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Won Ji-an

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In this Korean name, the family name is Kim. In the stage name or pen-name, the surname is Won.

Won Ji-an
Won in 2022
Born
Kim In-seon

(1999-08-17) August 17, 1999 (age 26)
Bucheon, South Korea
EducationKorea National University of Arts
OccupationActress
Years active2021–present
AgentHiin Entertainment
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in)[1]
Korean name
Hangul
김인선
RRGim Inseon
MRKim Insŏn
Stage name
Hangul
원지안
RRWon Jian
MRWŏn Chian
Websitehiinent.com

Kim In-seon (Korean: 김인선; born August 17, 1999), better known by the stage name Won Ji-an (원지안), is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her roles in the dramas D.P. (2021–2023), Heartbeat (2023), and the second season of Squid Game (2024).

Early life and education

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Won Ji-an was born on August 17, 1999 with the name Kim In-seon in Bucheon, South Korea.[2] She is currently attending Korea National University of Arts.[3]

Career

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In 2024, Won starred in the second season of Squid Game and gained global attention for her role in the series.[4] Won starred in the romance drama series Surely Tomorrow opposite Park Seo-joon which aired on JTBC in 2025.[5][6]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Ref.
2021 A Year-End Medley Lim Ah-young [7]

Television series

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2021–2023 D.P. Moon Young-ok Recurring role (season 1)
Cameo (season 2) 		[8]
2022 Hope or Dope Kyung Da-jung Season 1–2 [9]
If You Wish Upon Me Ha Joon-kyung [10]
2023 Heartbeat Joo In-hae [11]
2024–2025 Squid Game Se-mi (Player 380) Recurring role (season 2)
Cameo (season 3) 		[12]
2025 Tempest Kang Han-na [13]
Surely Tomorrow Seo Ji-woo [14]
Made in Korea Choi Yu-ji / Yuji Ikeda [15]
TBA Pleasant Bullying Soo Hyun [16]

Music video appearances

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Year Song title Artist Ref.
2024 "The Story Behind" (그렇지 않아) Kyuhyun [17]

Awards and nominations

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Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Blue Dragon Series Awards 2022 Best New Actress Hope or Dope Nominated [18]
Director's Cut Awards 2022 Best New Actress (TV) D.P. Nominated [19]
KBS Drama Awards 2023 Best New Actress Heartbeat Nominated [20]
2022 Best Supporting Actress If You Wish Upon Me Nominated [21]
Korea First Brand Awards 2023 Best Rookie Actress Won [22]

