Beginning Ahn began her acting career during her college years, debuting in the 2012 musical
The Sorrows of Young Werther. In 2015, she performed in the play
The Story of Tail Cotton, directed by her professor
Yi Sang-woo to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Chaimu Troupe. Ahn initially felt her performance was lacking, but fellow actor
Lee Joong-ok later offered reassurance regarding her acting. Reflecting on their discussion, Ahn noted that the production marked a turning point in her career, as she learned to overcome professional difficulties despite her own self-criticism. Later that year, Ahn appeared in the musical
Infinite Power, directed by
Park Hee-soon. The production followed a group of young people living in the boarding house of an eccentric inventor attempting to create an infinite energy device. Debuting in the role of Kim Sol on September 4, 2015, Ahn received positive reviews that praised her versatile acting, comedic timing, and clear vocals. The musical ran at the Daehangno TOM 1 Theater until January 3, 2016.
Breakthrough In April 2018, Imagine Asia announced that Ahn had signed an exclusive contract with the agency. Ahn auditioned for a role in the medical drama
Hospital Playlist, written by
Lee Woo-jung and directed by
Shin Won-ho. After an initial audition and a second meeting months later, she was cast in the role of Chu Min-ha. Ahn noted that she had nearly lost hope of being selected due to the long wait and expressed that she felt fortunate to be cast. In August 2021, Ahn signed an exclusive contract with United Artist Agency. In 2023, Ahn portrayed Lee Mi-joo in the JTBC drama
The Good Bad Mother. Her character is a nail artist and the childhood friend and former girlfriend of the protagonist, Choi Kang-ho (
Lee Do-hyun), a resilient single mother raising twins. That same year, Ahn starred as Yoo Gil-chae in the MBC historical drama
My Dearest. The character is a noblewoman who becomes entangled with Lee Jang-hyun (
Namkoong Min) amidst the Qing invasion of Joseon. Ahn starred in
SBS TV's
romantic comedy television series
Dynamite Kiss opposite
Jang Ki-yong from November to December 2025. She played Go Da-rim, a single woman who posed as a married person to get a job. ==Filmography==