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Alicia Hannah-Kim Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 22, 2026 • 2 min read

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Quick Info

Date of birth28 July 1982

Age43 Years

BirthplaceSydney, New South Wales, Australia

ProfessionActress

NationalityAustralian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseSebastian Roché

Alicia Hannah-Kim Biography

Australian actress Alicia Hannah-Kim built a steady career across film and television before gaining international recognition as Kim Da-Eun in Netflix’s 5

Early life and background

Alicia Hannah-Kim was born on 28 July 1982 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, to first-generation Korean immigrant parents. Raised in Sydney, she spent her childhood there and describes herself as having been shy and introverted when young. Her interest in performing led her to take acting classes at the Australian Theatre for Young People.

Career

Hannah-Kim began appearing on Australian television as a teenager. Her early TV work includes a role on White Collar Blue. She made her film debut with a small part in Candy (2006) and continued to build a resume of supporting roles in both Australian and U.S. productions.

After relocating to the United States at age 20 to pursue broader opportunities, she landed a recurring part as Shin on the series Crash (2008–2009). Over the following years she appeared in a string of guest and recurring television roles, including Grey’s Anatomy, Two and a Half Men, Hot in Cleveland, Chasing Life, Hawaii Five-0 and General Hospital. Her film credits during this period include Rush Hour 3 (2007), Holiday Road (2012), We Love You, Sally Carmichael! (2017) and Heatwave (2022).

Hannah-Kim’s profile rose significantly with her casting as Kim Da-Eun, a sensei, in Netflix’s Cobra Kai. She appeared in seasons 5 and 6 (2022–2025) and was noted as the first female sensei in the Karate Kid universe. Her background in Muay Thai informed her performances and allowed her to perform many fight scenes herself.

Public profile

Alicia Hannah-Kim holds Australian nationality and identifies ethnically as Korean. She is bilingual and has said she used the COVID-19 lockdown period to learn Korean. Physically, she is approximately 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm) tall with black hair and black eyes. Her birthdate places her under the Leo zodiac sign.

She is married to actor Sebastian Roché; the couple wed on 31 May 2014 in France. Hannah-Kim is an animal lover who owns a dog named Ziggy and enjoys activities such as horse riding and travel. She has spoken publicly about immigration issues and other social causes, and she is an avid reader with a personal book collection.

Latest updates

In June 2025, while attending a fan convention in Washington state, Hannah-Kim reported an incident involving a Cobra Kai co-star that resulted in bite marks and bruising. She filed a police report and asked that the event be documented but chose not to pursue criminal charges. The co-star later issued a public apology expressing regret for the incident.

Hannah-Kim continues to act and has remained active on television and in film since her breakthrough on Cobra Kai.

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Recent Work

Cobra Kai (Seasons 5 and 6)

Portrayed Kim Da-Eun, the first female sensei in the Karate Kid universe; performed many fight scenes using her Muay Thai training.

2022-2025
Heatwave

Film credit listed among her recent movies.

2022
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Career Highlights

  1. Television debut on White Collar Blue
  2. U.S. recurring role as Shin in Crash (2008–2009)
  3. Breakout role as Kim Da-Eun in Cobra Kai (Seasons 5 and 6, 2022–2025)
  4. Film debut in Candy (2006) and roles in Rush Hour 3 (2007) and other films
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Alicia Hannah-Kim born?

Alicia Hannah-Kim was born on 28 July 1982.

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Alicia Hannah-Kim is known for actress.

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Alicia Hannah-Kim's marital status is listed as Married.

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Alicia Hannah-Kim is publicly listed as married to Sebastian Roché.