Acting

Shin Il-seon

Born September 21, 1912 Died June 3, 1990 (Age 77)Keijō, Empire of Japan (now Seoul, Republic of Korea)9 Credits

At the age of 14, while attending Dongduk Girls' High School, Shin Il-seon entered the entertainment industry by joining an opera troupe at the recommendation of her older brother. In 1926, she appeared in Arirang directed by Na Un-gyu, playing the role of Yeong-hee, the younger sister of the main character Yeong-jin. With the enormous success of this film, she became a star in her own right. In 1927, while filming…

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Acting

Shin Il-seon

Born September 21, 1912 Died June 3, 1990 (Age 77)Keijō, Empire of Japan (now Seoul, Republic of Korea)9 Credits

At the age of 14, while attending Dongduk Girls' High School, Shin Il-seon entered the entertainment industry by joining an opera troupe at the recommendation of her older brother. In 1926, she appeared in Arirang directed by Na Un-gyu, playing the role of Yeong-hee, the younger sister of the main character Yeong-jin. With the enormous success of this film, she became a star in her own right. In 1927, while filming…