Former Girl’s Day member and actress Bang Minah has officially signed an exclusive contract with SM C&C. The agency shared their excitement, saying, "We are thrilled to work with Bang Minah and will give her full support to expand her acting career."

Bang Minah first debuted in 2010 with Girl’s Day, later transitioning into acting in 2011 with Vampire Idol. Over the years, she has built an impressive acting career with roles in dramas like Beautiful Gong Shim, Delivery Man, and Check Out the Event. Her performance in Beautiful Gong Shim especially stood out, earning her multiple awards and firmly establishing her reputation as an actress.

Talking about her career shift, Bang Minah expressed how much acting means to her. “Every role I’ve taken on has been a chance for me to grow as an actress. I’m really grateful for the opportunities I’ve had so far and look forward to this new chapter with SM C&C.”

She also reflected on her journey and her thoughts on the next step. “Joining SM C&C feels like the start of something exciting. I’ve always wanted to keep exploring new roles, and with their support, I believe I can take on even more challenging projects.”

In addition to her success in dramas, Bang Minah has appeared in several films like Snowball and Dad for Rent, receiving recognition at various film festivals. She’s also been active in musicals, with a role in Tick, Tick… Boom! set to open in November.

Minah shared her excitement for what’s next. “I’m really looking forward to trying different genres and roles. It’s not just about acting in dramas or films but exploring everything, including musicals. I can’t wait to see what’s ahead.”

With high expectations surrounding her future projects, fans are eager to see how Bang Minah will continue to shine under SM C&C.

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Actress Kang Ye Won got emotional as she opened up about why she took a break from broadcasting and why she’s finally giving love a chance.

On the March 3 episode of tvN STORY’s Can I Love Now?, Kang Ye Won made her debut as a new participant looking for romance.

During the broadcast, she revealed that negative online comments had deeply affected her. "I used to cry all the time reading comments. I get hurt easily. What might be a small wound for others feels like a huge blow to me," she shared, expressing the stress she faced from malicious remarks.

She also admitted that at one point, she wanted to leave everything behind. "I kept thinking, ‘How long do I have to keep working this hard?’ and it became overwhelming."

She added, "At one point, I thought, ‘I should just quit everything and move to the countryside,’ and that idea actually gave me peace," she confessed.

When it came to dating, Kang Ye Won shared that she had always been content watching others fall in love.

"It never worked out for me. I wasn’t the type to ask for introductions either. I just found comfort in living as an observer. Maybe it’s my fate. I’m fearful, and I lack courage. If I feel like someone might hurt me, I block them out from the start," she admitted.

However, the actress revealed that she ultimately joined Can I Love Now? for her father. "My dad was born in 1943. He had me late in life, and his health isn’t great."

She added, "I realized that if I continue living alone like this, I won’t be able to give my parents any hope until the moment they pass away," she said with tears in her eyes. "My perspective on life has changed. I no longer think just about myself, but about my parents."

Kang Ye Won’s heartfelt confession touched many viewers, leaving fans rooting for her to find happiness.

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