Biography
Who is Xiyeon?
Early life and education
Born in Anyang, South Korea, on November 14, 2000, Xiyeon began her career as a child actress. She appeared in various commercials and a safety video for Korean Air during her youth. Her early film credits include roles in The Cut and Father and Son: The Story of Mencius.
She attended Seoul Doseong Elementary School and later studied at the School of Performing Arts Seoul. Before her official debut, she spent nine years training under Pledis Entertainment. During this period, she appeared in music videos for label mates like Orange Caramel and After School.
Music career and Pristin
Xiyeon participated in the Mnet survival program Produce 101 in 2016. Although she finished in 25th place, she continued to promote with the pre-debut group Pledis Girlz. She helped write the single We, which was released on June 27, 2016.
In March 2017, she debuted as a member of the 10-member girl group Pristin with the EP Hi! Pristin. She contributed to the production of this album and co-wrote the track Over n Over. Xiyeon also helped compose songs on the group's second extended play, Schxxl Out.
Between April 2017 and January 2018, she served as a host for the music program Show! Music Core alongside Cha Eun-woo. Following the disbandment of Pristin in May 2019, she left Pledis Entertainment to pursue new professional paths.
Acting career and recent work
In May 2020, Xiyeon announced her intention to focus on acting through her Instagram account. She worked on an independent film titled Dieter Fighter, which eventually premiered at the 25th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival in 2021. Her performance in this film earned her the Fantastic Actor Jury's Special Mention Award.
Her professional path included signing with Soo Yeon Kang Entertainment in July 2020. More recently, on November 14, 2023, it was announced that she had signed a contract with Saero Actors to continue her work in the industry.
Birthday and age
Xiyeon was born on November 14, 2000, which makes Xiyeon 26 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Xiyeon shares the date with 65 other famous people.
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