Lim Ji-yeon
{{Short description|South Korean actress (born 1990)}}
{{Family name hatnote|Lim|lang=Korean}}
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| name = Lim Ji-yeon
| image = File:Lim Jiyeon Veronica Beard 2025.jpg
| caption = Lim in April 2025
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1990|06|23}}
| birth_place = Seoul, South Korea{{cite web|script-title=ko:임지연|url=https://www.cinefox.com/actor/view?isb=Y&movieman_seq=52399|website=Cinefox (씨네폭스)|language=ko|access-date=May 4, 2024|archive-date=May 4, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240504183911/https://www.cinefox.com/actor/view?isb=Y&movieman_seq=52399|url-status=live}}
| education = Korea National University of Arts (BFA in acting)
| occupation = Actress
| years_active = 2011–present
| agent = Artist Company
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| hanja = 林智妍
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Lim Ji-yeon ({{Korean|hangul=임지연}}; born June 23, 1990) is a South Korean actress. After appearing in a number of short films and plays, she had her first feature film role in Obsessed (2014).{{cite web|script-title=ko:[who are you] 임지연|url=http://m.cine21.com/news/view/?mag_id=76883|website=Cine21|language=ko|last=Song|first=Kyung-won|date=May 13, 2014|access-date=June 23, 2014|archive-date=May 28, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220528102110/http://m.cine21.com/news/view/?mag_id=76883|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Newcomer Heading to A-List After Baring Her Talent in Debut Film|url=http://english.chosun.com/m/news/article.amp.html?contid=2014051700349|website=The Chosun Ilbo|date=May 17, 2014|access-date=June 23, 2014|archive-date=January 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111072037/http://english.chosun.com/m/news/article.amp.html?contid=2014051700349|url-status=live}} The role earned her a Best New Actress nomination at the 35th Blue Dragon Film Awards, and wins at the 51st Grand Bell Awards and 51st Baeksang Arts Awards, among other accolades.
She gained international acclaim for the Netflix hit series The Glory (2022–2023), winning her Best Supporting Actress at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards. Lim is also well-known for her portrayal of the protagonist in the historical drama The Tale of Lady Ok (2024–2025).
Early life and education
Lim dreamed of becoming an actress after watching the musical Cats as a child. Due to her parents concerns, she went to study in humanities high school. Eventually, she entered the Korea National University of Arts, where she majored in acting and started walking the path of an actress after persuading her parents.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:[who are you] 임지연|url=http://www.cine21.com/news/view/?mag_id=76883|website=Cine21|date=May 13, 2014|access-date=July 7, 2023|archive-date=July 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707162354/http://www.cine21.com/news/view/?mag_id=76883|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|script-title=ko:'인간중독' 임지연, 야릇한 꽃봉오리가 터졌다[인터뷰]|url=http://mosen.mt.co.kr/article/G1109851541|website=mosen.mt.co.kr|date=May 14, 2014|access-date=August 5, 2023|archive-date=August 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230806104647/http://mosen.mt.co.kr/article/G1109851541|url-status=live}} Lim was part of the Class of 2009 in the Department of Acting, alongside classmates such as Byun Yo-han, Suho, and Park Jeong-min.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:이상이가 연기하는 셰익스피어의 모습은? - CELEBRITY 읽을거리 {{!}} 하퍼스 바자 코리아 (Harper's BAZAAR Korea) {{!}} 패션 매거진, 패션 잡지, 화보맛집|url=https://www.harpersbazaar.co.kr/article/73673|website=HARPERSBAZAAR|language=ko|last=HARPERSBAZAAR|access-date=May 26, 2024|archive-date=May 26, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240526193224/https://www.harpersbazaar.co.kr/article/73673|url-status=live}}
Career
=2011–2021: Early career beginnings=
Lim debuted in 2011 through the short film Dear Catastrophe. She also appeared in other short films such as When September Ends in 2013.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:'인간중독' 19금 멜로 임지연, 단편영화에선 '청순미 폭발'|url=https://www.donga.com/news/article/all/20140319/61839235/1|website=The Dong-A Ilbo|date=March 19, 2014|access-date=July 7, 2023|archive-date=July 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707162351/https://www.donga.com/news/article/all/20140319/61839235/1|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|script-title=ko:'임지연이 누군데?'... 