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Ahn Eun Jin

안은진
  • Korean Name:안은진
  • Birthday:May 6, 1991
  • Nationality:South Korean
  • Zodiac Sign:Taurus
  • Height:168 cm
  • MBTI Type:ESFJ
  • Blood Type:A
  • Occupation:Actress
  • Years Active:2012-Present
  • Agency:UAA(United Artists Agency)
  • Education:Korea National University of Arts
  • SNS:Instagram: @eunjin___a

Biography

Ahn Eun-jin is a South Korean actress known for her versatile performances across television, film, and theatre. She first gained widespread recognition for her supporting role in the medical drama Hospital Playlist (2020–2021). Since then, Ahn has starred in numerous acclaimed series and films, including The Good Bad Mother (2023) and My Dearest (2023), earning critical praise and award nominations for her work.

Early Life and Education

Ahn Eun-jin was born on May 6, 1991, in Seoul, South Korea. She developed an interest in acting during middle school after watching a live theatre performance, which inspired her to pursue a career in the performing arts.

She later attended the Korea National University of Arts, graduating as part of the Class of 2010. During her time there, she was classmates with several future stars of the Korean film and television industry, building a network that would later support her acting career.

Career

Theatre and Early Screen Work (2012–2018)

Ahn Eun-jin began her professional acting career in 2012 with stage productions, including an ensemble role in the musical The Sorrows of Young Werther. Over the next several years, she continued to perform in theatre while building her experience in front of live audiences.

Her transition to screen acting began with roles in television series, gradually moving from minor parts to more noticeable supporting performances.

Breakthrough and Television Recognition (2019–2021)

Ahn’s career gained traction in the late 2010s with appearances in popular dramas such as Possessed (2019), Strangers from Hell (2019), and Diary of a Prosecutor (2019–2020). Her breakthrough came with the medical ensemble drama Hospital Playlist (2020–2021), where she portrayed obstetrics-gynecology resident Chu Min-ha, earning her increased visibility and acclaim.

During this period, she also appeared in romantic and youth-focused series such as More Than Friends (2020), further showcasing her range as an actress.

Leading Roles and Major Projects (2023–Present)

In 2023, Ahn Eun-jin starred in The Good Bad Mother as Lee Mi-joo, a significant supporting role that helped solidify her reputation as a skilled dramatic actress. She also delivered a lead performance in the historical romance My Dearest, portraying Yoo Gil-chae opposite Namgoong Min, and received a Best Actress nomination at the 60th Baeksang Arts Awards for her portrayal.

In 2025, she starred in the fantasy romantic comedy Genie, Make a Wish, released on Netflix, expanding her range to include high-profile global streaming projects and romantic comedy series Dynamite Kiss, where she stars as Go Da-rim, further enhancing her versatile portfolio across genres.

Filmography

Film

  • The Night Owl (2022)
  • Citizen of a Kind (2024)

Television Series

  • Life (2018)
  • The Crowned Clown (2019)
  • Possessed (2019)
  • My Fellow Citizens! (2019)
  • Hell Is Other People (2019)
  • Diary of a Prosecutor (2019–2020)
  • More Than Friends (2020)
  • Hospital Playlist (2020–2021)
  • Dark Hole (2021)
  • The One and Only (2021–2022)
  • The Good Bad Mother (2023)
  • My Dearest (2023)
  • Resident Playbook (2025)
  • Dynamite Kiss (2025)

Web Series

  • Number Woman Gye Sook-ja (2018)
  • Kingdom (2019–2020)
  • The Witch’s Diner (2021)
  • Goodbye Earth (2024)
  • Genie, Make a Wish (2025)

Fun Facts

  1. Her MBTI self-description suggests a blend of meticulous planning (“J-type”) with an engaging, extroverted (“E-type”) nature that allows her to connect warmly with colleagues.
  2. She has shared a fondness for listening to music, citing specific songs that provide motivation and strength.
  3. Fashion-wise, she enjoys comfortable tracksuits (‘chu-ri-ning’ in Korean) for daily wear, especially when prepping for work, but also expressed enjoyment in exploring more varied outfits from her wardrobe during her recent theatre rehearsals.
  4. She candidly revealed experiencing significant health issues, including facial paralysis, before embarking on the demanding filming schedule for “My Dearest.”
  5. She has rarely had long hair, and there’s only one known photo of her with long hair.
  6. She has mentioned Jeon Mi-do, Kim So-jin, and Kim Ji-hyun as her favorite actresses.
  7. Her all-time favorite musical is Notre-Dame de Paris.
  8. In a 2020 survey of ideal female celebrities by 26 male psychiatry residents at university hospitals in Incheon, she ranked first.
  9. If she could be reborn, she’d like to come back as a turtle to witness how the world changes over a long time.