If Celebrity’s Park Gyu Young has earned the moniker of the “Daughter of Netflix,” then Kim Sia might just be the next in line.
At the age of 15, the child actress has made her presence known in several Korean productions on the streaming service, including See You in My 19th Life and Kill Boksoon. With her string of credentials, it goes without saying that she’s a talent to watch out for. So for those who want a headstart, we’ve gathered the basics—here are 10 things you need to know about the up-and-coming star Kim Sia.
1. Kim Sia is a Taurus.
The young actress was born on May 6, 2008 in South Korea.
2. Kim Sia made her debut in the film "Miss Baek."
At the age of 10, Sia made her silver screen acting debut in the 2018 film Miss Baek. Her breakthrough role saw her playing opposite the renowned actress Han Ji Min, who plays former convict Baek Sang-a.
During a chance encounter, she comes across the young Ji-eun (played by Sia), who, just like her, grew up abused and neglected. To change the child’s fate, Sang-a becomes determined to do whatever it takes to save the girl from a cruel world.
3. Kim Sia is represented by Mystic Story.
The teen star is in the presence of greats, even with her artist agency. She's represented by the SM Entertainment-owned Mystic Story, which makes her labelmates with the likes of Go Min Si, who has previously starred in Sweet Home, Love Alarm, Youth of May, and Jirisan.
Previously, the agency also managed Uhm Jung Hwa, the titular star of Doctor Cha and the famously dubbed “Korean Madonna.”
4. Kim Sia has starred in several Netflix productions.
The regular Netflix subscriber and K-content consumer might find her face a tad familiar, as she has appeared in numerous Korean productions by the streaming service. In 2021 alone, Sia starred in Kingdom: Ashin of the North, where she played the younger version of Jun Ji Hyun’s Ashin.
Meanwhile, during the same year, the young actress also appeared in the sci-fi drama The Silent Sea, as she portrayed the sole survivor Luna alongside stars like Gong Yoo, Bae Doona, and Lee Joon.
In 2023, she made her Netflix film debut in Kill Boksoon. Sia played the daughter of Jeon Do Yeon’s Gil Bok-soon, who happens to be a renowned contract killer by night.
Most recently, Sia appeared in the tvN and Netflix-streamed See You in My 19th Life, where she fills the shoes of a young Yoon Joo-won in her 18th life, who is later portrayed by Shin Hye Sun.
5. Kim Sia’s younger sister is also an actress.
Based on socials alone, Sia keeps a close relationship with her younger sister Kim Bo Min, who is actually an actress herself.
The 12-year-old child star has also appeared in hit dramas like The King: Eternal Monarch and The Bride of Habaek, and even co-starred in The Silent Sea and Miss Baek along with her sister.
6. Kim Sia is a high school student.
In March, it was announced that the teen star entered high school. Coupled with her busy schedule as an in-demand actress, it’s a commendable feat indeed!
7. Kim Sia is a K-pop fan.
Like most people her age, Sia has been spotted raving about her K-pop favorites online. In a post back in 2020, the then-11-year-old posed alongside the boyband NU'EST, while she even hold onto an autographed album.
In a more recent instance, Sia showed off her dancing skills to the tune of NewJeans’ hit "Hype boy." Now that’s talent!
8. Kim Sia has been featured in several publications.
As an up-and-coming star, Sia is making waves across streaming screens and in publications. The young actress has posed for several spreads for Cosmopolitan Korea, Marie Claire Korea, and Dazed Korea, where she flaunted her modeling prowess.
9. Kim Sia is an award-winning actress.
Her first screen credit proved to be a critical success, as she already bagged several awards for it! In 2019, Sia received international acclaim for her role in Miss Baek, where she won several accolades including Best Actress at the 3rd Sharm El Sheikh Asia Film Festival in Egypt and Best Child Actor at the 39th Golden Cinematography Awards.
10. You can follow Kim Sia on Instagram.
Keep up-to-date on Sia’s latest projects and follow this rising star through her Instagram page!
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