Shin Min Ah Megapost!
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Yesterday (Dec 14th), Shin Min A was spotted in Seoul St Mary’s Hospital pediatric oncology department.
According to a fan account posted on DCMina, and translated by @coffeelady from SMASoompi:
“Mina after hearing that a child she met last year was in hospital, not only went to visit this child, but also took the time to see each of the other kids in the ward, taking pictures with each of them, giving autographs, & giving presents. Also, that person said that most importantly was our girl’s magnificent smile, outer beauty, & kind heart. Mothers that were present kept saying about Mina, “So pretty…”, “So kind-hearted…”, etc…
The person who posted said that previously he/she wasn’t a fan of Mina, but after today’s encounter, is now a fan.
Also, he/she is apologetic for posting this encounter on DC because Mina had wanted to visit the kids secretly/discreetly, but because it’s a good thing so deserved to be shared.”
Source smainternationalfans Credit: DCMina, Tieba.baidu, @coffeeladySMASoompi (english translation)
‘Santa’ So Ji Sub and ‘Reindeer’ Shin Min Ah for Giordano
Source giordano.co.kr/facebook + smainternationalfans
Shin Min Ah star1 magazine interview
Comeback project after two years Arang and the Magistrate
Q: Filming for Arang and the Magistrate is taking place now, how does it feel to remove the hanbok temporarily?
Although I have to return to the filming set shortly but I always feel happy at photo shoot. Maybe it’s because I debuted as a model but every time I go to the photo studios, it’s a comfortable feeling like I returned to my hometown. The makeup is interesting, wearing new clothes feel great, seeing another side of me is always a fortunate and happy thing whenever it is.
Q I feel that today’s theme is a good chance to have a look at Shin Min A in her daily life
Frankly speaking, I know which angle I am photographed from, which kind of makeup will make me look better. So during the photo shoots for the recent years, I am trying to seek this effect. But today is different, I was looking at photographs earlier, I was shocked seeing how I looked when I debuted. Only applied mascara for makeup, clothes were chosen because they were comfortable. The staff members are also people whom I know when I first began to model so the atmosphere is comfortable, thinking about the memories when I worked with everyone, make me feel very fortunate. I always wanted to work with them together and I really anticipated to be able to work together at the photo shoot today. This photo shoot concept unpretentious styling also makes me satisfied.
Q Choosing Arang and the Magistrate after serious consideration, what is the biggest reason?
I received many offers, there are some works that made me feel that I must try. During this process, I feel that the most important is communication with the audience. I hope to have a closer contact with the audience, to create response in everyone. So I chose Arang and the Magistrate, although there is a serious part in the drama but Arang made me feel that she’s an active and healthy role.
Q Lee Seo Rim and Arang, one person portraying two roles, what are the difficulties in grasping their similarities and differences.
Because I am not filming Lee Seo Rim after filming Arang, so I need to change between the two roles. Thinking “Lee Seo Rim this time” and transforming into Lee Seo Rim. Returning to Arang after thinking, “Arang this time”. Lee Seo Rim is a woman who made people feels sad whereas Arang is a role who is impulsive. Both roles are very charismatic, but when I am filming as Lee Seo Rim, I cannot help but to feel sad.
Q Making a perfect pairing with Eun Oh Sato, Lee Jun Ki expressed that his liking for you from the start, causing others to pay attention, he even said “it feels like seeing a celebrity…”
Maybe it’s not just me, he may say the same if it’s other actresses. Lee Jun Ki sshi is a person who is good at creating a good atmosphere, will accomodate the moods of others.
Q You worked with Lee Seung Gi In your previous work My Girlfriend is a Gumiho and you are working with Lee Jun Ki now. In comparison; Lee Jun Ki is older and Lee Seung Gi is young, what is the difference?
Both are excellent actors, no special difference between them being older and younger. While filming My Girlfriend is a Gumiho, Seung Gi sshi always called me by my character’s name “Miho sshi” and not noona, so I don’t feel that he’s younger than me. This time, working with Jun Ki sshi, I naturally call him ‘Jun Ki oppa’ from the start of filming. In the past, I used to be the maknae in my previous works but now, there are more people calling me noona/unnie, so I feel that I have aged. But Jun Ki sshi is oppa, so I feel more comfortable. Both of them are very cheerful and happy at the filming set, full of energy. The filming schedule for drama is tight, my body strength falls quicker and I feel tired more easily. The two actors are the same but they often make people happy and full of energy, they are actors who give strength to people at the set. Especially Lee Jun Ki sshi, he is a really special person, always in a happy mood.
