About Shin Min Ah: 
Shin Min Ah was born Yang Min Ah in the Gyeonggi province in South Korea on April 5, 1984. The youngest of her family, she has an older brother and sister. She attended Hyosung High School and later, Dongguk University for her college education.
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In middle school, Min Ah took a picture with a friends and sent it to teen magazine KiKi (키키). That picture landed her a modeling offer in the magazine, with appearances in commercials following soon after. She starred and sang in many music videos like “Miracle Blue” (2009) in a collaboration with Loveholics, a South Korean modern rock band.
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Her successful modeling career took her to Milan, Italy to shoot a photo spread for Elle. She then became the first Asian model for American brand Rag & Bone and was subsequently featured in the New York Times magazine. After her travels were highlighted on cable television, Shin Min Ah wrote her biography in the book titled Shin Min-a's French Diary which was published in 2009.
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She met her boyfriend and co-actor Kim Woo Bin in May 2015 when doing an editorial photoshoot for a Hong Kong clothing brand. Kim Woo Bin, right after the success of his drama series “Uncontrollably Fond” (2016), was diagnosed with throat cancer. Thankfully, it wasn’t too late to receive treatment, and Shin Min Ah was dedicated to supporting her boyfriend through difficult times.
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She loves music and has lent her voice to many songs, including those from the “Go Go 70s”(2008) soundtrack, a musical drama about South Korea in the 1970s.
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Shin Min Ah Movies and TV Shows: 
Shin Min Ah began her entertainment career as a model and appeared in music videos for the K-pop band g.o.d before making her acting debut in the drama “Beautiful Days” (2018), where she played a supporting role. Her portrayal of a sexy counterculture singer in the 2008 musical drama “Go Go 70s” won her multiple accolades, where she sang many of the songs from the official soundtrack.
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She is most well known for her roles in the movie “The Naked Kitchen” and the drama “My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho” (2010), and historical drama “Arang and the Magistrate” (2012). When shooting the romantic comedy series “Oh My Venus“ (2015), Shin Min Ah had to undergo three hours of makeup and prosthetic sessions every day while playing an overweight lawyer.
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Her first significant role was in the tvN drama “Tomorrow, With You” (2017), in which she plays a 30-year-old cheerful photographer who finds out that her successful CEO husband can travel through time. In 2020, she plays Lee Young, a high diving champion that lost her memory after a traumatic experience in the thriller film “Diva”.

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Lee Young (Shin Min Ah), the "Diving Diva" and high diving champion, has consistently won gold medals throughout her career. Her longtime teammate and childhood friend Soo Jin (Lee Yoo Young), despite having numerous silver and bronze medals, has always lived in Lee Young's shadow. When Lee Young suggests they compete as a doubles team, a mysterious car accident occurs, leaving Soo Jin missing and Lee Young with fragmented memories. As she attempts to refocus on her diving career and reclaim her top status, returning memories begin to unravel a disturbing mystery that threatens to consume her. This mind-bending thriller explores the psychological depths of competition, friendship, and hidden truths. "Diva" is a 2020 South Korean thriller film directed by Cho Seul Ye.

Diva

Diva's Team 

KBS, KOCOWA

Lawyer Kang Joo Eun (Shin Min Ah), once hailed as the "Daegu Venus" for her stunning looks, finds herself struggling with her weight and self-confidence. Fate intervenes when she faints on a flight back to Korea, only to be saved by Kim Young Ho (So Ji Sub), the secret heir to a powerful medical conglomerate and, under the alias “John Kim,” a renowned Hollywood trainer headed to Korea to lay low after a scandal. Surprisingly, they continue to run into each other in a number of precarious situations, and eventually Joo Eun enlists Young Ho to help her reclaim her health and former glory, desperate for a change after a devastating breakup. As they navigate grueling workouts, unexpected challenges, and the complexities of their pasts, their professional relationship slowly blossoms into something more.

Oh My Venus

Minion's Rising Team

Young Min (Cho Jung Seok) and Mi Young (Shin Min Ah), college sweethearts who fall deeply in love, marry with high hopes and dreams. However, their relationship quickly becomes tested by the mundane challenges of married life, as they begin to struggle with communication, expectations, and daily frustrations. Their once-passionate romance starts to unravel as they navigate the complexities of maintaining a marriage beyond the initial honeymoon phase. Despite their love for each other, Young Min and Mi Young must learn to compromise, understand, and support one another to keep their relationship strong. This is a remake of the 1990 film of the same name, exploring the realistic and often humorous dynamics of modern marriage. "My Love, My Bride" is a 2014 South Korean romantic comedy directed by Im Chan Sang.

My Love, My Bride

Choi Hyun (Park Hae Il), a South Korean professor living in Beijing, returns to his homeland after a childhood friend's death and visits Gyeongju, a city filled with nostalgic memories. At a café, he encounters Yoon Hee (Shin Min Ah), the new owner who has covered an erotic artwork he once admired. As Hyun and Yoon Hee develop an unexpected friendship, the arrival of his former college flame Yeo Jung (Yoon Jin Seo) further complicates their connection. Their interactions explore themes of memory, chance encounters, and the lingering echoes of past experiences. This is a 2014 South Korean movie directed by Zhang Lu.

Gyeongju

~ Memories of You Team ~

While visiting a Buddhist temple, college student and unsuccessful aspiring actor Cha Dae Woong (Lee Seung Gi) accidentally unleashes a legendary nine-tailed fox, Mi Ho (Shin Min Ah), from her 500-year prison. Initially terrified, Dae Woong discovers Mi Ho's true desire: to become human. He reluctantly agrees to help her, but that’s easier said than done. As Mi Ho navigates the modern world with innocent curiosity, their odd relationship blossoms into an unlikely romance. However, a mysterious, ancient being with his own agenda is keeping a secret from Mi Ho and Dae Woong that could tear them apart for good. Will Dae Woong help Mi Ho succeed in becoming a human, even if it means giving up everything?

My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho

Team Gumiho

Goo Mi Ho

In the oppressive South Korea of the 1970s, Sang Kyu (Cho Seung Woo), a talented vocalist, and Man Shik (Cha Seung Woo), a guitarist, form a rock band called the "Devils" to break free from their monotonous lives. After winning a rock band contest and securing a regular gig at the "Nirvana" club, the group becomes overnight stars. However, they soon face overwhelming obstacles and oppression that threaten to destroy their dreams. Determined to resist despair, Sang Kyu plans a final, emotion-filled concert that could potentially ignite a nation-wide revolution. This is a 2008 South Korean musical drama film directed by Choi Ho, inspired by real-life events of the 1970s.

Go Go 70s

Ku Dong Gun (Ryoo Seung Bum), scarred and believing himself unlovable, never expected to find romance. When he meets Jang Hae Joo (Shin Min Ah), a blind woman, they fall deeply in love despite their physical challenges. After three years together, a potential eye donor offers Hae Joo hope of regaining her sight. Terrified that Hae Joo will reject him once she can see his scarred face, Dong Gun considers leaving her, wrestling with his deep-seated insecurities. His fear threatens to destroy their relationship and the love they've built. This is a 2005 South Korean romantic comedy film directed by Lee Kye Byuk that explores love beyond physical appearances.