Shim Eun-kyung

Acting

Shim Eun-kyung

Born May 31, 1994 · Gangneung, Gangwon, South Korea (age 32)

Shim Eun-kyung (심은경) is a South Korean actress. Born on May 31, 1994, she has starred in a number of films and television dramas, notably the blockbusters Sunny (2011), Masquerade (2012), and Miss Granny (2014). She also starred in the Japanese film The Journalist (2019) which earned her the Japanese Academy Award for Best Actress, a first for any Korean.

Known For

Train to BusanTrain to Busan · 2016
Train to Busan
7.82016
MovieActionHorror
When a zombie virus pushes Korea into a state of emergency, those trapped on an express train to Busan must fight for their own survival.
Fabricated CityFabricated City · 2017
Fabricated City
7.72017
MovieActionThriller
In real life, Kwon Yoo is unemployed, but in the virtual game world he is the best leader. Kwon Yoo is then framed for a murder. With the help of hacker Yeo-wool, he tries to uncover the truth behind the murder case.
Missing YouMissing You · 2016
Missing You
7.22016
MovieCrimeThriller
A girl who lost her father to a serial killer, a detective and a killer are intertwined in a chaotic relationship and are met with an unprecedented series of events.
Seoul StationSeoul Station · 2016
Seoul Station
6.52016
MovieAnimationHorror
When a zombie virus erupts from Seoul Station, a young woman fights to survive on the streets while her boyfriend and father track her down.
The Assassin(s)
Sep 23, 2026
The Assassin(s) · 2026
The Assassin(s)
2026
MovieDramaCrime
In 1974, a shooting shocks South Korea. Detective Cheol-gu, who witnesses the attack, Jae-hwan, the city desk editor whose coverage is suppressed, and Young-il, a rookie reporter, begin to dig beneath the cover-up. As their pursuit of the truth deepens, they come to confront forces meant to remain unseen.
Two Seasons, Two StrangersTwo Seasons, Two Strangers · 2025
Two Seasons, Two Strangers
7.22025
MovieDrama
In summer, Nagisa and Natsuo meet by the sea. Their vacant gazes reflect each other as they exchange awkward words and wade into the rain-drenched ocean. In winter, Li, a screenwriter, travels to a snow-covered village. There, she finds a guesthouse run by Benzo.
MasqueradeMasquerade · 2012
Masquerade
7.72012
MovieDramaHistory
Though it places his own life in danger, a look-alike commoner secretly takes the place of a poisoned king to save his country from falling into chaos.
Miss GrannyMiss Granny · 2014
Miss Granny
7.32014
MovieDramaComedy
An unappreciated old granny magically turns 20 years old again and decides to make the most of her newfound youth.

Filmography

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Queen of MarsQueen of Mars · 2025
Queen of Mars
6.52025
SeriesDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
It is the year 2125. Four decades have passed since human habitation began on Mars. Here, "stability" is a foreign concept. Under authoritarian rule by ISDA (the Inter-planetary Space Development Agency), discontent is brewing. Mars is silently in turmoil. In this atmosphere, "it" suddenly appears. And with it comes inexplicable supernatural phenomena. Who created it? Why is it here? And what does it mean for humankind? Hope? Catastrophe? Lili E1102 is visually impaired. Born and raised on Mars, she endured grueling training to board the spaceship bound for Earth. She is determined to meet someone: Shiraishi Aoto, the young Earthling ISDA scientist. The two have a secret pact no one knows about. But on the day of departure, Lili is struck by disaster. And this triggers accelerated machinations on both Earth and Mars... And all is connected to "it"...

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The Great MerchantThe Great Merchant · 2010
The Great Merchant
6.32010
SeriesDrama
This drama is based on a real life figure Kim Man-deuk who was living in Jeju Island. She goes through a lot of changes in her life; at first she becomes a Gisaeng but turned herself into a merchant, and then becomes one of the biggest philanthropists in Joseon Dynasty. Man-deuk gets adopted by Granny at a young age. With great efforts, she becomes a Gisaeng who has outstanding talents in various areas. However, she gives up everything and runs away with her lover Jeong Hong-soo. She gets caught and sends to the transitory wards for epidemics for one year. When she came out from the wards, she starts to take care of the Gisaengs who are suffering from illness. Man-deuk goes into a business and restores the business ethics in Jeju. Meanwhile, Moon-sun, who used to be a friend of Man-deuk, feels a sense of inferiority and competes with Man-deuk’s business.

Yi Hong (young)