Moon Ye-won (Korean: 문예원; born 10 September 1991) is a South Korean actress and model. She gained recognition for her role as Charlotte in the horror film Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum (2018) and has since appeared in numerous television dramas including Children of Nobody, Legal High, Hyena, and Happiness. She debuted in 2018 and is currently signed with ANIC ENT.
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Early Life and Family
Childhood
Moon Ye-won was born on September 10, 1991, in South Korea.
During her middle school years, she went abroad to study golf. She returned to Korea during high school. In her early twenties, she worked as a dancer and operated a dance team before pursuing acting.
Parents and Family Background
Moon Ye-won has parents and a younger brother. No further publicly verified information is available regarding her family background.
Education
She attended Dongduk Women’s University, where she majored in Broadcasting and Entertainment and earned a bachelor’s degree.
Age and Birthday
Moon Ye-won was born on September 10, 1991. As of 2026, she is 34 years old (international age). Her zodiac sign is Virgo.
Height, Weight and Physical Appearance
Career Journey
Early Career
Moon Ye-won made her acting debut in 2018 at the age of 26. Her first project was the web drama Drinking and Dancing Season 2 (음주가무 시즌2), in which she played the role of Jung Ji-yeon.
Breakthrough
Her breakthrough role came in 2018 with the critically acclaimed horror film Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum, where she played the character Charlotte. The role was significant because “Charlotte” is also the English name Moon Ye-won actually uses in real life. Despite being terrified of horror films—she reportedly could not properly watch a single horror movie before this role—she decided to audition and was cast.
In the same year, she appeared in the film Illang: The Wolf Brigade as a splendid costume lady and in the television drama Children of Nobody (붉은 달 푸른 해) as Choi Mi-sun.
Major Achievements
2019: Moon Ye-won starred in the legal drama Legal High (the Korean remake of the Japanese series) as Nam Sul-hee.
2020: She appeared in the legal drama Hyena as Baek Woon-mi.
2021: She took on roles in Happiness as Woo Sang-hee and One Ordinary Day as Kang Da-kyung.
2022: Moon Ye-won appeared in multiple projects including The Fabulous as Seo-jin, Love is for Suckers as Ahn So-yeon, and Three Bold Siblings as Lee Sang-min.
2023: She starred in Moon in the Day as Choi Na-yeon.
2024: She appeared in Miss Night and Day as Tak Cheon-hee.
2025: Moon Ye-won starred in the romantic film Romance as Hye-kyung.
Recent Career Updates
As of 2026, Moon Ye-won continues to be active in the Korean entertainment industry. Her most recent film appearance is in Romance (2025). She is represented by ANIC ENT as of 2024.
Career Timeline
Awards and Achievements
No publicly verified information is available regarding awards or nominations received by Moon Ye-won.
Relationship Status
No publicly verified information is available regarding Moon Ye-won’s relationship status, dating history, or marital status.
Net Worth
No publicly verified information is available regarding Moon Ye-won’s net worth.
Income sources as an actress and model: As a working South Korean actress since 2018 with multiple film and television credits, her income is derived from acting fees, modeling assignments, and endorsement deals. However, specific financial figures have not been disclosed publicly.
Note: A search result showing “$592,284” appears to be associated with a different individual (a corporate executive named Ye-won Moon) and is not related to the actress Moon Ye-won.
Social Media Presence
| Platform | Handle/Account | Status |
|---|---|---|
| @moonyeah1 | Verified | |
| Other Platforms | No publicly verified information available | — |
Moon Ye-won is active on Instagram under the handle @moonyeah1, where she shares updates and interacts with fans. She occasionally conducts Instagram Live sessions.
Lesser Known Facts
- Her English name is Charlotte – The character name she played in Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum is actually her real English name.
- She is terrified of horror films – Despite starring in a horror movie, Moon Ye-won has admitted she could not properly watch a single horror film before taking on the role.
- She could barely read the script – She found the Gonjiam script so frightening that she could barely read a few words, yet she decided to audition anyway.
- She passed her first-ever audition – Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum was her first audition in her life, and she was cast.
- She studied golf abroad – During middle school, Moon Ye-won went overseas to study golf.
- She is fluent in English – Due to her time studying golf abroad, she speaks English well.
- She was a dancer – In her early twenties, she worked as a dancer and even operated her own dance team.
- She started acting later than most – She made her acting debut at age 26 in 2018, which is relatively late compared to many Korean actors who start in their teens or early twenties.
- She owns a pet dog – Moon Ye-won is a dog owner.
- She frequently does Instagram Live – She connects with fans through regular Instagram Live broadcasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Moon Ye-won’s age in 2026?
Moon Ye-won was born on September 10, 1991, making her 34 years old (international age) in 2026.
2. How tall is Moon Ye-won?
Moon Ye-won’s height is 165 cm (approximately 5 feet 5 inches).
3. What is Moon Ye-won’s most famous role?
She is best known for her role as Charlotte in the horror film Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum (2018).
4. When did Moon Ye-won debut?
She made her acting debut in 2018.
5. What is Moon Ye-won’s Instagram handle?
Her Instagram handle is @moonyeah1.
6. What is Moon Ye-won’s educational background?
She graduated from Dongduk Women’s University with a degree in Broadcasting and Entertainment.
7. Is Moon Ye-won married?
No publicly verified information is available regarding her marital status or relationships.
8. What dramas has Moon Ye-won appeared in?
Her notable dramas include Children of Nobody, Legal High, Hyena, Happiness, One Ordinary Day, The Fabulous, Love is for Suckers, Three Bold Siblings, Moon in the Day, and Miss Night and Day.
9. Does Moon Ye-won speak English?
Yes, she is fluent in English due to studying golf abroad during her school years.
10. What is Moon Ye-won’s net worth?
No publicly verified information is available regarding her net worth.
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