- For other people known as 'Si An', see Sian.
Lee Si An (이시안) is a South Korean model under Leaders Entertainment. She is a former member of the pre-debut girl group Happyface Girls.
She is best known for being a contestant on the survival shows Idol School and Produce 48.
Career
2017: Idol School
In 2017, Lee Si An appeared as a contestant on the survival show Idol School. She ranked 16th place in the finale, therefore being unable to debut with fromis_9.[1]
2018-2019: Produce 48 and Banana Culture
In June 2018, she became a contestant on the survival show Produce 48. She was eliminated in episode 11 after ranking 30th place.[2]
In December 2019, a photo circulating from Banana Culture trainee Kim Nayoung's fan cafe showed her posing with Si An in what appeared to be a girl group pre-debut photo. However, there had been no news regarding Si An's status with Banana Culture or if the image was photo shopped. With the closure of the label in 2020 and Nayoung having since left, it is unknown what had occurred.[citation needed]
2020-2021: HF Music Company, Happyface Girls
Sometime in early 2020, Lee Si An became a trainee under HF Music Company and appeared in D1CE's music video for "Draw You".[3]
However, plans of debut fell off as the members of the pre-debut girl group, including Si An, had left the agency.
2023: New agency
In August 2023, Sian signed with Leaders Entertainment to pursue her career as an advertisement model.[4]
2025: Single's Inferno, lawsuit from Leaders Entertainment
Lee Si An appeared as a contestant on the fourth season of the dating show Single's Inferno. In the finale, she was paired with artist, actor and YouTuber Yuk Jun-seo.[5]
On January 21, 2025, Leaders Entertainment announced that they had filed a lawsuit against Si An for an alleged breach of contract after she halted activities with the agency on October 21, 2024 despite her contract being extended to February 2026.[6]
Personal life
Education
Lee Si An attended Dongduk Women's University.
Relationship
Lee Si An was paired with artist, actor and YouTuber Yuk Jun-seo in the finale of Single's Inferno 4. It is uncertain was to whether the two actually started dating following the conclusion of the show.[5]
Discography
Participation releases
- "Idol School - Pretty" ("Pretty" with contestants of Idol School) (2017)
- "Idol School - High Five" ("High Five" with finalists of Idol School) (2017)
- "Nekkoya (Pick Me)" (with contestants of Produce 48) (2018)
- Produce 48 - 30 Girls 6 Concepts ("Rumor" as part of H.I.N.P) (2018)
Filmography
Survival shows
- Idol School (Mnet, 2017) - contestant
- Produce 48 (Mnet, 2018) - contestant
Variety shows
- Single's Inferno 4 (Netflix, 2025)
Music video appearances
- Produce 48 - "Nekkoya (Pick Me)" (2018)
- Produce 48 - "Nekkoya (Pick Me)" Gym Uniform ver. (2018)
- D1CE - "Draw You" (2020)
Trivia
- Her profile motto for Idol School was "Superstar".
- Prior to appearing on Produce 48, she trained for 9 months.[7]
Gallery
Promotional
SNS
(Produce 48)
References
- ↑ Idol School: Episodes 1-11
- ↑ Produce 48: Episodes 1-11
- ↑ YouTube: D1CE(디원스) '너를 그린다 (Draw You)' MV
- ↑ Leaders Model Agency official website: Lee Si An
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Allkpop: Yook Jun Seo's Instagram post with Lee Si An sparks speculation they are a real couple
- ↑ Soompi: "Single's Inferno 4" And Former "Produce 48" Contestant Lee Si An Sued By Her Agency
- ↑ Produce 48 Official Profile
Official links
- Webpage #1 / #2 (Leaders Model Agency)