파격멜로 '인간중독' 송승헌과 호흡|url=https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20130924/57790462/1|website=Sports Donga|date=September 24, 2013|access-date=July 7, 2023|archive-date=July 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707162019/https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20130924/57790462/1|url-status=live}} In 2013, Lim was cast to make her feature debut film in Obsessed directed by Kim Dae-woo while still being a student at Korea National University of Arts.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:신예 임지연, 송승헌 차기작 '인간중독' 캐스팅|url=http://mosen.mt.co.kr/article/G1109688658|website=mosen.mt.co.kr|date=September 24, 2013|access-date=August 5, 2023|archive-date=August 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230806104626/http://mosen.mt.co.kr/article/G1109688658|url-status=live}} The film was released in 2014,{{Cite web|script-title=ko:성인 멜로 '인간중독' 5월 개봉...티저 포스터 공개|url=https://www.news1.kr/articles/1591829|website=News1|date=March 19, 2014|access-date=July 7, 2023|archive-date=July 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707162213/https://www.news1.kr/articles/1591829|url-status=live}} and her role as Jong Ga-heun earned her a few accolades such as Best New Actress in 51st Grand Bell Awards and nominated in 51st Baeksang Arts Awards.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:천우희 여우주연상 이어 신인상 트로피 또 추가(백상예술대상)|url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201505262104281110|date=May 26, 2015|access-date=August 8, 2023|archive-date=July 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707162748/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201505262104281110}} Three months after the release of the film, Lim was selected as the model for Amorepacific Hanyul cosmetics, citing her oriental elegance and modern beauty fit well with the brand pursuing Korean Beauty.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:아모레퍼시픽, 한율 모델에 임지연 발탁|url=https://www.ajunews.com/view/20140820092800324|website=Aju Business Daily|date=August 20, 2014|access-date=July 7, 2023|archive-date=July 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707161635/https://www.ajunews.com/view/20140820092800324|url-status=live}}
In 2015, Lim took the role of ambitious concubine Dan-hee in a period drama film The Treacherous directed by Min Kyu-dong.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:주지훈 김강우 임지연, 사극 '간신' 출연|url=http://www.interview365.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=69125|website=Interview 365|date=August 26, 2014|access-date=August 5, 2023|archive-date=July 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230710110005/https://www.interview365.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=69125|url-status=live}} June 2015, she made her small screen debut through High Society. Her bubbly and lovely character as Lee Ji-yi won her New Star Award at SBS Drama Awards,{{Cite web|script-title=ko:[SBS 연기대상] 변요한·육성재·박형식 등, 뉴스타상 수상|url=https://www.xportsnews.com/article/676858|website=Xports News|date=December 31, 2015|access-date=July 10, 2023|archive-date=July 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230710104500/https://www.xportsnews.com/article/676858|url-status=live}} and Best New Actress at Korea Drama Awards.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:김수현 지성 주원 유동근 차승원, '2015 KDA' 대상후보|url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201509091819385010|date=September 9, 2015|access-date=August 8, 2023|archive-date=July 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230710104456/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201509091819385010}} She also ventured into hosting of MBC Section TV Entertainment News{{Cite web|title=Lim Ji-yeon to MC for MBC 'Section TV'|url=https://www.hancinema.net/lim-ji-yeon-to-mc-for-mbc-section-tv-84602.html|access-date=July 10, 2023|archive-date=July 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230710104456/https://www.hancinema.net/lim-ji-yeon-to-mc-for-mbc-section-tv-84602.html|url-status=live}} and the 2015 SBS Drama Awards, along with Lee Hwi-jae and Yoo Jun-sang. The same year, she won Excellence Award in Music/Talk Category – Female at MBC Entertainment Awards.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:[MBC 연예대상]'우수상' 임지연 "연예대상 시상식 신기해"|url=https://www.edaily.co.kr/news/read?newsId=02358326609603440&mediaCodeNo=258|website=Edaily|date=December 29, 2015}}
