Kang Mi-na,I.O.I“Disappointing, but focusing on acting activities” [Star Scene]

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Actress Kang Mi-na, formerly of the group I.O.I, stated that she is not participating in the 10th-anniversary activities "to focus on her acting career."

A press conference for the Netflix series 'Girigiro' was held at Seoul Yongsan-gu CGV Yongsan iPark Mall on the 21st. Director Park Yoon-seo and actors Jeon So-young, Kang Mi-na, Hyun Woo-seok, Lee Hyo-je, and Noh Jae-won attended the event.

The Netflix series 'Girigiro' follows high school students who are warned of sudden death due to the curse of the wish-granting application 'Girigiro' and struggle to avoid it.

Kang Mi-na plays 'Nari', a realist who does not believe in the curse of the 'Girigiro' app. She said, "I kept a short haircut for several years before filming this work, but I prepared for long straight hair. In fact, I am a very timid person and cannot watch horror movies well, so I prepared my mindset to not even blink an eye on the set."

Meanwhile, I.O.I was a project group formed through a national vote on Mnet's 'Produce 101' in 2016 and debuted in May of the same year. I.O.I received great love by hitting multiple songs such as 'Too Much Too Much Too Much' and 'Downpour' in a short period, and officially concluded activities with a concert in January 2017.

As they prepare to release a new album on the 19th to commemorate their 10th debut anniversary and begin comeback activities, Kang Mi-na will not participate. She said, "In fact, not participating in the I.O.I 10th-anniversary project was a disappointing decision. However, my decision was to focus first on the acting activities I had already secured. I feel sorry to the fans, and I am concentrating on my acting activities to show you an even better side. I hope you will look at me kindly and beautifully."

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