made in Korea (2025), a crime drama set in the 1970s.

Won Ji-an is 170.6 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall and weighs 49 kg, according to her published profile.

Early life

She studied acting at the Korea National University of Arts, one of the best schools for young actors in the country. She made her debut in 2021 and was noticed almost at once for her tall height, cool face and calm, deep acting style that feels older than her years.

Career and breakthrough

Her debut role in D.P. (2021), as Mun Yeong-ok, left a strong mark in only a few scenes. She then took her first lead role in the vampire romance HeartBeat (2023), playing Joo In-hae. In Squid Game season two (2024), she played Se-mi, Player 380, and her brave character became a fan favourite around the world.

Popular roles

Fans name Se-mi in Squid Game and Joo In-hae in HeartBeat as her key roles so far. In Made in Korea she steps into a serious period crime story as Choi Yu-ji, also known as Yuji Ikeda, which shows her growing range. Directors trust her with quiet characters who hide strong feelings.

Recent work and why fans love them

Won Ji-an is one of the most exciting actresses of her age group in Korea. Fans love her unique look, her steady eyes and the sadness and strength she mixes on screen. With every year her roles get bigger, and a long leading career seems very likely.

02 / The journey

A career, chapter by chapter.

Selected drama roles

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03 / Their screen stories

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