
Shin Ye-eun (신예은; born January 18, 1998) is a South Korean actress and model best known for her breakout role as Do Ha-na in the web series A-Teen (2018), which earned her the nickname “Nation’s First Love.” She gained international acclaim through Revenge of Others (2022), Netflix’s The Glory (2022–2023), and recent hits including Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born (2024), A Hundred Memories (2025), The Murky Stream (2025), and Doctor on the Edge (2026).
Shin Ye-eun Bio
| Full Name | Shin Ye-eun (신예은) |
| Date of Birth | January 18, 1998 |
| Birthplace | Anyang, Gyeonggi / raised with Sokcho ties |
| Height | Approx. 166–168 cm (5′5½″–5′6″) |
| Education | Anyang Arts High School; Sungkyunkwan University (Performing Arts) |
| Agency | NPIO Entertainment (re-signed 2025) |
| Debut | 2018 – A-Teen |
| Friends | Yura (유라) |
| @__shinyeeun | |
| Notable Nicknames | Nation’s First Love, Jun Ji-hyun of Teenagers |
Early Life and Education
Shin Ye-eun was born on January 18, 1998, in Anyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. Growing up, she developed a strong interest in performing arts, influenced by her grandfather, a theatrical actor whose performances she frequently watched.
She attended Anyang Arts High School, majoring in acting, then enrolled at Sungkyunkwan University in the Performing Arts (Theater and Film) department. While still a student, she appeared as the cover model for the college magazine College Tomorrow No. 840, which helped launch her career.
Career
2018–2021: Debut and Early Breakthrough Shin made her acting debut in 2018 as Do Ha-na in the Playlist web series A-Teen. The role became a cultural phenomenon among Gen Z viewers, sparking “Do Ha-na Syndrome” and earning her the sobriquet “Nation’s First Love.” She signed with JYP Entertainment shortly after and appeared in Day6’s “Shoot Me” music video.
In 2019 she landed her first major television lead opposite Park Jin-young in He Is Psychometric. She also co-hosted KBS’s Music Bank (2019–2020) with Golden Child’s Choi Bo-min and appeared in Welcome (2020) and More Than Friends (2020). She later served as a radio DJ on Volume Up.
2022–2023: International Recognition 2022 marked a major turning point. In Disney+’s Revenge of Others, she played Ok Chan-mi, a determined high-school athlete seeking justice for her twin brother’s death. The performance won her Best New Actress at the Blue Dragon Series Awards.
Immediately afterward, she delivered a chilling portrayal of the teenage Park Yeon-jin in Netflix’s global hit The Glory (2022–2023). Her nuanced villainy received widespread praise, including from international outlets, and helped introduce her to a worldwide audience. The Glory ranked among Netflix’s most-watched non-English series of all time.
2023–2026: Leading Roles and Expanding Range Shin transitioned into period and historical dramas with The Secret Romantic Guesthouse (2023) as the spirited Yoon Dan-oh. In 2024 she played the ambitious rival Heo Yeong-seo in tvN’s Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born, immersing herself in pansori training for hours daily.
2025 was especially prolific: she starred as Seo Jong-hee, a vibrant 1980s bus guide, in JTBC’s A Hundred Memories opposite Kim Da-mi, and as the progressive merchant Choi Eun in Disney+’s The Murky Stream. She also made her film debut in Secret: Untold Melody.
In 2026 she headlined the medical romance Doctor on the Edge (also known as Doctor Island Boy / Doctor Seomboy) opposite Lee Jae-wook, playing nurse Yook Ha-ri. The series highlighted her sunny yet layered performance. She has also been linked to upcoming projects including a potential collaboration with Park Bo-gum.
Shin Ye-eun (신예은) Drama List
Television / Web Series
- A-Teen (2018) & A-Teen 2 (2019) – Do Ha-na
- He Is Psychometric (2019) – Yoon Jae-in
- Welcome / Meow, the Secret Boy (2020) – Kim Sol-ah
- More Than Friends (2020) – Kyung Woo-yeon
- Revenge of Others (2022) – Ok Chan-mi
- The Glory (2022–2023) – Young Park Yeon-jin
- The Secret Romantic Guesthouse (2023) – Yoon Dan-oh
- Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born (2024) – Heo Yeong-seo
- A Hundred Memories (2025) – Seo Jong-hee
- The Murky Stream (2025) – Choi Eun
- Doctor on the Edge (2026) – Yook Ha-ri
Film
- Secret: Untold Melody (2025) – Park In-hee
She has also appeared in music videos (Day6, Brown Eyed Soul) and hosted music/radio programs.
Awards and Accolades
Notable wins include:
- Best New Actress (Television) – Blue Dragon Series Awards (2023, Revenge of Others)
- Excellence Award, Actress – APAN Star Awards (2023 & 2025)
- Excellence Award (Romance/Comedy) – SBS Drama Awards (2023)
- Best New Actress – KBS Drama Awards (2020)
- Multiple Rising Star and Brand of the Year recognitions
Personal Life and Trivia
Shin keeps her private life relatively low-key. She has an older sister and has spoken about the influence of her theatrical grandfather. She enjoys exercise (including past Krav Maga training), values deep friendships, and has described herself as more introverted than her bright on-screen image sometimes suggests. She re-signed with NPIO Entertainment in late 2025.
FAqs
How old is Shin Ye-eun?
Born January 18, 1998, she is 28 years old
What is Shin Ye-eun’s height?
Approximately 166–168 cm (5′5½″–5′6″).