Who Is Shin Ye-eun? Biography, Age, and Series on Netflix and Disney+

Shin Ye-eun is a 26-year-old South Korean actress (born January 18, 1998) who rose to international fame for playing the young Park Yeon-jin in Netflix's global phenomenon The Glory and for starring in the Disney+ school thriller Revenge of Others.

Biography and early steps

Born in Seoul, South Korea, Shin Ye-eun studied in the Department of Media and Communication at Korea University. She was discovered by a JYP Entertainment talent scout while walking down the street, officially debuting in 2018 through the popular web drama A-Teen, where her role as Do Ha-na established her as a promising "idol-actress" and earned her the Best New Actress award at the Korea First Brand Awards.

Career path and rise in streaming

After her success in short-form formats for digital platforms, she made the leap to traditional television with He Is Psychometric (tvN, 2019) and Welcome (KBS2, 2020). Her acting maturity became evident in More Than Friends (JTBC/Netflix, 2020), but it was her villain role in The Glory (2022-2023) that catapulted her to worldwide fame, showcasing chilling versatility. Currently represented by NPIO Entertainment, she selects high-profile projects on global platforms.

Notable productions on Netflix, Disney+, and Prime Video

• The Glory (Netflix): A key role as the young version of the main antagonist, Park Yeon-jin. The series was the No. 1 global title in 2023.
• Revenge of Others (Disney+): Lead role as Ok Chan-mi, a student investigating her twin brother's death. A youth action thriller.
• More Than Friends (Netflix): Female lead (Kyung Woo-yeon) in this friends-to-lovers romantic drama.
• A-Teen (Naver TV / YouTube Premium): The debut web series that launched her to youth stardom.
• The Secret Romantic Guesthouse (SBS / Viki / Kocowa): A historical mystery drama (2023) in which she leads the cast as Yoon Dan-oh.

Fun facts and current profile

• She was a brand ambassador for the cosmetics company Clinique and a model for Prada and Miu Miu, establishing herself as a fashion icon.
• She won the Best New Actress award at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards (2023) for The Glory.
• Before acting, she aspired to be a news anchor and practiced broadcasting during her university years.
• She is known for her on-screen chemistry, having formed memorable pairings with actors such as Ryeoun, Park Solomon, and Kang Hoon.