Everything you need to know about your girl crush – Shin Min Ah
Original article by: ZALORA Blog Singapore
South Korean model and actress Shin Min Ah may be known for her natural, effortless beauty and charm, but her on-screen presence also stole many hearts.
Model Turned Actress
Having launched her career as a model for Kiki magazine when she was a doe-eyed teenager of 14, Shin dabbled in acting three years later and has since gone on to shine in leading roles in TV dramas such as A Love To Kill (2005), My Girlfriend Is A Nine-Tailed Fox (2010), Arang and the Magistrate (2012), Oh My Venus (2015), Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021), Our Blues (2022) and also new upcoming drama this August 2024 No Gain No Love. Are you excited to see our gorgeous Noona coz we are! Shin Min Ah will be playing as Son Hae-yeong with the handsome Kim Young Dae! Make sure to mark your calendar!
Dubbed As The “Asian Kate Moss”
By the 2000s, Shin had sealed her title as the CF Queen of Korea, being one of South Korea’s most in-demand commercial models. She modelled for Giordano with her Oh My Venus co-star So Ji Sub and advertised LG phones with Secret Garden (2011) heart-throb Hyun Bin. Her fashion magazine features are so numerous that The New York Times even dubbed her the “Asian Kate Moss” and “South Korean triple threat” in 2012. With her chic jet-setter look and ladylike image, Shin won the Hot Fashionista award at the 2009 Mnet 20’s Choice Award. She also won the Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries in 2022.
On her goddess-like image in the entertainment industry, Shin remains modest about it. She credits the success of her roles to her colleagues as well. “I’ve just been blessed with good male co-stars. They always adjust to me well and create good chemistry, so I think as a result I’ve been able to showcase good acting.”
It was arguably her role as the adorable gumiho who falls for a human in My Girlfriend Is A Nine-Tailed Fox that catapulted her to stardom. But Shin has gone on to take on a variety of roles such as a spunky ghost in Arang and the Magistrate and a chubby lawyer in Oh My Venus (which required three hours of makeup for the svelte actress!). In her latest drama, Tomorrow With You (2017), she plays a time-traveller’s wife alongside Lee Je-Hoon.
Shin Min Ah & Kim Woo Bin : A Match Made In Heaven
But the real chemistry lies off-screen with her boyfriend, fellow model and actor Kim Woo Bin.
The ridiculously good-looking couple, who met on the set of Giordano, admitted their relationship in 2015, and Shin is generously candid about her dating life and the possibility of marriage in the future.
Shin Min-ah Wedding Rumors: What’s the Tea?
While fans have been waiting (not-so-patiently) for wedding bells, Shin Min-ah and Kim Woo-bin have kept things private. No official wedding plans have been announced, but given their years-long romance, it wouldn’t be a shock if they tied the knot in the future. Until then, we’ll just be here manifesting a dreamy, ultra-stylish wedding.
Shin Min-ah Relationships: Past and Present
Before she became one-half of K-drama’s ultimate power couple with Kim Woo-bin, Shin Min-ah was linked to a few familiar names in the industry. While she’s always been private about her dating life, fans couldn’t help but speculate about her chemistry with past co-stars. She’s had sizzling on-screen romances with actors like Zo In-sung (Madeleine), Ju Ji-hoon (Mawang), Lee Joon-gi (Arang and the Magistrate), and Rain (A Love to Kill), leading to inevitable dating rumors—none of which were ever confirmed.
One of the more notable rumors involved BIGBANG’s T.O.P, but her agency swiftly shut down any speculation. But let’s be real—her relationship with Kim Woo-bin is the real-life fairytale fans are rooting for. Since 2015, they’ve proven that love in the limelight can last, especially when built on mutual support and admiration.
Shin Min-ah Movies: From Rom-Coms to Action
While she’s a K-drama darling, Shin Min-ah has also conquered the big screen. Some of her most notable films include:
Volcano High (2001) – A wild, martial arts-packed high school fantasy that became a cult classic.
Diva (2020) – A psychological thriller that proves she’s not just about romance and comedy.
My Love, My Bride (2014) – A hilarious, heartwarming take on married life.
Go Go 70s (2008) – Think rock ‘n’ roll, retro fashion, and serious indie cred.
TV Shows with Shin Min-ah: Certified Binge-Worthy
Shin Min-ah has been gracing our screens with unforgettable performances for years. Some of her must-watch dramas include:
Arang and the Magistrate (2012) – Historical drama meets supernatural mystery, starring Min-ah as a ghost with unfinished business.
Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021) – Small-town romance, swoon-worthy moments, and undeniable chemistry with Kim Seon-ho.
Tomorrow With You (2017) – A time-traveling romance that’ll make your head spin (in a good way).
My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho (2010) – The OG fantasy rom-com that made everyone want a nine-tailed fox girlfriend.
Shin Min-ah isn’t just a talented actress—she’s a fashion icon, a beauty muse, and the kind of celeb who keeps things refreshingly real. Whether you’re obsessed with her TV dramas, love her effortless Instagram aesthetic, or just admire her relationship with Kim Woo-bin, one thing’s for sure: the world can’t get enough of her. And honestly? Same.