Best known for the K-dramas ‘Mr. Queen’ (Queen Kim So-yong), ‘My Golden Life’ (Seo Ji-an) and ‘The Legend of the Blue Sea’ (as Cha Si-ah).
Films
- Brave CitizenSo Si-min2023
- Open the DoorSoo-min (voice)2022
- Three SistersMi-yeon2021
- InnocenceAhn Jeong-in2020
- The Princess and the MatchmakerPrincess Songhwa2018
- A DayMin Soo-jin (cameo)2017
TV shows
- Dear HyeriJoo Eun-ho / Joo Hye-ri2024
- See You in My 19th LifeYoon Cho-won (cameo)2023
- Mr. QueenQueen Kim So-yong / Jang Bong-hwan2020–2021
- Angel’s Last Mission: LoveLee Yeon-seo2019
- My Golden LifeSeo Ji-an2017–2018
- StrangerYoung Eun-soo (cameo)2017
- Five EnoughLee Yeon-tae2016
- She Was PrettyHan Seol (cameo)2015
- Oh My GhostKang Eun-hee2015
- High School King of SavvyGo Yoon-joo2014
- My Husband Got a FamilyBang Mal-sook (cameo)2012
No matches — try another title.
About Shin Hye-sun
Shin Hye-sun is a South Korean actress who debuted in 2012 with a supporting role in ‘My Husband Got a Family’. She gained wide recognition for her leading role in the weekend drama ‘My Golden Life’ (2017–2018) and rose to international fame for her gender-bending comedic performance in the hit drama ‘Mr. Queen’ (2020–2021). She has also appeared in several films and continues to be a prominent…
FAQs
What is Shin Hye-sun’s most famous drama?
She is best known for ‘Mr. Queen’ (2020–2021), in which she played the dual role of Queen Cheorin and a modern-day male chef trapped in her body, earning her widespread critical acclaim.
Has Shin Hye-sun won any awards?
Yes, she has won multiple awards, including the Top Excellence Award at the 2021 Korea Drama Awards for ‘Mr. Queen’, and the Best Actress award for ‘My Golden Life’ at the 2018 KBS Drama Awards.
Did Shin Hye-sun appear in any Netflix series?
Yes, she starred in the Netflix drama ‘Mr. Queen’ (available on Netflix internationally) and made a cameo appearance in ‘See You in My 19th Life’ (2023).
Is Shin Hye-sun also a singer?
While primarily an actress, she has showcased her singing voice in several drama soundtracks, notably for ‘Mr. Queen’ and ‘Angel’s Last Mission: Love’.
What is the meaning of Shin Hye-sun’s name?
Her name ‘Shin Hye-sun’ (신혜선) is written in Hanja as 申惠善; ‘Shin’ is her surname, ‘Hye’ means ‘benevolence’ or ‘grace’, and ‘Sun’ means ‘goodness’ or ‘kindness’.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026