On July 28, a photo was uploaded to the Instagram account managed by the mother of Kim Seol, the child actress who gained fame as Jinju in the hit drama Reply 1988.
The photo shows a certificate of commendation awarded to Kim Seol, now a second-year middle school student, on June 23rd. The certificate praises her as a model student, stating:
“This student is awarded in recognition of her diligence, sincerity, and proactive attitude that sets an example for others.”
Gifted Student from “Reply 1988” Starts Her “High Career” Journey
On March 19, a photo was uploaded to Kim Seol’s Instagram Story, which is managed by her mother, without any caption. The image revealed that Kim Seol had been elected as the class president for the first semester. Now as a 14-year-old first-year middle school student, Kim Seol has impressed many by beginning to build her leadership career as soon as she entered school.
Previously, Kim Seol gained attention when a photo showed her presenting something at a gifted education center. In December 2021, she shared an update about completing an inventors’ gifted program under the education office. Most recently, on March 11, she posted about attending the opening ceremony of the gifted program.
Balancing Academics and Acting
Since starring in Reply 1988 in 2015, Kim Seol has only appeared in a few projects, such as the 2017 Turkish film “Ayla: The Daughter of Wars” and the 2022 drama “From Today’s Choir,” leading some to speculate that she might be focusing solely on her studies rather than continuing an acting career. However, in November last year, she posted a photo from a musical practice, reassuring fans that she has not given up on acting.
With her impressive academic achievements and continued passion for acting, Kim Seol is proving that she can excel in both fields, leaving fans eager to see how she balances her bright future in leadership and the arts.
Fans and netizens have been delighted to see Kim Seol’s growth not just in appearance but in character, proving that the beloved “Jinju” from Reply 1988 continues to shine off-screen as well.
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