In 2016, Lim appeared in another period drama The Royal Gambler as Dam-seo who take revenge upon king due to a painful family history.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:임지연, '대박' 여주인공 확정..."설레고 행복하다" 소감|url=https://www.xportsnews.com/article/688373|website=Xports News|date=February 1, 2016|access-date=July 10, 2023|archive-date=July 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230710104458/https://www.xportsnews.com/article/688373|url-status=live}} In August 2016, she starred in weekend drama Blow Breeze as a cheerful and positive North Korean woman defector who lives in South Korea, for which she practiced the North Korean dialect.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:임지연, '불어라 미풍아' 출연확정...손호준과 호흡 [공식입장]|url=https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20160713/79167765/1|website=Sports Donga|date=July 13, 2016|access-date=July 10, 2023|archive-date=July 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230710104503/https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20160713/79167765/1|url-status=live}} For her role as Kim Mi-poong, she won Excellence Award, Actress in a Serial Drama at 2017 MBC Drama Awards. She made a cameo appearance on the popular drama The Doctors because of her close relationship with writer Ha Myung-hee, whom she previously worked with High Society.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:임지연 '닥터스' 특별 출연, 하명희 작가 인연 '눈길'|url=http://www.tvdaily.co.kr/read.php3?aid=14678538051133702002|website=tvdaily.co.kr|date=July 7, 2016|access-date=August 5, 2023|archive-date=July 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230710104504/http://www.tvdaily.co.kr/read.php3?aid=14678538051133702002|url-status=live}} The same year, she starred in comedy film Luck Key directed by Lee Gae-byok.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:'럭키' 유해진의 충무로 귀환, 이번엔 '코미디'다|url=http://www.tvdaily.co.kr/read.php3?aid=14727725561154432008|website=tvdaily.co.kr|date=September 2, 2016|access-date=August 5, 2023|archive-date=July 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230710104507/http://www.tvdaily.co.kr/read.php3?aid=14727725561154432008|url-status=live}}
Lim returned to small screen in 2019 Welcome 2 Life fantasy romantic comedy series about a skilled lawyer who enters a parallel world due to an unfortunate accident.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:'웰컴2라이프' 정지훈·임지연·곽시양 출연확정, 7월말 방송(공식입장)|url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201905031000546710|date=May 3, 2019|access-date=August 8, 2023|archive-date=July 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230710104502/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201905031000546710}} For her role, she won Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Monday-Tuesday Miniseries at 2019 MBC Drama Awards.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:임지연 "우수상 기대했는데 최우수상...'웰컴2' 정지훈-곽시양 감사해"|url=http://www.slist.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=124498|website=Single List|date=December 31, 2019|access-date=July 10, 2023|archive-date=July 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230710104507/http://www.slist.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=124498|url-status=live}} The same year, she starred in crime drama in gambling world film Tazza: One Eyed Jack as Young-mi. Her web series The Magic was pre-filmed in 2017 and was released through OTT media service Seezn in 2021.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:'타짜: 원 아이드 잭' 9월 개봉 확정...티저 예고+런칭 스틸 공개|url=http://www.heraldpop.com/view.php?ud=201907100821440883678_1|website=Herald POP|last=Ahn|first=Tae-hwan|date=July 10, 2019|access-date=July 10, 2023|archive-date=July 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230710104503/http://www.heraldpop.com/view.php?ud=201907100821440883678_1|url-status=live}} She also starred in the 2021 mystery action fantasy film Spiritwalker, and received a nomination in 58th Grand Bell Awards for Best Supporting Actress for the role.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:[단독]임지연, 스크린 컴백···'유체이탈자' 윤계상 애인 역|url=https://www.newsis.com/view/?id=NISX20190109_0000525607|website=Newsis|date=January 10, 2019|access-date=August 5, 2023|archive-date=July 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230710104505/https://www.newsis.com/view/?id=NISX20190109_0000525607|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|script-title=ko:윤계상+'범죄도시' 제작진, '유체이탈자'로 극장 재탈환 예고|url=https://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/329004|website=iMBC Entertainment|date=October 27, 2021|access-date=July 10, 2023|archive-date=July 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230710104456/https://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/329004|url-status=live}}
In May 2020, Lim signed with the Artist Company.{{cite web|script-title=ko:임지연, 아티스트컴퍼니와 전속계약 체결..정우성·이정재 품으로 [공식]|url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111355896|work=OSEN|date=May 18, 2020|access-date=May 18, 2020|archive-date=February 2, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202145329/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111355896|url-status=live}}
=2022–2023: Rise in popularity and wide recognition through ''The Glory''=
