Bang Min-ah


Bang Min-ah, better known mononymously as Minah, is a South Korean singer and actress. She debuted as a member of the girl group Girl's Day in 2010 and released her first solo album, I Am a Woman Too, in 2015. She has acted in various films and television series, including lead roles in Beautiful Gong Shim and My Absolute Boyfriend.

Early life

Bang Min-ah was born on May 13, 1993, in Hyoseong-dong, Gyeyang District, Incheon, South Korea. She attended Jinsun Girls' High School and majored in Broadcasting and Entertainment at Dongduk Women's University.

Music career

Girl's Day

On July 9, 2010, Minah made her debut as a member of girl group Girl's Day on Music Bank with their first single "Tilt My Head."

Solo career

Minah has released several solo singles; among them are "Holding Hands," a song on Lee Hyun-do's project album 4U; and "You, I" for the soundtrack of the SBS drama Doctor Stranger.
On March 3, 2015, DreamT announced that Minah would be making her solo debut in mid-March. Minah released her album I Am a Woman Too on March 15, 2015.
Minah released a solo digital single "Other Way" on November 11, 2017. Minah took part in writing the lyrics to the song "11°", and also took part in composing the song.
On August 28, 2022, Minah made a comeback with her single "Listen to me Once".

Acting career

Minah made her acting debut on the tvN variety show, Roller Coaster, appearing in the segment "Frustrated, But Let's Stick Together." She then featured in the sitcom Vampire Idol in 2011.
In 2013, Minah made her film debut in Holly, playing a high school student who aspires to be a ballerina. She received the Rookie Actress Award at the Gwangju International Film Festival for her performance. The same year, Minah became the host of the music program Inkigayo, which she left in January 2014. She was subsequently cast in her second film, the family comedy Dad for Rent.
In 2015, Minah featured in the family drama Sweet, Savage Family. She also starred alongside Seo Kang-joon as leads for The Best Future, a web drama produced by Samsung.
In 2016, Minah landed her first television leading role in SBS's romantic comedy series Beautiful Gong Shim. She earned positive reviews for her portrayal of the "ugly" but down-to-earth protagonist.
In 2019, Minah returned to the small screen with the romantic comedy drama My Absolute Boyfriend, based on the Japanese manga series of the same name.

Personal life

On July 4, 2025, it was announced that Bang would marry her Beautiful Gong Shim co-star On Joo-wan after dating for four years. The couple married on November 29, 2025, in Bali.

Discography

Extended plays

Singles

Other charted songs

Soundtrack appearances

Filmography

Films

Television series

Television shows

Hosting

Ambassadorship

Award ceremonyYearCategoryNominee / WorkResult
Baeksang Arts Awards2017Best New Actress – TelevisionBeautiful Gong ShimNomitated
Baeksang Arts Awards2022Best New Actress – FilmSnowballNomitated
Blue Dragon Film Awards2021Best New ActressSnowballNomitated
Buil Film Awards2022Best New ActressSnowballNomitated
Busan Film Critics Awards2021Best New ActressSnowballWon
Chunsa Film Art Awards2022Best New ActressSnowballNomitated
Gwangju International Film Festival2013Best New ActressHollyWon
MBC Drama Awards2021Excellence Award, Actress in a Short DramaCheck Out the EventNomitated
New York Asian Film Festival2021Screen International Rising Star Asia AwardSnowballWon
SBS Drama Awards2016Excellence Award, Actress in a Romantic Comedy DramaBeautiful Gong ShimWon
SBS Drama Awards2016New Star AwardBeautiful Gong ShimWon
SBS Drama Awards2016Best Couple AwardBang Min-ah
Beautiful Gong Shim		Nomitated
SBS Drama Awards2019Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Mid-Length DramaMy Absolute BoyfriendNomitated
Seoul International Youth Film Festival2014Best OST by a Female ArtistYou, INomitated
Seoul Music Awards2016Bonsang AwardI Am a Woman TooNomitated
Seoul Music Awards2016Popularity AwardMinahNomitated
Women in Film Korea Festival2021Best New ActressSnowballWon

Listicles