Biography
Who is Kim Seolhyun?
Early life and education
Kim Seolhyun was born on January 3, 1995, in Ojeong-gu, Bucheon, South Korea. She grew up with an older sister named Joo-hyun, who works as a fashion editor for Cosmopolitan. For her education, Kim attended Kachiul Elementary School, Sungkok Middle School, and Gyeonggi Arts High School in her home country.
In 2010, Kim participated in the 8th Smart Model Contest, a competition where students wore uniforms. Several talent agencies attended the event, and she was scouted by FNC Entertainment. This marked her entry into the entertainment industry before her official debut as a performer.
Music and acting debut
On July 30, 2012, Kim made her debut as a member of the girl group AOA on Mnet's M Countdown with the song Elvis from their single album Angels' Story. Shortly after her music debut, she began her acting career by appearing in the television drama Seoyoung, My Daughter, playing the role of Lee Jung-shin's girlfriend.
In 2013, she joined the cast of the daily drama Ugly Alert, playing the youngest daughter of the family who dreams of becoming an actress. Prior to these roles, she also appeared in the music video for the boy band F.T. Island song Severely from their EP Grown-Up.
Career highlights and television roles
Kim first attracted broader attention through her appearance on the KBS variety show Brave Family in 2015. Later that year, she gained wider fame through a commercial for SK Telecom, which led to an increase in advertising offers. She starred in the vampire romance drama Orange Marmalade and featured in the action noir film Gangnam Blues, winning a popular star award at the 36th Blue Dragon Film Awards.
Over the following years, Kim continued to take on major acting roles. She starred in the historical film The Great Battle, which premiered in 2018, and the thriller Memoir of a Murderer. In 2019, she played the female lead in the JTBC historical drama My Country: The New Age, followed by a role in the tvN romantic mystery drama Awaken in 2020.
Agency changes and activities
In January 2016, Kim was named Model of the Year at the TVCF Awards after modeling for brands across fashion, food and beverage, cosmetics, and e-commerce. Later that year, she was selected as an official ambassador for the South Korean national elections. At the end of 2021, she hosted the KBS Song Festival alongside Cha Eun-woo and Rowoon.
In October 2022, Kim ended her long-term contract with FNC Entertainment and signed with Ieum Hashtag the following month. In February 2018, she traveled with CNBLUE member Lee Jung-shin to Kalaw, Myanmar, to volunteer at the 4th LOVE FNC school for underprivileged children. She later left Ieum Hashtag in October 2025 to join The Present Company.
Birthday and age
Kim Seolhyun was born on January 3, 1995, which makes Kim 31 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Kim shares the date with 64 other famous people.
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