In 2022, Lim lead the role of Gi-na in the web series Rose Mansion, alongside Yoon Kyun-sang, a mystery drama that pursues the truth of finding her missing sister among suspicious neighbors and discover more dark secrets about the apartment.{{Cite web|title=Tving's 'Rose Mansion' to portray obsession, twisted desires of humans|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2023/08/688_328936.html|website=The Korea Times|date=May 11, 2022|access-date=August 5, 2023|archive-date=August 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230806104630/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2023/08/688_328936.html|url-status=live}} December the same year, she appeared in the part 2 of Netflix's original series Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area where she played the role of Seoul, a character that was not in the original work.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:'종이의 집' 원작에 없는 '서울' 캐릭터 등장..괜찮을까?|url=http://mosen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111994608|website=mosen.mt.co.kr|date=November 23, 2022|access-date=August 5, 2023|archive-date=August 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230806104623/http://mosen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111994608|url-status=live}}
File:Lim Ji-yeon at The Glory press conference on 201222 (1).png press conference in December 2022]]
At the end of 2022, Lim challenged her first villain role in the Netflix's original series The Glory, where she played the role of Park Yeon-jin, a weather presenter who led the group of delinquents in bullying and physically abusing the protagonist during high school. The series was popular and well-received among audiences, and her portrayal was met with favorable reviews and is said to be her life's character.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:[단독] 임지연, 김은숙 신작 '더 글로리' 합류...송혜교 만난다|url=https://www.news1.kr/articles/4493329|website=News1|date=November 15, 2021|access-date=August 5, 2023|archive-date=August 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230806104623/https://www.news1.kr/articles/4493329|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|script-title=ko:'브라보! 임지연"...'더 글로리'로 인생 캐릭터 완성[이슈S]|url=https://www.spotvnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=591827|website=SPOTV NEWS|last=Kim|first=Won-gyeom|date=March 12, 2023|access-date=July 10, 2023|archive-date=July 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230710104456/https://www.spotvnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=591827|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|script-title=ko:'더 글로리' 넷플릭스 비영어권 TV부문 주간 1위...누적 8248만 시청시간|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/421/0006571042|website=Naver News|last=Ahn|first=Eun-jae|access-date=July 10, 2023|archive-date=January 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230118181050/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/421/0006571042|url-status=live}} For her performance in The Glory, she won Best Supporting Actress – Television at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards{{Cite web|script-title=ko:'더글로리' 임지연, TV부문 조연상 "멋지다 연진아"[백상예술대상]|url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202304281648156310|access-date=July 10, 2023|archive-date=July 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230710104503/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202304281648156310|url-status=live}} and Best Supporting Actress at the 2nd Blue Dragon Series Awards.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:[제2회 청룡시리즈어워즈] 드라마 여우조연상 - 임지연|url=https://kstar.kbs.co.kr/list_view.html?idx=272221|website=KBS Star|date=July 19, 2023|access-date=July 28, 2023|archive-date=July 28, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230728141038/https://kstar.kbs.co.kr/list_view.html?idx=272221|url-status=live}}
In June 2023, Lim starred alongside Kim Tae-hee in a suspense thriller drama and mystery Lies Hidden in My Garden.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:김태희, 임지연과 '마당이 있는 집'에서 만난다..."6월 편성 확정"|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=410&aid=0000932474|website=Naver|last=Kim|first=Na-young|access-date=July 13, 2023|archive-date=July 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230713073350/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=410&aid=0000932474|url-status=live}} Her performance as a domestic violence victim was praised for being able to transform 180° from her previous role in The Glory.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:'히트 연금술' 지금, 왜 임지연인가[★인명대사전]|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/ranking/article/144/0000897781|website=Naver News|access-date=July 13, 2023|archive-date=July 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230713073351/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/ranking/article/144/0000897781|url-status=live}} In particular, one of her scenes in the drama went viral for raising viewers' appetites and praised by critics for showing liberation and a hint of madness well after the death of her husband.