Kwon Mina

Quick Facts: Who was Kwon Mina?

Subject:

Kwon Mina

Known for:

South Korean singer and actress known for her time in the girl group AOA.

Born:

1993-09-21

Century / Era:

1993s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Kwon Mina (Korean: 권민아; born September 21, 1993), known mononymously as Mina, is a former South Korean singer and actress. She was a vocalist and rapper of the girl group AOA and bassist of the sub-unit AOA Black. Kwon has acted in television dramas, including Modern Farmer (2014) and All About My Mom (2015). Kwon was born on September 21, 1993, in Busan, South Korea. She auditioned for FNC in 2009, and her family moved from Busan to Seoul soon after.

Career & Major Achievements

On July 30, 2012, Kwon made her debut as a member of AOA on Mnet's M Countdown with the song "Elvis" from their debut single album, Angels' Story. She was also part of band unit AOA Black, established in 2013. Due to her father's death on November 29, 2014, Kwon took some time off from career activities and did not participate in some promotions for "Like a Cat". In 2013, Kwon debuted as an actress with the KBS2 drama special Adolescence Medley, where she played Yoon Jin-yeong. In February 2014, she played the younger role of Kim Hee-sun's character, Cha Hye-won, in the KBS drama Wonderful Days.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Kwon had her first lead role in the SBS weekend drama Modern Farmer, which aired from October to December 2014. On February 26, 2015, Kwon appeared in the music video for solo singer Shade's song "Bad". In May, Kwon made her debut as an MC with Y-Star's variety show Gourmet Road. In August, she was appointed as co-MC on Weekly Idol with Apink's Hayoung and VIXX's N, starting from September 2. On September 9, Kwon and Nam Joo-hyuk appeared in the music video for solo singer Kangnam's song "Chocolate".

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1993 (1993-09-21): Birth of Kwon Mina — South Korean singer and actress known for her time in the girl group AOA.
2. 2009: 2009 Milestone — She auditioned for FNC in 2009, and her family moved from Busan to Seoul soon after.
3. 2012: 2012 Milestone — On July 30, 2012, Kwon made her debut as a member of AOA on Mnet's M Countdown with the song "Elvis" from their debut single album, Angels' Story.
4. 2013: 2013 Milestone — She was also part of band unit AOA Black, established in 2013.
5. 2014: 2014 Milestone — Kwon has acted in television dramas, including Modern Farmer (2014) and All About My Mom (2015).
6. 2015: 2015 Milestone — On February 26, 2015, Kwon appeared in the music video for solo singer Shade's song "Bad".

Notable Quotes by Kwon Mina

“Fiction? It's too scary to say it's fiction.” (2020)

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kwon Mina

True or False: “Kwon Mina debuted as a member of AOA in the year 2012.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While she debuted in 2012, her initial audition for FNC occurred earlier in 2009.

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