References

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  1. ^ 흰엔터테인먼트. Hiin Entertainment (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 4, 2024. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
  2. ^ 원지안. Marie Claire Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 2, 2022. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  3. ^ Yoon, Jun-pil (September 13, 2021). 권모술수' 주종혁, 뉴질랜드 유학파였네...700:1 뚫고 데뷔 [[Biz Focus] 'DP (DP) Actress' Ji-an Won (as Moon Young-ok), Jung Hae-in as a rookie expected "I think I'll be busy"] (in Korean). Bizenter. Archived from the original on October 9, 2021. Retrieved August 15, 2022 – via Naver.
  4. ^ SportsChosun (January 8, 2025). "Won Ji-an Gains Global Attention for Her Role in 'Squid Game 2'". Sports Chosun. Retrieved January 8, 2025.
  5. ^ "원지안, '경도를 기다리며'로 눈도장…차세대 로코퀸 됐다". 스포츠동아 (in Korean). January 12, 2026. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
  6. ^ 함영훈 (January 24, 2026). "'원지안 모드'..메이드 인 코리아, 경도를 기다리며, 그 사이". 헤럴드경제 (in Korean). Retrieved February 11, 2026.
  7. ^ Kim Mi-hwa (December 18, 2021). '해피 뉴 이어' 조준영X원지안, 첫사랑의 풋풋한 설렘. Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 18, 2021. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  8. ^ Jo, Hyun-joo (July 19, 2023). [리뷰:포테이토 지수 90%] 'D.P.' 시즌2, "뭘 할 수 있을까?"라는 집요한 질문 [[Review: Potato Index 90%] 'D.P.' Season 2, "What can we do?", a persistent question]. Max Movie (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 28, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  9. ^ Kim, Yang-soo (September 10, 2021). 시즌, 10대 누아르 '소년비행' 선뵌다...원지안·윤찬영 활약 [Season, teenage noir 'Boys Flight' debuted... Ji-an Won and Chan-young Yoon]. JoyNews24 (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 1, 2022. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  10. ^ Moon, Ji-yeon (October 8, 2021). [단독] 넷플릭스 'D.P.'가 낳은 신예..원지안 '당신이 소원을 말하면' 주연 [[Exclusive] Newcomer born by Netflix 'D.P.'..Won Ji-an, starring in 'If You Say Your Wish'] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on July 13, 2022. Retrieved July 13, 2022 – via Naver.
  11. ^ Jang, Woo-young (January 11, 2023). '가슴이 뛴다' 옥택연·원지안 출연 확정...올 상반기 공개 [공식] [Ok Taecyeon and Won Jian Confirmed to Appear in 'My Heart Beats'... Released in the first half of this year [Official]] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on January 11, 2023. Retrieved January 11, 2023 – via Naver.
  12. ^ Jung, Hee-yeon (June 29, 2023). "前 빅뱅 탑→박규영-조유리-원지안 '오징어 게임2' 캐스팅 [공식]" [Former BigBang Top→Park Gyu-young - Jo Yu-Ri - Won Ji-an 'Squid Game 2' Casting [Official]] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Archived from the original on June 29, 2023. Retrieved June 29, 2023 – via Naver.
  13. ^ Geom, Bich-na (July 23, 2025). 강동원·전지현 디즈니+ '북극성', 9월 10일 공개 [Kang Dong-won and Jeon Ji-hyun Disney's 'North Star' to be released on September 10th]. ytn.co.kr (in Korean). Retrieved August 22, 2025 – via Naver.
  14. ^ Choi Hee-jae (March 25, 2025). 박서준X원지안, 로맨스 호흡…'경도를 기다리며' 라인업 완성 [Park Seo-joon x Won Ji-an, a romantic chemistry... 'Waiting for Kyungdo' lineup complete] (in Korean). Edaily. Retrieved March 25, 2025 – via Naver.
  15. ^ Jang, A-reum. 우도환, 현빈과 형제 된다…'메이드인코리아' 합류 [Woo Do-hwan becomes brother to Hyun Bin… Joins "Made in Korea"]. News1 (in Korean). Retrieved November 18, 2025.
  16. ^ Lee Seul (August 5, 2022). 성유빈·원지안·조현철 '유쾌한 왕따' 크랭크인 [Seong Yu-bin, Won Ji-an, and Jo Hyun-cheol's 'Joyful Bullying' crank-in] (in Korean). Asia Economy. Archived from the original on November 2, 2022. Retrieved August 5, 2022 – via Naver.
  17. ^ [EN:박싱]규현 '그렇지 않아' 첫 라이브 들은 안테나의 소감. No Cut News. January 20, 2024. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  18. ^ Moon, Ji-yeon (July 6, 2022). 제1회 청룡시리즈어워즈 후보 공개..'오징어 게임'·'SNL코리아' 최다노미 [The 1st Blue Dragon Series Awards nominees revealed.. Most Nominees for 'Squid Game' and 'SNL Korea'] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on November 12, 2020. Retrieved July 6, 2022 – via Naver.
  19. ^ Noh, Gyu-min (February 9, 2022). [공식] 제20회 디렉터스컷 어워즈, 24일 개최...'오겜' 'D.P.' '지옥' 노미네이트. TenAsia (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 9, 2022. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
  20. ^ [KBS 연기대상] 서지혜, 여자 신인상 수상 "믿기지 않아". 미디어펜 (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 24, 2024. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  21. ^ Hwang, Soo-yeon (December 31, 2022). 성동일·허성태·박지연·예지원, 조연상 수상 [KBS 연기대상] [Seong Dong-il, Heo Seong-tae, Park Ji-yeon, and Ye Ji-won won the Supporting Actor Award [KBS Drama Awards]] (in Korean). Xsports News. Archived from the original on January 1, 2023. Retrieved January 1, 2023 – via Naver.
  22. ^ 임영웅, 2023년 이끌어갈 기대되는 인물로 선정. December 29, 2022. Archived from the original on March 9, 2023. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
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