Bang Min-ah

Quick Facts: Who was Bang Min-ah?

Subject:

Bang Min-ah

Known for:

South Korean singer and actress known for Girl's Day and leading roles in dramas.

Born:

1993-05-13

Century / Era:

1993s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Bang Min-ah (Korean: 방민아; born May 13, 1993), 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 (2016) and My Absolute Boyfriend (2019). 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.

Career & Major Achievements

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." 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.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

On August 28, 2022, Minah made a comeback with her single "Listen to me Once". 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.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1993 (1993-05-13): Birth of Bang Min-ah — South Korean singer and actress known for Girl's Day and leading roles in dramas.
2. 2010: 2010 Milestone — 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.
3. 2011: 2011 Milestone — " She then featured in the sitcom Vampire Idol in 2011.
4. 2013: 2013 Milestone — In 2013, Minah made her film debut in Holly, playing a high school student who aspires to be a ballerina.
5. 2014: 2014 Milestone — The same year, Minah became the host of the music program Inkigayo, which she left in January 2014.
6. 2015: 2015 Milestone — On March 3, 2015, DreamT announced that Minah would be making her solo debut in mid-March.
7. 2016: 2016 Milestone — She has acted in various films and television series, including lead roles in Beautiful Gong Shim (2016) and My Absolute Boyfriend (2019).
8. 2017: 2017 Milestone — Minah released a solo digital single "Other Way" on November 11, 2017.
9. 2022: 2022 Milestone — On August 28, 2022, Minah made a comeback with her single "Listen to me Once".

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Bang Min-ah

True or False: “Did Bang Min-ah debut as a solo artist before joining the girl group Girl's Day?”

Answer (FALSE ❌): She debuted as a member of Girl's Day on July 9, 2010, before releasing her first solo album in 2015.

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