In January 2010, Im Si-wan joined the idol group ZE:A and made his debut. In 2012, he gained attention for his role as the young Heo Yeom in the MBC Wednesday-Thursday miniseries “Moon Embracing the Sun,”marking the start of his acting career.
Despite his impressive acting skills, Im Si-wan’s portrayal of Park Jin-woo in the movie “The Attorney”and Jang Geu-rae in the drama “Misaeng”has truly resonated with modern audiences. Through his captivating performance as ‘Jang Geu-rae’, Im Si-wan has solidified his reputation as a talented actor.
Jang Geu-rae joined the general trading company as an intern in Misaeng and successfully overcame the challenges posed by his boss and workplace bullying. Viewers were impressed by his portrayal of the original webtoon character, with many praising actor Im Ji-wan for his ability to evoke both tears and laughter in his performance.
According to Yang Sung-min, the leader of CJ E&M’s casting team and a casting expert, “Misaeng”was offered to multiple actors, such as Lee Jong-suk and Ji Chang-wook, along with Lee Je-hoon. However, he also emphasized that every role has a unique individual who is perfectly suited for it, in their opinion.
In his 30s, Im Ji-wan has become a prominent male actor with a strong filmography. Currently, he is working on season 2 of ‘Squid Game’ after being cast in the show.
The source of the information can be found on Daum’s website at v.daum.net/v/1HaIQZ2XNR.
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