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Kang Mi-na
Active Korean Drama (K-Drama), Feature Films & K-Pop Industry
- FromIcheon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
- Based inSeoul, South Korea
- Age26 years
- Active2016–Present
- Updated
Kang Mi-na – Biography
Kang Mi-na – Full Information
- Full Name: Kang Mi-na (강미나)
- Popular Name: Kang Mi-na
- Nickname: Mina
- Profession: Actress, Singer, Former Idol (I.O.I, Gugudan)
- Known For: Former member of project girl group I.O.I and Gugudan; acclaimed for roles in Hotel Del Luna, Moonshine, and Welcome to Samdal-ri.
- Date of Birth: December 4, 1999
- Age: 26 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Icheon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
- Hometown: Jeju Island, South Korea
- Nationality: South Korean
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Current Residence: Seoul, South Korea
- Profession Category: Actor / K-Drama & Korean Feature Star
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
- Weight: 47 kg (103 lbs) approx.
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black / Dark Brown
Family
- Father: Kang Choong-sik
- Mother: Jo Eun-kyung
- Siblings: Kang Tae-wook (Younger Brother, b. 2002)
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
Education
- School: Jeju Girls’ Middle School
- College / Academy: School of Performing Arts Seoul (SOPA – Department of Practical Dance)
- Qualification: High School Diploma in Practical Dance
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 2016 | Finished 9th on Produce 101 and debuted as a member of I.O.I |
| 2016 | Debuted in Jellyfish Entertainment’s girl group Gugudan |
| 2017 | Acting debut as young Sa Jin-jin in 20th Century Boy and Girl |
| 2018 | Landed MC position on MBC’s Show! Music Core |
| 2019 | Popular supporting role as Kim Yoo-na in hit drama Hotel Del Luna |
| 2021 | Played Han Ae-jin in historical drama Moonshine |
| 2022 | Main cast role as Nam Hye-joon in Café Minamdang |
| 2023 | Starred as Cho Hae-dal in hit slice-of-life drama Welcome to Samdal-ri |
| 2024 | Won Best New Actress at the 10th APAN Star Awards |
| 2025 | Starred in feature film Love Untangled and fantasy series Twelve |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 2018 | MBC Entertainment Awards | Rookie Award – Music & Talk | Show! Music Core | Won |
| 2019 | MBC Entertainment Awards | Female Excellence Award – Music & Talk | Show! Music Core | Nominated |
| 2022 | KBS Drama Awards | Best New Actress | Moonshine & Café Minamdang | Won |
| 2024 | APAN Star Awards | Best New Actress | Welcome to Samdal-ri | Won |
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Popularity Score
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About Kang Mi-na
How did Kang Mi-na begin her career in entertainment?
She first gained public recognition on the 2016 reality survival show Produce 101, where she placed 9th and debuted in the iconic project group I.O.I.
Which K-pop idol groups was Kang Mi-na a part of?
She was a member of both I.O.I and Gugudan, as well as Gugudan sub-units OGUOGU and Gugudan SeMiNa.
What is Kang Mi-na's most famous television role?
She is widely recognized for playing Kim Yoo-na in Hotel Del Luna (2019) and Cho Hae-dal in Welcome to Samdal-ri (2023–2024).
Which agency is Kang Mi-na currently signed with?
She signed an exclusive contract with Story J Company to focus primarily on her acting career.
Has Kang Mi-na won any major acting awards?
Yes, she won Best New Actress at the 2022 KBS Drama Awards (for Moonshine and Café Minamdang) and at the 2024 APAN Star Awards (for Welcome to Samdal-ri).
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