Yim Si-wan (임시완)

“We'll stay fantastic.”

Name: Yim Si-wan (임시완)

Birth Name: Yim Woong-jae

Stage Name: Siwan

Date of Birth: December 1, 1988

Position: Vocalist

Blood Type: B

Height: 175cm

Weight: 51kg

Hobbies/Specialties: Violin, scrap collection, skiing, snowboarding, shopping over food

While attending Chin Chin Song Festival in Busan, Star Empire recruited him as a trainee. He entered a nine-membered group called "Children of Empire", where he trained for three years. In 2009, they started in Mnet "Children of Empire" and "Children of Empire Returns", where they tour the country doing guerilla performances. Later the group faced controversy in December following the similarities of the group's name to Brown Eyed Girls's Jea. The group later changed the pronunciation of the name to avoid implications. On January 7, 2010, the group debuted with their EP, Nativity under the name ZE:A. ZE:A made a comeback on March 25, 2010 with the release of their second mini album, Leap for Detonation. Produced by Brave Brothers, the title song "All Day Long" is melodramatic and featured a major change in style. Then on March 17, 2011, the group released their first full length album '"Lovability'", which included songs from their previous albums as well as a few new ones.

In January 2012, Siwan joined the cast of MBC historial drama Moon Embracing the Sun, playing the young version of 'Heo Yoem', a high-ranking official scholar and Crown Prince's tutor. Later, Siwan was cast in KBS2's drama Man from the Equator. He played as teenaged Lee Jang-il who is a cold young man that has a sad story behind his negative outlook on life. The drama aired on 21 March.

On March 22, Siwan along with IU and fellow ZE:A member Hwang Kwanghee started in SamsungCF for their latest smartphone, the 'Wave 3'. It is a three-part drama titled '20, the start of the Wave', which introduced various apps and tools of the 'Wave 3'. Later he joined actress Lee Min-jung to shoot a CF for cosmetics brand Skin Food.

After Moon Embracing the Sun and Man from the Equator, Siwan was cast on 87th episode of MBC's sitcom Standby. Siwan's role is a high school student, who not only has perfect grades, but also handsome looks and talent.

Siwan appeared as the main male in Kara member, Goo Ha-ra's Japanese solo music video, "Secret Love". They acted as couple. On November 15, 2012, he starred in Zia's music video "Tears Fall" which featured B.A.P's Bang Yong Guk and B1A4's Baro.

→ Fun Facts ←
• Has an acting career
• Likes snowboarding and skiing
• Plays the violin
• Use to study at an engineering school

Solo Discography/Work:

Filmography:

Films

Misaeng [2013]

The Attorney [2013]

Drama

Prosecutor Princess [2010]

Marry Me (Cameo Ep.18) [2010]

Gloria [2010]

Moon Embracing the Sun [2012]

Man from the Equator [2012]

Standby [2012]

Reply 1997 (Cameo Ep.4) [2012]

A Bit of Love [2013]

Enjoy the Love (a.k.a. Hope for Dating)[연애를 기대해] [2013]
Triangle [2014]

Variety Show

Office Reality - Children of Empire [2009]

Children of Empire Returns [2009]

Idol League (Guest Ep.1-8) [2010]

Re-Action [2010]

100 points out of 100 [2011]

Challenge! 1000 Songs [2011]

Weekly Idol [2011/2012]

Birth of a Family Season 2 [2012]

Strong Heart [2012]

World Changing Quiz Show [2012]

Radio Star [2012]

Running Man (Guest Ep.104) [2012]

News and Issue:Issue and People [2012]

Hello Counselor [2013]

Immortal Song 2 [2013]

Taxi [2013]

Running Man (Ep.182) [2014]

Music Show

2012 Dream Concert [2012]

Win Win (Ep.123) [2012]

M! Countdown [2012]

Musical Theatre

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Feb19-Mar12) [2013]

Music Video Appearances

Star Empire - Shooting Star [2011]

Team SIII - Win The Day [2012]

Goo Hara - Secret Love [2012]

Zia - For A Year [2012]

ZE:A (for Korean Food Foundation) - La La La [2012]