Shin Hyun-been
Kwak Hyun-been (born April 10, 1986), known professionally as Shin Hyun-been, is a South Korean actress. Shin started her acting career by starring in the film He's on Duty (2010) and television series Warrior Baek Dong-soo (2011). She gained wider recognition with the television series Hospital Playlist (2020–2021).
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Shin Hyun-been

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- Name
- Shin Hyun-been
- Birth Name
- Kwak Hyun-been
- Born
- 10 April 1986
- Birthplace
- South Korea
- Education
- Korea National University of Arts (Art Theory)
- Occupation
- Actress
- Full name
- 곽현빈.
- Nationality
- South Korea.
- Languages
- Korean.
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Kwak Hyun-been (born April 10, 1986), known professionally as Shin Hyun-been, is a South Korean actress. Shin started her acting career by starring in the film He's on Duty (2010) and television series Warrior Baek Dong-soo (2011). She gained wider recognition with the television series Hospital Playlist (2020–2021).
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Shin Hyun-been (born 1986) is a South Korean actor, actress and film actor, among other activities. The actor was born 곽현빈 in South Korea. Shin Hyun-been studied at Korea National University of Arts. Languages used include Korean.
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• Name — Shin Hyun-been • Birth Name — Kwak Hyun-been • Born — 10 April 1986 • Birthplace — South Korea • Education — Korea National University of Arts (Art Theory) • Occupation — Actress • Years Active — 2010–present • Agent — Yooborn Company
Career
Career
Shin Hyun-been wanted to be an actress since high school, but she lacked the confidence to try. After she finished college, Shin decided to participate in various auditions, which landed her the roles in both 2010 black comedy film He's on Duty and 2011 SBS historical action Warrior Baek Dong-soo. • Illustration — Shin in July 2014 With He's on Duty, Shin won Best New Actress at the prestigious 47th Baeksang Arts Awards for her portrayal of a Vietnamese worker struggling with racism in South Korea. Shin got mainstream recognition with her role as a noble young woman who hides an important map tattoo on her body with the highly rated TV series Warrior Baek Dong-soo. Shin's next breakthrough came in 2019-2020. In 2019 she was cast as the female lead of tvN's crime mystery Confession, followed by the 2020 ensemble cast thriller film Beasts Clawing at Straws, for which Shin was nominated at the 41st Blue Dragon Film Awards. After her standout role as a resident and then fellow of General Surgery in the 2020–2021 medical series Hospital Playlist, Shin accepted offers to star in several series, among them JTBC's 2022 fantasy revenge series Reborn Rich where she acted as an anti-corruption prosecutor and 2023 melodrama romance Tell Me That You Love Me, a remake of the 1995 Japanese series Aishiteiru to Itte Kure. In 2024, Shin led the Coupang Play's workplace romantic comedy Cinderella at 2 AM. Shin has frequently cooperated with famed director Yeon Sang-ho. After the miniseries Monstrous, she went on to star in his three latest films consecutively, the 2025-released Revelations and The Ugly, followed by the upcoming Colony.
