Kwon Eun-bin
A versatile K-pop performer who evolved from a survival show contestant into a confident actress and group mainstay.
Born 2000 (age 26)·South Korean singer and actress·Birthday: January 6·Generation Z
Biography
Kwon Eun-bin's career is a study in graceful adaptation within the high-stakes K-pop industry. She first entered the public eye on the intense competition show 'Produce 101', where her charm and skill took her to the final stages. Though she didn't make the final lineup, it was a launchpad, not an end. She debuted soon after as the youngest member of CLC, bringing a fresh, energetic presence to the group. As CLC's activities slowed, Eun-bin didn't wait in the wings; she carved a new path. She steadily built an acting portfolio, moving from supporting roles to leading parts in web dramas and television, proving her mettle as a expressive and dedicated actress independent of her idol roots.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Kwon was born in 2000, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Kwon Was Born
The biggest hits of 2000
#1 Movie
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Best Picture
Gladiator
#1 TV Show
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Kwon's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
2000Born
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2005Started school
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2013Became a teenager
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2016Could drive
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2018Could vote
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2021Turned 21
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 26 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Debuted as a member of the girl group CLC, contributing to several EPs and singles including "Hobgoblin" and "Black Dress".
- Earned a leading role in the popular web drama "At a Distance, Spring Is Green" as Kim So-bin.
- Successfully transitioned to acting with a notable part in the sci-fi thriller series "Duty After School".
Did You Know?
She is known for her height, often being one of the tallest members in her group and in idol line-ups.
She attended the School of Performing Arts Seoul (SOPA), a school popular with many K-pop idols.
Her nickname among fans is "Eunbean", a playful take on her name.
“I learned to see every stage, even the difficult ones, as a chance to show a new side of me.”
