Shim Eun-ha, 1972
Actors · September 23, 1972
Shim Eun-ha
★ HOW OLD IS SHIM EUN-HA?
Shim Eun-ha is 53 years old, born September 23, 1972 in South Korea · Libra.
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About
Shim Eun-ha became South Korea's most beloved actress by embodying pure, emotionally complex characters that made her a 1990s icon. Born September 23, 1972, she rose to prominence starring in some of the highest-rated Korean dramas of that era, including The Last Match, M, and Trap of Youth. Her breakthrough came with the 1998 melodrama Christmas in August, for which she swept Best Actress awards. A Libra, she retired at peak fame in 2001 after the film Interview, cementing her mystique as the decade's most cherished figure.
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Biography
Shim Eun-ha is a retired South Korean actress born September 23, 1972. She is widely regarded as one of the early figures earning the title "Nation's First Love" due to her portrayals of pure and emotionally resonant characters in film and television. Rising to popularity in the 1990s, she starred in some of the highest-rated Korean dramas of all time: The Last Match (1994), M (1994), and Trap of Youth (1999). Her most acclaimed performance came in Hur Jin-ho's melodrama Christmas in August (1998), for which she swept the Best Actress awards, followed by another well-received turn in the romantic comedy Art Museum by the Zoo (1998). She appeared in the Dogme 95 film Interview (2000) before suddenly retiring from show business in 2001 at the height of her fame.
As a Libra born in September, Shim embodies the sign's affinity for balance and emotional depth—traits reflected in her choice of nuanced, character-driven roles. Her life path number of 33 suggests a master teacher or healer archetype, fitting her influence as a transformative cultural figure in Korean cinema. Actors perform in film and television, interpreting characters and bringing stories to audiences. Her retirement at peak fame solidified her mystique as the most beloved South Korean actress of the 1990s decade.
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Trivia
- Shim rose to prominence in the 1990s starring in The Last Match, M, and Trap of Youth—some of the highest-rated Korean dramas of all time.
- Her 1998 film Christmas in August earned her Best Actress awards across major South Korean award ceremonies.
- She retired suddenly in 2001 after appearing in the Dogme 95 film Interview, at the absolute height of her fame.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Teacher
33 is 6 amplified. Caretakers operating at scale; rare among entertainers, more common among educators and activists.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 33 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
- Ruby StokesDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
- Chris Colfer
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Shim Eun-ha?
- Shim Eun-ha is 53 years old (born September 23, 1972).
- When is Shim Eun-ha's birthday?
- Shim Eun-ha was born on September 23, 1972.
- What is Shim Eun-ha's zodiac sign?
- Shim Eun-ha is a Libra, born September 23, 1972.
- What is Shim Eun-ha's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Shim Eun-ha was born in 1972, the year of the Water Rat.
- Where is Shim Eun-ha from?
- Shim Eun-ha is from South Korea.
- What does Shim Eun-ha do?
- Shim Eun-ha is a actor.
- Is Shim Eun-ha still alive?
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