Q How about the style of Yeon Woo Jin who is of the same age?
He is an easily shy and quiet person, but after interacting with him more, he begins making jokes; he’s a really interesting person. I am also easily shy, if the filming set only has Yeon Woo Jin and me; I have no idea when we will become closer even after the production ended. (Laughs)
Q Hanbok suits you but I heard there are only 5 sets…
This is the first time I am appearing in a saguek, ‘wearing hanboks may be inconvenient’, worried for a long time. But after wearing hanboks for filming everyday, the time to get used to it is shorter than I expected. Now I feel that hanboks are more comfortable. Also, Eun Oh Sato gives hanboks to Arang as gifts, so there are more than 5 sets now. (Laughs)
Q What kind of work is
Action production? (Laughs) Kidding, it’s a work full of challenges and attempts.
Answer to ’1998′
Q You began modelling when you were in middle high, have you seen your photos from the past? How does it feels?
I have been keeping the photos from the past, will take them out occasionally to see, will feel that it’s “really like Shin Min A”. Seeing the young me who was not spruced up, revealing my original appearance in them, will make me feel good.
Q Models who are famous in the magazine world then, other than Shin Min A, there’s also Kim Min Hee, Bae Doo Na, Gong Hyo Jin etc… Now they are good actresses in showbiz, are you often in contact or meet up with them?
Of course, I often contact Hyo Jin unnie; we always meet up when we are not filming. Before the filming for Arang and the Magistrate, we travelled overseas on our own. I met with unnie who stays in the south of France, setting off to travel together. I carried my heavy luggage and packed up after myself. Although it’s tiring on the body but I feel that it’s a gift that will remain in the depth of my memories. Min Hee unnie and I are close, together with Hyo Jin unnie; the three of us meet together. Although we don’t meet often, but we will often contact if there’s time. Maybe it’s because we debuted around the same time, we have our common language, our preferences and interests are almost the same, and hence we think alike. These two are people I like. We support each other and anticipate the success of one another.
Q Debuting when you were young, have you ever thought of leaving after coming in contact with showbiz? Thinking of doing something else?
Actually, I am in this line since I am young, I have not thought of working outside. Frankly speaking, I cannot imagine myself working other jobs other than staying in this line. People think that it’s not a difficult thing to change from being a model to an actress, but to me, it’s a difficult thing, even now it’s the same. Now, I will also consider, is being an actress the path I want to continue to walk on? Every time, I will think of the people who love and support me, I will develop strength this way. In actual, which job is not difficult in this world? Who will not consider while living. Maybe til death, I may be considering questions like “have I done well? I chose well?”
I am Shin Min A
Q Best friends, or old friends, are they ordinary people or celebrities?
Talking about best friends, it feels foreign to me for no reason. Among celebrities, my best friends are Hyo Jin unnie and Min Hee unnie whom I mentioned earlier. And stylist unnie and manager unnie whom I have been working with and of course friends whom I know for very long.
Q Favourite food, dish that I am best at cooking?
I am not fussy, I like Korean cuisine. Often time is not enough, rather than say having a meal; it’s more like filling my stomach. I usually eat rice, soup, kimchi and seaweed, I like ordinary banchan. I really like eating meat when I was younger, I change slightly now for a healthy diet, but I still like meat, also eels which replenish strength so I eat often. I make soups occasionally but I don’t know if I am cooking well or not. (Laughs)
Q How is your drinking capacity?
I really cannot drink so I don’t often take part in drinking outings. I like to drink one or two glasses with my close friends at a quiet place but I don’t like spending lots of time sitting and drinking, my face will turn red quickly because of the alcohol.
Q De-stressing method that only belongs to Shin Min A?
In my free time, I will travel overseas, adjust my mood before returning. I also like listening to music, watching movies by myself. Meeting with friends, chatting, eating good food, resting well, travelling… Although it’s not a special method, but it’s a good de-stressing method to me.
Q Female friends are most curious about Shin Min A’s body and looks management, does Shin Min Ah diet too?
Diet is necessary. Because I wear a hanbok to film for this production, I have been too relaxed so I become fatter. (Laughs) And I also feel that as my age increases, it’s easier to get tired from filming. No special management methods, although I am an optimistic person but lately I am thinking of taking more initiative.
Acting with unlimited potential
Q Good feedback towards Shin Min A’s acting
Actually, I am a little burdened. Maybe everyone thinks, because Arang is a role with a distinctive character, feels the joy in Shin Min A’s performance and said so. Because this is a work chosen after a long time, I prepared a lot. I have intense thoughts like “I wish to do well, I will do well”. Perhaps because everyone sees my efforts and me having a tough time and give praises because of that.