{{Cite web|title=Lim Ji-yeon's 'jajangmyeon mukbang' goes viral|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2023/08/688_353949.html|website=The Korea Times|date=June 29, 2023|access-date=August 5, 2023|archive-date=August 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230806104624/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2023/08/688_353949.html|url-status=live}} She also starred in the crime thriller drama The Killing Vote, which premiered in August 2023.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:박해진X박성웅X임지연, '국민형사투표' 주연 캐스팅 확정(공식)|url=http://www.heraldpop.com/view.php?ud=202212270911125987206_1|website=Herald POP|last=Lee|first=Mi-ji|date=December 27, 2022|access-date=July 10, 2023|archive-date=July 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230710104502/http://www.heraldpop.com/view.php?ud=202212270911125987206_1|url-status=live}}
In August 2023, Lim was selected by the Korean Film Directors Association at the 2023 Bechdel Day award as Actor of the Year (series category) for her performance in The Glory and Lies Hidden in My Garden. Judges evaluated her performance in The Glory as did not confined the character as just "flat villain" but carved a path of complicated villain desire that they had never seen before. For her acting in Lies Hidden in My Garden, she showed that even in the chilling moment of revenge, the animalistic acting of not wanting to starve her child in the belly convinced the extreme temperature difference within one person.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:'더 글로리' 임지연 "빌런 얼굴에 복잡한 욕망의 경로 새겨"···벡델데이 시리즈 부문 배우상 선정]|trans-title='The Glory' Lim Ji-yeon "Carved the path of complex desires on the villain's face" Selected as an Actor of The Year Award in the Bechdel Day Series]|url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/032/0003244175?sid=103|via=Naver|publisher=KyunHyang|language=ko|last=Choi Min-ji|date=August 22, 2023|access-date=August 22, 2023|archive-date=August 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230822090213/https://n.news.naver.com/article/032/0003244175?sid=103|url-status=live}} In 2024, Lim role in Lies Hidden in My Garden earned her another Best Actress – Television nomination at the prestigious 60th Baeksang Arts Awards.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:'파묘'→'무빙'까지, '60회 백상예술대상' TV·영화·연극 수상 후보 공개]|trans-title='60th Baeksang Arts Awards' TV, film and theater award candidates revealed, from 'Breaking the Grave' to 'Moving']|url=https://www.tvdaily.co.kr/read.php3?aid=17125563091706765002|via=Naver|publisher=tvdaily|language=ko|last=Kim Jong-eun|date=August 22, 2023|access-date=April 4, 2024|archive-date=June 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240610034015/http://www.tvdaily.co.kr/read.php3?aid=17125563091706765002|url-status=live}}
=2024–present: ''Revolver'' and historical drama comeback ''The Tale Of Lady Ok''=
File:Lim Jiyeon press conference The Tale of Lady Ok 2024.png press conference in November 2024]]
In June 2024, PlusM Entertainment confirmed Lim would appear in revenge film Revolver alongside actors Jeon Do-yeon and Ji Chang-wook. The movie was released in August 2024.{{cite web|script-title=ko:'탈주'로 열고 '리볼버'로 이어간다...전도연의 '리볼버' 8월 개봉|trans-title=We open with 'Escape' and continue with 'Revolver'... Jeon Do-yeon's "Revolver" to be released in August|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/468/0001070206|via=Naver|work=Sports Seoul|language=ko|author=함상범|date=June 20, 2024}} Lim who showed her own unique style as the mysterious Jeong Yoon-sun in Revolver, won Best Supporting Actress award at the 33rd Buil Film Awards{{cite web|script-title=ko:'리볼버', 부일영화상 작품상...정우성 남우주연상 등 플러스엠 作 7관왕 영예|trans-title="Revolver", Buil Film Award Best Picture... Jung Woo-sung Best Actor Award, Etc. Plus M Film 7 Awards Honor|url=https://www.swtvnews.com/news/newsview.php?ncode=1065577907072514|website=Sports W|language=ko|author=노이슬|date=October 4, 2024|access-date=December 18, 2024}} and honoured Best Actor award by London East Asia Film Festival 2024. The film committee cited Lim showed off her charisma and deep acting in Revolver and delivered the most powerful and charming performance in East Asian film this year.{{cite web|script-title=ko:"세계적 배우 되도록 노력"...임지연, '리볼버'로 런던아시아영화제 최우수상|trans-title="I will strive to become a world-class actor"... Lim Ji-yeon wins grand prize at London Asian Film Festival for 'Revolver.'