Seo Hye-Won

Seo Hye-Won (서혜원) is a South Korean actress known as one of the scene stealer (attention thief) the best in the Korean drama industry thanks to his ability to transform and play a very memorable supporting character.

Here are full biography along with fakta menarik from various sides of his life (as of January 2026).

Basic Information

• Full Name: Seo Hye-Won (서혜원)
• Other Names: Seo Hyewon / Seo Hee-won
• Date Of Birth: November 4, 1993 (age 32)
• ZodiacScorpio
• Place Of Birth: Gyeryong (계룡시), Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea (there are sources that mention Gangneung's childhood background)
• Education: Yong In University – Jurusan Teater (Sarjana Seni Teater)
• Agency: D.P. Story (previously related to Starbase Management Group in some sources)
• Instagram: @s_wisdom_1 - frequently upload funny and energetic dance cover videos
• Height: Not officially published (estimated to be around 160-165 cm based on appearances in plays)
• Religion: Catholic (baptismal name: Michaela, according to some Korean sources)

Background & Childhood

Seo Hye-Won was born into an ordinary family and confesses very shy as well as introverted during school. At first he aspired to be Korean teacher, not an actress.

A turning point occurred in high school when friends at the school's Theater Club praised his talent, plus his mother's support encouraged him to join a youth musical group. The experience made him fall in love with the world of acting.

He then entered the theater department at Yong In University and began a career of Theater stage before moving to the screen.

Career

Debut:

• 2016 → Teater musikal “발칙한 로맨스 – 부산” (Naughty Romance – Busan)
• 2018 → Webdrama Playlist “한입만” (Just One Bite) sebagai Im Soo-ji → mulai dikenal publik

Seo Hye-Won is known as a versatile supporting actress who appeared in almost every hit drama in recent years. It is often mentioned “chameleon actress” because it is very difficult to recognize between characters.

Interesting Facts & Trivia

1. Extreme transformation - In Alchemy of Souls, many viewers don't realize that So-yi is Seo Hye-Won because her makeup, hairstyle, and accent are so different!
2. Hobby dance — Sering upload video dance cover (dari girl group sampai lagu viral) di IG. Many fans said “the movement is cute but powerful".
3. Introvert → expressive in front of the camera - He admitted that he used to be very quiet, but as soon as he acted, he became very brave and confident.
4. "Year of miracles” 2024 - He called 2024 the year of” miracle " because Lovely Runner + SNL + many good projects came together after 8 years of career.
5. Good relationship with junior - Praised Kim Hye-yoon (Lovely Runner) as an actress who has a lot to learn.
6. Never married and rarely talks about personal life - Very closed about romance, full focus on career.
7. Fans say — “The face is sweet, but the acting can be savage, tragic, funny, everything can be!”

Seo Hye-Won is an example of a supporting actress who has slowly but surely risen through the ranks to become one of the most sought-after names in Directors today. From shy to irreplaceable "support queen" - the journey was inspiring!

Hope to get a big lead role soon and keep working!