Min A (ex. AOA)

Kwon Min-ah (권민아), better known as Mina, is a South Korean singer, actress, and clothing designer.

She is a former member of the girl group AOA and bassist of its sub-unit AOA Black (2012-2019).

Name: Kwon Mina (권민아)

Birthday: September 21, 1993

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Nationality: Korean

Height: 158.5 cm (5’2″)

Weight: 46 kg (101 lbs)

Blood Type: AB

Instagram: @kvwowv

2012–2019: AOA, AOA Black

She debuted as a member of AOA on August 9, 2012 with the group's first single "Angels' Story".

On July 26, 2013, she debuted as a member of the group's sub-unit AOA Black with the single "Moya".

On May 13, 2019, FNC Entertainment announced Min A's departure from the group and agency after deciding not to renew her contract.

2019–present: New agencies

Following her departure from AOA and FNC Entertainment, on July 1, 2019, O& Entertainment announced Min A had signed on with the agency.

Sometime in 2020, Min A signed on with Woori Actors. On September 26, 2020, it was revealed that Min A had terminated her contract with the agency.

Bullying allegations against Jimin

On July 3, 2020, Min A made multiple posts on Instagram, alleging that AOA member Jimin had bullied her for 10 years and was the reason she left the group in 2019, despite not wanting to. She also revealed that she attempted suicide multiple times due to the bullying. Jimin responded to the allegations with a black image with the word "소설" (novel/fiction) on her Instagram story which was later deleted. Min A criticized the post and shared an image of self-harmed scars on her wrist. Min A later apologized for worrying her fans and explained the AOA members and managers came to visit her home to talk.

On July 4, Jimin posted a personal apology, however Min A responded with another allegation stating that Jimin had sex with a man in their dorms. Later that same day, FNC Entertainment announced Jimin's departure from AOA and that she would be halting all activities in the entertainment industry.

Movies

Woman's Wail (2017)

Television dramas

Adolescence Medley (KBS2, 2013)

Wonderful Days (KBS2, 2014)

Flower Grandpa Investigation Unit (tvN, 2014)

Modern Farmer (SBS, 2014)

All About My Mom (KBS2, 2015)

Hospital Ship (MBC, 2017)

Queen of Mystery 2 (KBS2, 2018)

Sweet Revenge 2 (XTVN, 2018) - cameo

Loss Time Life (MBN/UMAX, 2019)

Web dramas

Click Your Heart (MBC Every 1/Naver TV Cast, 2016)

Wind-Bell (Viki, 2019)

Reality shows

Cheongdam-dong 111 (tvN, 2013)

Kwon Mina Facts:

– She was born in Busan but moved to Seoul, South Korea.

– Mina’s family currently consists of her mother and an older sister.

– Mina was accepted through audition on FNC Entertainment in 2009.

– She used to be a well known ulzzang.

– Her family was very supportive of her decision to pursue her dreams and join the entertainment industry.

– Favorite school subjects: Math & Music.

– She debuted as a member of AOA in 2012. She was the lead rapper, vocalist and bassist of the group.

– Mina was also part of AOA’s sub-unit AOA Black which debuted in 2013.

– She used to be part of reality show Cheongdam-dong 111.

– Her angel name while in AOA was Minaring.

– Mina’s father unfortunately passed away in 2014, because of this she had to take a break from her activities in the group.

– While living in the dorms she was in charge of laundry.

– Mina was a MC for Y-Stars’ Gourmet Road & co-MC for MBC Every 1’s Weekly Idol.

– Favorite foods: Pizza & chicken.

– Favorite artist: Japanese band Mr. Children

– She and VENUS  Dakyung were born on the same day.

– Mina left AOA & FNC Entertainment in 2019 when her contract expired.

– Mina was part of O& Entertainment between 2019-2020.

– In July 2020 she alleged through Instagram that the real reason why she left AOA was because fellow member and leader  Jimin bullied her for 10 years straight. As a result of the bullying she developed depression. Following this Jimin announced her departure from AOA and the entertainment industry.

– Sometime in 2021 Korea’s Dispatch released text messages and transcripts involving current and former AOA members aswell as manager reports revealing more sides to the story.

– Woori actors made a statement that they will be taking care of Mina and do their best for their actress to re-gain her health and mental stability.

– Mina eventually parted ways with Woori actors to take an indefinite break from the industry.

– Kwon Mina’s ideal type: Snoopy or Charmander. Someone with no double eyelids who looks friendly, likes her & doesn’t hide his feelings.

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