Q Although Shin Min A also has her own unique charisma previously, but the acting recognition only begins after My Girlfriend is a Gumiho, don’t you feel bad?
How to act in order to be considered acceptable, maybe it will be difficult for me til the day I retire. Acting skills depend on how one considers, feels, works hard at to fulfil. Looking at it in another way, I have my mistakes. If I keep thinking about my regrettable experiences, that will be very tiring, so I try not to think about these, using extra efforts to replace regrets, that will achieve a better outcome.
Q Wishing to act, acting well, acting that will be popular; there are differences between these three. As an actress, are there times you worried because of that?
Being able to act freely in a work you wished to act in would be the most fortunate of course. But, the most important thing to me now, is acting in roles that are suitable for me and I can do well in, so I chose
Q Any ambitions towards movies?
A lot. I really want to film a movie. My first transformation from model to actress is also because of movie. Calculating the number of my works, I made more movies. I wish to show a beautiful side of me in a movie to everyone but I left behind a lot of reluctance and regrets. So I am more cautious when choosing a movie now.
Living as an actress
Q There are many hoobaes who state Shin Min A as their role models, how do you feel?
Really embarrassed. I am lacking in many areas, really thankful for everyone’s love towards me. Because I debuted early, I used to be the youngest wherever I went, I thought so myself. Without realising, time has passed, I am now in the position of a sunbae now and (my) sense of responsibility is also stronger. As a sunbae, even though it’s a little strange and awkward but I think I should show a more hardworking side.
Q Shin Min A’s role model in the past was ?
Maybe because of the French movies I watched when I was younger which left a deep impression on me, I have an idealistic imagination of French movies and actresses, or should I say I am bewitched by their aura and charisma? I like Julie Delpy Wow so random) for a long time and also Penelope Cruz. Their charisma cannot be described in full, every time I see them; I also develop this thinking, of wanting to be an actress with an enduring charisma.
Q As an actress loved by the CF world, not only CFs, but receiving recognition in your works. This kind of celebrity is not commonly seen…
Seems like my luck is good, because they like my CF image, hence inviting me. Filming CF is also interesting work, being able to display a different side and becoming closer to the audience, making everyone feel that I am more approachable. I am also very thankful for having this opportunity of becoming closer with the audience.
Q The first digit of your age will soon start with a 3, there’s such a saying that real actresses start from the age of 30. To Shin Min A, how will turning 30 be?
Worrying, curious, anticipating and burdened, but having such feelings, I feel like I put in more energy. Although I won’t be always as relaxed but I wish to create by myself. I also want to play well. At the start of my 30s, I want to enjoy life better; I have strong thoughts of wishing to live happily. Living a comfortable life is my plan when I am 30 years old.
Q The audience wants to see more from Shin Min A, what kind of an actress do you want to be?
I wish to become an actress that is able to show many sides, to make everyone think “Shin Min A is able to show such acting skills?”. Although I also have regrets, that if I was more hardworking in the past, I will be able to show everyone more. But I made many attempts and challenges, received a lot of pain and suffering, so in my 30s, I will pluck up my courage, to show everyone even more. I hope everyone will continue to pay attention to me in future.
Credit: based on translation by 畅游的鱼x from Mina baidu / english translation by eilasa@SMASoompi Via smainternationalfans
Actress Shin Min Ah recently made headlines for having presented her long-time manager with a car.
Though Shin Min Ah was up until now working in the AM Entertainment along with actors Jang Dong Gun, Kim Ha Neul, and Han Ji Min, as the agency became a subsidiary company of SM Entertainment and changed its name toSM C&C, when her contract ended, the actress changed agencies and entered ON Entertainment, a new agency found by her current manager.
An official stated, “Shi Min Ah gifted her manager with a luxury car. It was a gesture to thank her manager who had been there for her all throughout these years and had helped her to become the star that she is now.”
Another official said, “One of the main reasons why Shin Min Ah did not go into a bigger agency with Jang Dong Gun is that she is loyal to her manager who made her become a top star.”
Credit: soompi/news Via smainternationalfans
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Date: 2012-12-16 10:01 pm (UTC)I like Shin Min A. I wonder what kind of role she'll choose next. I hope it's something outside of the gumiho/mythology/paranormal area, just to see her do something new.
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Date: 2012-12-16 10:14 pm (UTC)i always love her interview answers
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Date: 2012-12-17 12:42 am (UTC)Shin Min Ah is one of my favorite actress, i hope she does a movie next.
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