Born on August 28, 1996, in Gimje, Kim Se-jeong (김세정) is one of the most versatile artists in the Hallyu wave, capable of shining as both a singer and an actress. She rose to fame in 2016 thanks to Produce 101, she placed second in the competition and made her debut with the breakout group I.O.I, before continuing her journey as a member of Gugudan. At the same time, her solo debut quickly became a hit with Flower Way, number one on the Korean charts.
When it comes to K-dramas, she’s been making waves ever since School 2017, but it is her role as the fearsome demon hunter Do Ha-na in The Uncanny Counter which catapulted her into the ranks of the most popular actresses of her generation. She then went on to star in a string of hits, starting with the romantic comedy Business Proposal (2022), which became a massive hit on Netflix, and then Today's Webtoon.
Starting in 2023, Kim Se-jeong proves she can carry a series on her own. She reprises her iconic role in The Uncanny Counter 2, before moving the audience in Brewing Love (2024) and then in the historical melodrama Moon River (2025), in which she delivers a more mature performance.
Alongside her acting career, she continues to release solo albums, compose songs, and regularly perform in musicals, cementing her status as a well-rounded artist.
In 2026, Kim Se-jeong remains one of the most reliable stars of K-dramas, while preparing for her return with High School Queen (Yeogosaengwanghu), scheduled for release in 2027. Thanks to her infectious energy, her natural charm, and her ability to switch seamlessly between comedy, romance, and action, she has established herself as one of the leading faces of the new generation of Korean actresses.