Television series
Television series
• Year — Title — Role — Notes — Ref. Reference(s) • 2011 — Warrior Baek Dong-soo — Yoo Ji-sun • Kimchi Family — Yukie • 2012 — Family Portrait — Han Mi-hwa • 2014 — Mimi — Jang Eun-hye • 2016 — Madame Antoine: The Love Therapist — Claire — Cameo • 2017 — Queen of Mystery — Jung Ji-won • Argon — Chae Soo-min • Rain or Shine — Architect — Cameo (Episode 16) • 2018 — Mistress — Kim Eun-soo • 2019 — Confession — Ha Yoo-ri • 2020–2021 — Hospital Playlist — Jang Gyeo-ul — Season 1–2 • 2021 — Reflection of You — Goo Hae-won • 2022 — Monstrous — Lee Soo-jin • Reborn Rich — Seo Min-young • 2023 — Tell Me That You Love Me — Jung Mo-eun • 2024 — Cinderella at 2 AM — Ha Yoon-seo • 2025 — Resident Playbook — Jang Gyeo-ul — Special appearance
Music video appearances
Music video appearances
• Year — Song title — Artist — Ref. Reference(s) • 2011 — "I Shouldn't Have Gone" — Kim Jin-pyo (feat. Jooyoung) • 2013 — "Walking Dead" — Kim Jin-pyo (feat. Lyn) • 2014 — "Hate" — Epitone Project • 2017 — "Paper Umbrella" — Yesung • 2021 — "Don't Look Back" — Sechs Kies
Theater
Theater
• Year — Title — Role — Ref. Reference(s) • 2012 — Turn Around and Leave — Chae Hee-joo
Listicles
Listicles
Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement • Publisher — Year — Listicle — Placement — Ref. Reference(s) • Cine21 — 2021 — New Actress to watch out for in 2022 • Korean Film Council — 2021 — Korean Actors 200
Identity and origins
Identity and origins
Shin Hyun-been was recorded at birth as 곽현빈. The authorities additionally record the headings Hyun-bin Shin, Hyunbeen Shin, Hyun-been Shin and Shin Hyun-bin. Her recorded language was Korean.
Identity
Identity
Shin Hyun-been is recorded with the occupation television actor. Recorded as a citizen of South Korea.
Origins and formation
Origins and formation
Where Shin Hyun-been came from, and how Shin Hyun-been was formed. Born on 10 April 1986.

Actress Shin Hyun-bin arrives at the red carpet event of the Pifan in Bucheon on July 17, 2014
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Film
• Year — Title — Role — Notes — Ref. Reference(s) • 2010 — He's on Duty — Jang-mi • 2012 — Almost Che — Site reporter — Cameo • 2015 — The Lost Choices — Chae Ji-eun • 2017 — Confidential Assignment — Hwa-ryung • 2018 — Seven Years of Night — Moon Ha-young • Sunset in My Hometown — Mi-kyung • Take Point — Lee Ji-soo • 2019 — Cheer Up, Mr. Lee — Hye-yeong • 2020 — The Closet — Seung-hee • Beasts Clawing at Straws — Mi-ran • 2025 — Revelations — Lee Yeon-hee • The Ugly — Jung Young-hee • 2026 — Colony — Gong Seol-hee
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reference work
- “Shin Hyun-been”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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- Wikidata, structured authority record Q493278: Shin Hyun-been
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Awards and nominations
Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination • Award — Year — Category — Nominee / Work — Result — Ref. Reference(s) • APAN Star Awards — 2022 — Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries — Hospital Playlist 2 and Reflection of You • Baeksang Arts Awards — 2011 — Best New Actress – Film — He's on Duty • 2026 — Best Supporting Actress – Film — The Ugly • Blue Dragon Film Awards — 2021 — Best New Actress — Beasts Clawing at Straws • 2025 — Best Supporting Actress — The Ugly • Golden Cinematography Awards — 2026 — Best Supporting Actress — The Ugly • Korea Drama Awards — 2019 — Best New Actress — Confession • 2022 — Top Excellence Award, Actress — Reflection of You • Korean Film Awards — 2010 — Best New Actress — He's on Duty • SBS Drama Awards — 2011 — New Star Award — Warrior Baek Dong-soo
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- 1.Lee, Yeon-jeong. Hankook Ilbo. August 11, 2011.
- 2.[who are you] 캐릭터를 상상하다 - <공조> 신현빈. Cine21. January 20, 2017.
- 3.Lee Myung-joo. The Chosun Ilbo and Osen. August 27, 2010.
- 4.Kim Ji-hyun. TV Daily. May 26, 2011.
- 5.Moon Wan-shik. Star News. July 25, 2011.
- 6.Choi Hyeon-jeong. The Dong-A Ilbo. August 26, 2011.
- 7.Sports Donga. January 11, 2019.
