Min (South Korean singer)

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Min (South Korean singer)

Role / Field:

South Korean singer, actress, and former member of Miss A known professionally as Min.

Born:

1991-06-21

Century / Era:

1991s Historical Era

Database Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

Lee Min-young (Korean: 이민영; born June 21, 1991), known professionally as Min, is a South Korean singer, television personality, songwriter, and actress. She is best known as a former member of the South Korean girl group Miss A. Min was born in Seoul, South Korea on June 21, 1991. At a young age she participated in BoBoBo (the Korean equivalent of Sesame Street), as part of the duo called Eolleong Ddungddang. At 13 years old, she and Girls' Generation member Hyoyeon formed a dance duo called Little Winners. Min auditioned for JYP Entertainment when she was in the 6th grade.

Career & Major Achievements

After a year of training, she was sent to the U.S. to prepare for a U.S. debut, and studied at the Repertory Company High School for Theatre Arts in Manhattan, New York City. For Min's U.S. debut, Park Jin-young teamed up with Lil Jon in the production of her album. She released three solo singles in 2007 and 2008: Dance Like This, Go Ahead and Boyfriend. Min marked her official debut in South Korea as part of the four-member girl group Miss A on July 1, 2010 with the release of the single Bad Girl Good Girl from their debut EP Bad But Good. It remains their most renowned and successful song to date.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

In November 2017, it was reported that Min had departed from the group as her contract with JYP Entertainment had come to an end. After Miss A's formal promotions ended for "Bad Girl Good Girl", Min collaborated with label mate San E for his debut single "Tasty San". She joined him on his debut stages on various music shows for the month of September. Min was then selected to be a part of the G20 Seoul Summit that was held in November 2010. She was chosen to sing with 20 various idols from 2PM, 2AM, Girls' Generation, BEAST, MBLAQ and more for its theme song.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1991 (1991-06-21): Birth of Min (South Korean singer) — South Korean singer, actress, and former member of Miss A known professionally as Min.
2. 2007: 2007 Milestone — She released three solo singles in 2007 and 2008: Dance Like This, Go Ahead and Boyfriend.
3. 2010: 2010 Milestone — Min marked her official debut in South Korea as part of the four-member girl group Miss A on July 1, 2010 with the release of the single Bad Girl Good Girl from their debut EP Bad But Good.
4. 2017: 2017 Milestone — In November 2017, it was reported that Min had departed from the group as her contract with JYP Entertainment had come to an end.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Min (South Korean singer)

True or False: “Did Min's initial struggles with her U.S. debut cause her to cut off contact with her family for a significant period?”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): Yes, she confided in cast members that after being disheartened by delays, she returned to South Korea and cut off contact with her family for one and a half years.

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