|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/311/0001787250|via=Naver|work=Xports News|language=ko|author=김유진|date=October 24, 2024|access-date=October 25, 2024}} Lim is confirmed to lead a survival romance historical drama The Tale of Lady Ok, making it seven years since her last historical drama in The Royal Gambler.{{cite web|script-title=ko:임지연, JTBC 사극 '옥씨부인전' 출연...추영우와 호흡|trans-title=Lim Ji-yeon appears in the JTBC historical drama 'Mrs. Ok'. Breathing with Choo Young-woo|url=https://www.mk.co.kr/news/hot-issues/10892014|website=Star Today|language=ko|author=한현정|date=December 6, 2023|access-date=June 22, 2024|archive-date=June 22, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240622034256/https://www.mk.co.kr/news/hot-issues/10892014|url-status=live}} The drama started broadcasting in November 2024.{{cite web|script-title=ko:임지연·추영우 '옥씨부인전' 11월 30일 첫방 확정|trans-title=Lim Ji-yeon and Choo Young-woo's "Madam Ok" First Broadcast Confirmed for November 30th|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/437/0000413646|via=Naver|work=JTBC|language=ko|author=황소영|date=October 10, 2024}} Lim's performance garnered positive reviews for her portrayal of Goo-deok, a runaway slave who disguised as a noble family's daughter "Ok Tae-young" after the real Ok Tae-young dies, and her character was described as "a strong and independent female lead" that captivated viewers of the series.{{cite web|title='The Tale of Lady Ok' captivates viewers with strong female lead in Joseon Dynasty|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2025/02/398_390703.html|work=The Korea Times|date=January 19, 2025}}
Other ventures
=Ambassadorship=
On May 30, 2023, Lim was appointed as an honorary police officer for the Seodaemun District Police Agency in Seoul, where she would be "publicizing major police policies, various security activities, and drug crime prevention for the next 2 years".{{Cite web|script-title=ko:"동은아, 나 순경됐어"... '더 글로리' 임지연 명예경찰 위촉|trans-title="Dongeun-ah, I became a police officer"... 'The Glory' Lim Ji-yeon appointed honorary police officer|url=https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/021/0002574568?sid=102|via=Naver|work=Munhwa Ilbo|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Gyu-tae|date=May 30, 2023|access-date=May 31, 2023|archive-date=July 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230704145723/https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/021/0002574568?sid=102|url-status=live}}
=Endorsements=
In February 2024, Lim was announced as the new brand ambassador for Loewe, a Spanish luxury fashion brand.{{Cite web|title=Loewe unveils its Spring/Summer 2024 campaign, introduces Korean actress Lim Ji-Yeon as its new ambassador|url=https://ww.fashionnetwork.com/news/Loewe-unveils-its-spring-summer-2024-campaign-introduces-korean-actress-lim-ji-yeon-as-its-new-ambassador,1603831.html|website=Fashion Network|last=Morales|first=Eva Gracia|date=February 12, 2024|access-date=July 31, 2024}}
Personal life
=Relationship=
On April 1, 2023, Artist Company confirmed that Lim is dating actor Lee Do-hyun, whom she met while filming The Glory.{{cite web|script-title=ko:[공식] 이도현, 만우절날 임지연과 열애 인정 "조심스럽게 알아가는 중"|trans-title=[Official] Lee Do-hyun admits to dating Lim Ji-yeon on April Fool's Day "I'm getting to know you carefully"|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=312&aid=0000604150|via=Naver|publisher=Ten Asia|language=ko|last=Kang|first=Min-kyung|date=April 1, 2023|access-date=April 1, 2023|archive-date=April 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401035727/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=312&aid=0000604150|url-status=live}}{{cite web|script-title=ko:임지연 측 이도현과 열애 인정 "조심스럽게 알아가는 단계" [공식입장]|trans-title=Lim Ji-yeon's side admits to being in love with Lee Do-hyun "Carefully getting to know" [Official position]|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0004819391|via=Naver|publisher=OSEN|language=ko|last=Park|first=So-young|date=April 1, 2023|access-date=April 1, 2023|archive-date=April 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401035728/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0004819391|url-status=live}}
Filmography
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| scope="row" | Gallup Korea
| 2023 | style="text-align:left" | Gallup Korea's Television Actor of the Year | style="text-align:center" | 18th{{Efn-ua|Lim Ji-yeon tied with Han So-hee and Kim Tae-ri (above 1.3%)}} | {{Cite web|script-title=ko:한국갤럽조사연구소|url=https://www.gallup.co.kr/gallupdb/reportContent.asp?seqNo=1443|website=Gallup Korea|access-date=December 14, 2023|archive-date=December 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231214140413/https://www.gallup.co.kr/gallupdb/reportContent.asp?seqNo=1443|url-status=live}} |
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