- 8.Kim Yoo-jin. X Sport News. March 14, 2020.
- 9.Moon Ji-yeon. Sports Chosun. February 8, 2021.
- 10.Lee Young-sil. Sisa Week. April 1, 2020.
- 11.Kim Na-yeon. Sports Today. May 18, 2020.
- 12.Moon Ji-yeon. Sports Chosun. Naver. August 2, 2021.
- 13.Jang Da-hee. SpoTV News. September 22, 2022.
- 14.OBS News via Naver. September 8, 2025.
- 15.Hankook Ilbo via Naver. April 5, 2025.
- 16.'The Lost Choices' spotlights rape culture. Kpop Herald. October 21, 2015.
- 17.Shin Hyun-bin joins cast of "Byeonsan". HanCinema. September 12, 2017.
- 18.Sim Eon-gyeong. Nate. February 24, 2025.
- 19.Lee, Ho-yeon. ilyo. Sunday Newspaper. December 27, 2024.
- 20.Jang, Ju-yeon. Ilgan Sports. January 6, 2026.
- 21.Shin Hyun-bin selected for SBS Chuseok special. HanCinema. September 27, 2012.
- 22.Xports News. February 13, 2014.
- 23.Segye. February 29, 2016.
- 24.Yonhap News Agency. June 3, 2017.
- 25.10Asia. September 6, 2017.
- 26.News1. January 30, 2018.
- 27.The Chosun Ilbo. February 28, 2018.
- 28.Jang Ah-reum. News 1. November 26, 2020.
- 29.Kim Seong-hyeon. YTN. Naver. August 9, 2021.
- 30.Kang, Da-yoon. MyDaily. March 28, 2024.
- 31.Park, Jin-young. OSEN. April 18, 2025.
- 32.Super Sound Bugs!. [M/V] 가지말걸 그랬어(feat.주영) - 김진표(JP). YouTube. June 12, 2012.
- 33.Super Sound Bugs!. [M/V] [JP7 ZOMBIE] 좀비 (Walking Dead) Feat .LYn - 김진표. YouTube. October 10, 2013.
- 34.Pastel TV. [MV] 에피톤 프로젝트(Epitone Project) - 미움 (Hate, Vocal 손주희). YouTube. September 16, 2014.
- 35.SM Entertainment. YESUNG 예성 '봄날의 소나기 (Paper Umbrella)' MV. YouTube. April 18, 2017.
- 36.Channel Fifteen. 💛[MV] 뒤돌아보지 말아요 Don't Look Back Music Video 젝스키스 Sechskies. YouTube. February 5, 2021.
- 37."He's On Duty" Shin Hyun-bin becomes Jeon Do-yeon. HanCinema. September 24, 2012.
- 38.Lee Seul-bi. Sports Donga. August 31, 2022.
- 39.Park, Jung-sun. JTBC. April 13, 2026.
- 40.Ahn Jin-yong. Naver. Munhwa Ilbo. December 8, 2020.
- 41.Sports Chosun. October 20, 2025.
- 42.Lee, Jun-sang. 제46회 황금촬영상, 주연상 유해진·손예진.'왕사남' 4관왕 쾌거. K-Star News. 2026-06-09.
- 43.Lee Woo-in. TV Report. September 27, 2019.
- 44.Lee, Da-won. [2022 코리아드라마어워즈] 김범·신현빈, 최우수연기상 수상. Sports Kyunghyang. October 8, 2022.
- 45.Ko Kyung-seok. The Asia Business Daily. October 29, 2010.
- 46.Jung Yoo-jin. Newsen. December 31, 2011.
- 47.Cine21. December 31, 2021.
- 48.Jo, Ji-young. [공식] 영화진흥위원회, 韓배우 200인 선정.'Korean Actors 200' 해외 홍보 나선다. Sports Chosun. 2021-01-18.
- 49.KOREAN ACTORS 200. Korean Film Biz Zone.
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