Kang Mi-na on I.O.I Rumors of Discord: "I Was Upset for a While... But the Members Gave Me Strength" [Interview ③]

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• tvN Monday-Tuesday Drama 'Tomorrow, I'll Go to Work!' Interview with Kang Mi-na, who plays Yoon No-a

Actress Kang Mi-na of the drama 'Tomorrow, I'll Go to Work!' openly shared her feelings regarding rumors of discord within the group I.O.I.

On the 29th, during a wrap-up interview for tvN's Monday-Tuesday drama 'Tomorrow, I'll Go to Work!' (script by Kim Kyung-min, directed by Jo Eun-sol) held at a café in Jongno-gu, Seoul, Kang Mi-na revealed her reasons for transitioning from an idol to an actress, her growth as a performer, and her affection for her former members.

Kang Mi-na debuted as a member of the project group I.O.I, selected through Mnet's 2016 audition program "Produce 101," and later also performed as a member of Gugudan. She made her acting debut with the 2017 drama "Boy Meets Boy" and has since balanced both singing and acting activities, now focusing primarily on her career as an actress.

She explained why she chose to focus on acting. Kang Mi-na said, "I did both singing and acting during my time as an idol, but I felt that acting was the more appealing path. I wondered if I could even manage just one of them properly, so I decided to concentrate on acting."

She also shared her impressions after watching the 10th-anniversary reunion concert of I.O.I from the audience. Kang Mi-na stated, "My friends performed really well on stage. I am one of their biggest fans. I know their story better than anyone because I've been watching them up close, so I think that's why I got emotional."

She also spoke candidly about rumors, including claims of discord, which surfaced due to her not participating in the recent I.O.I reunion activities. She said, "At first, I thought it was understandable. But for a while, I was really upset. Still, fans and members told me not to worry about such things, which gave me a lot of strength."

She also reflected on her growth as an actress. Kang Mi-na remarked, "When I debuted with the drama '20th Century Boys and Girls,' I felt extremely lacking. Even now, I still feel that way, but because people trusted me so much, I believe I have grown steadily and reached this point."

She added, "I feel I've grown as an actress because I'm less nervous in front of the camera now. I think more about exchanging with my co-actors. In the early days of my debut, I was too nervous and overwhelmed by the set, so I just rushed through my lines. Now, I think I have enough composure to sync well with my fellow actors."

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