Lim Seung-yong, 1970
Actors · October 20, 1970
Lim Seung-yong
★ HOW OLD IS LIM SEUNG-YONG?
Lim Seung-yong is 55 years old, born October 20, 1970 in South Korea · Libra.
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About
Syd Lim (임승용, Lim Seung-yong) is a South Korean film producer and actor born October 20, 1970. He launched his career at Disney in film distribution and marketing, then co-produced Park Chan-wook's Old Boy (2003) and The Handmaiden (2016) through his production companies SIO Film and Yong Film. Since 2023, Yong Film operates as a label under CJ Studio with Lim as CEO. A Libra, he balances creative vision with industry operations.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Syd Lim (also credited as Im Seung-yong in Korean name order: 임승용) is a South Korean film producer, actor, and planner born October 20, 1970. He began at Walt Disney, spending two and a half years in film distribution, marketing, and copyright management. His producing debut came with Humanist (2001) at Bear Entertainment. In 2003, Lim founded SIO Film, which became known for developing projects across comics, novels, and adaptations. He co-produced acclaimed works including Park Chan-wook's Old Boy (2003) and The Handmaiden (2016), as well as Kim Dae-woo's The Servant (2010). In 2009, Lim joined Barunson E&A as CEO of SIO Film and Vice President of its film division following the company's acquisition of his production house. He established Yong Film in 2012, which became a CJ ENM subsidiary in 2022 and transitioned to a CJ Studio label in October 2023, with Lim continuing as CEO. As a Libra born in 1970, his Life Path number is 2, reflecting a collaborative, diplomatic approach to filmmaking partnerships. Male, South Korean national, Lim operates primarily as a filmmaker and entertainment executive.
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Trivia
- Worked at Walt Disney for two and a half years before launching his independent production career.
- Co-produced Park Chan-wook's Old Boy (2003), one of South Korea's most internationally acclaimed films.
- Built three production companies across two decades: SIO Film (2003), Yong Film (2012), and its evolution into a CJ Studio label (2023).
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Diplomat
Cooperative and intuitive. Lim Seung-yong read rooms quickly and often build careers around partnerships, mediation, or paired creative work.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 2 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Lim Seung-yong?
- Lim Seung-yong is 55 years old (born October 20, 1970).
- When is Lim Seung-yong's birthday?
- Lim Seung-yong was born on October 20, 1970.
- What is Lim Seung-yong's zodiac sign?
- Lim Seung-yong is a Libra, born October 20, 1970.
- What is Lim Seung-yong's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Lim Seung-yong was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
- Where is Lim Seung-yong from?
- Lim Seung-yong is from South Korea.
- What does Lim Seung-yong do?
- Lim Seung-yong is a actor.
- Is Lim Seung-yong still alive?
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