The Beloved Star’s Wedding: Shin Min-a, Icon of Diligence, Marks Her 27th Year in the Industry [MK Star]

Debuted as a fashion magazine model in 1998… 27 years in the industry with no break longer than a year. Continued with ‘Karma’ this year, and Disney+’s ‘The Remarried Empress’ set for release in the second half of next year.

사진 확대 Shin Min-a. Photo | Star Today DB

Actress Shin Min-a, long admired for her understated yet elegant beauty, will tie the knot with fellow actor Kim Woo-bin. This marks a joyous occasion 28 years after her debut.

On the afternoon of the 20th, their agency AM Entertainment announced, “Shin Min-a and Kim Woo-bin, after a long relationship built on deep trust, have promised to become life partners.”

The agency further stated, “Their wedding will be held privately on December 20 in Seoul, attended by both families, relatives, and close friends.”

News of Shin Min-a and Kim Woo-bin’s marriage has been met with an outpouring of congratulatory messages and support from the public. The couple is one of the entertainment industry’s longest-standing pairs, having been together for about a decade. Both are also recognized as ‘icons of hard work,’ never having taken extended breaks from their careers, which has left a positive impression on fans.

Notably, Shin Min-a debuted as a model for the fashion magazine ‘Kiki’ in 1998, making this her 27th year in the industry. Known for her striking features and exceptional proportions, she has appeared in numerous works, consistently connecting with the public.

Shin Min-a began her acting career as the lead in the 2001 film ‘Volcano High.’ Except for a supporting role in the drama ‘Beautiful Days’ (SBS) that same year, she has mainly starred in leading roles. She continued her career without pause, starring in ‘Punch’ (2003, SBS), ‘A Love to Kill’ (2005, KBS), ‘My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho’ (2010, SBS), ‘Arang and the Magistrate’ (2012, MBC), and ‘Oh My Venus’ (2015, KBS). In between, she also appeared in films such as ‘The Beast and the Beauty,’ ‘Madeleine,’ ‘A Million,’ and ‘My Love, My Bride.’

Even after 2020, Shin Min-a has maintained her presence by starring in acclaimed series like ‘Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha,’ ‘Our Blues,’ ‘No Gain No Love’ (all tvN), and ‘Karma’ (Netflix). She has showcased her versatility by portraying a doctor, a housewife, a company CEO, and more, demonstrating a wide acting spectrum.

However, as she rarely appears on variety shows, Shin Min-a is not often seen as a familiar figure by the public. Her beauty, mostly glimpsed at award ceremonies, has added to her mystique.

사진 확대 ‘The Remarried Empress’ Shin Min-a. Photo | The Walt Disney Company Korea

Amidst this, Shin Min-a will return to the spotlight through the Disney+ original drama ‘The Remarried Empress,’ scheduled for release in the second half of next year.

‘The Remarried Empress’ is a grand romance fantasy drama. It follows Navier (Shin Min-a), the perfect empress of the Eastern Empire, who is notified of divorce by Emperor Sovieshu (Ju Ji-hoon) after he falls for the runaway slave Rashta. Instead of resisting, Navier accepts the divorce but requests permission to remarry Prince Heinrey of the Western Kingdom, setting off a dramatic tale.

On the 13th (local time), Shin Min-a attended the ‘Disney+ Originals Preview 2025’ event at the Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel to promote the series. She shared, “This is my first time working on a palace-themed project, and I’ve only done fusion historical dramas before, so I was both worried and nervous at first. It felt unfamiliar initially, but I grew comfortable as filming progressed,” she said with confidence.

The drama is based on a webtoon of the same name, which has amassed approximately 2.6 billion global views. Originating from a web novel serialized in 2018, the webtoon has been translated into ten languages and has received tremendous love from fans.

She also expressed her anticipation, saying, “I’m very curious to see how the original story will be adapted into a drama.”

Shin Min-a continues to pursue her acting career with dedication and a clear sense of purpose. Expectations are high for what she will bring to ‘The Remarried Empress,’ which is poised to set a new standard for romance fantasy dramas in Korea and beyond Disney+.

There will be no hiatus in Shin Min-a’s acting career, even as she enters her 27th year and prepares for marriage.

[Ji Seung-hoon, Star Today]

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