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

In Greek mythology, Venus was the goddess of love and symbolized beauty. However, we are now living in a world that is materialistic. The definition of beauty in the 21st century has changed and is now portraying being skinny as beautiful. In this drama, the female lead character named Jueun who used to be popular for her beauty in high school has gained a lot of weight and gets dumped by her boyfriend. Then she decides to lose weight with the help of John Kim who is a famous personal trainer to Hollywood stars. By showing the struggles of Jueun and John Kim, 'Oh My Venus' is trying to tell us that physical beauty isn\u2019t everything.

Oh My Venus

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Running Man is a reality-variety show that stars Yu Jae Seok, Kim Jong Kook, Haha, Jee Seok Jin, Song Ji Hyo, Lee Kwang Soo, Jeon So Min, and Yang Se Chan. In each episode, they must complete missions at various places to win the race. Each mission is action-packed and hilarious as each member tries to beat the others using their wits and skills. Each week, is filled with fun that includes trust and betrayal, knowledge and skills, physical strengths, and outrageous penalties. Sometimes, they work as a team and cooperate for one common goal. Other times, they betray each other throughout the race in order to win all the honor and glory for themselves. You will be brought to tears each week from laughing at their silly antics.

Running Man

Don't Walk , Run Team 

Young Min (Jo Jung Suk) 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 ~

Eun O, a son born out of wedlock of the former Chancellor Kim, travels around the nation as he is interested in nothing, even women, money, or fame. Since his childhood, Eun O has been able to see and talk to ghosts, and this ability has bothered him so much. Eun O meets A Rang, a clumsy, brazen, yet lovely ghost. A Rang strives hard to find out who she was when she was alive, only to face despair. But she teams up with Eun O, a district magistrate, clears up cases one by one, and gets close to a big shocking truth.

Tale of Arang

Marang

Born with a silver spoon in his mouth, Dae Woong dreams of becoming an action movie star. He goes to a temple to pursue this dream, where he releases a nine-tailed fox trapped in a painting for 500 years. Even though she has collected the life force of 100 men for youth and eternal life, the nine-tailed fox does not intend to steal Dae Woong's energy, yet ends up losing her orb to him due to an accident. To reclaim it, she sticks close by, learning that if Dae Woong bears the orb inside for 100 days, she can become a human being. With her life in peril and sweet strife while living together, can the nine-tailed fox actually become human?

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.

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