Kim Sia, an actress, is getting a jump start on her education by signing up for college courses ahead of her peers. This move has sparked considerable interest, given her rapid academic advancement alongside her burgeoning acting career.
Kim was born in 2008 and is now a member of the Class of 2026 at Hanyang University, even though she is still a minor. She got in early after finishing her secondary education through a different path and moving quickly through school.
TenAsia reported that Kim told her fans about the big news on social media. The actress shared pictures and a video from her entrance ceremony with the caption "Class of '26 Baby Lion."
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The publication said that the pictures showed Kim at the university's entrance ceremony, which made her look very young for a college freshman. The outlet went on to say that she had already passed the GED after middle school and started Hallym Arts High School a year early, studying with kids born in 2007.
Naver coverage also focused on her academic progress, saying that Kim is now a minor in college thanks to a special admission case. Netizens are interested in the update because she can handle both her schoolwork and her growing acting career.
Kim Sia's talents are not limited to the stage. The publication announced that she received the "Youth Acting Award" in the KBS Drama Awards. This recognition came in December 2025. The award was a big step forward for her as she moved from child roles to bigger projects.
She is also known for her role as Lee Young-ae's daughter in the drama "Eun-su's Good Day." The performance made her more well-known among viewers and people in the industry.
Kim talked about her goals for the future in her acceptance speech at the awards ceremony. "I greeted you as a child actor, but from now on, I will greet you as actress Kim Sia."
The publication noted that her statement shows a clear desire to move beyond child roles, which means a new stage in her career.
