Biography of Go Min-si
Go Min-si is an actor, model, and director based in South Korea. She was born on 15 February 1995, in Daejeon, South Korea. She rose to fame through ‘The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion’ (2018), ‘Love Alarm’ (2019-2021), ‘Youth of May’ (2021), ‘Sweet Home’ (2020-2023), and ‘Smugglers‘ (2023).
Early Life and Education
Go Min-si attended Sejong University and majored in Film Arts. The course contributed to her acting and directing skills.
Career
Go Min-si made her entry into the South Korean entertainment industry as a director in 2016. Also, she co-starred in her directorial debut short film, ‘Parallel Novel’. She was awarded the Grand Prize at the Three Minutes Film Festival for her remarkable contribution.
Later in the year, she starred in the third season of the web series ’72 Seconds’. By the end of 2016, she collaborated with the South Korean singer and actor, Thunder, in his solo song ‘Sign’.
2017 was an eventful year for Min-si. She starred in the web series ‘Absolutely Perfect Man’ and made her mini-screen debut through ‘My Sassy Girl’. The same year, she appeared in two other TV series, ‘Hello, My Twenties! 2’ and ‘Meloholic’.
She appeared in a guest role in the 2018 drama ‘Welcome to Waikiki’. Afterwards, she appeared in the anthology series KBS Drama Special in ‘Forgotten Season’ and ‘The Smile Has Left Your Eyes’. She starred in the film adaptation of the television series ‘Cheese in the Trap’ of the same name.
Later, she appeared in one of her breakthrough movies, ‘The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion’. It was an action horror film featuring Kim Da-mi, Jo Min-su, Park Hee-soon, and Choi Woo-shik, along with Go Min-si. She received the Best Supporting Actress award at the 55th Grand Bell Awards and the Popular Star Award at the 7th Korean Best Star Awards for acting in the role of Do Myung-hee in the movie.
She starred in the role of Hwaja in the 2019 movie ‘The Battle: To Victory’. It was a period movie based on the battle between South Korea and Japan. Afterwards, she appeared in a supporting role in the K-drama ‘Love Alarm’ streamed on Netflix. Also, she starred in ‘Secret Boutique’, the thriller series, along with Kim Sun-a, Chang Mi-hee, Park Hee-von, Kim Jae-young, and Kim Tae-hoon.
Again in 2020, Min-si starred in a KBS Drama Special, ‘The Reason Why I Can’t Tell You’. She was also included in the cast of the movie ‘Set Play’ and the K-drama ‘Sweet Home’.
Originally a webtoon of the same name, ‘Sweet Home’ contributed to the popularity of Go Min-si, as the drama received critical acclamation around the world. Her character’s name in ‘Sweet Home’ is Lee Eun-yu, and she appears as an adoptive child who is young and arrogant.
In the 2021 drama ‘Youth of May’, she appeared opposite Lee Do-hyun. It became a remarkable milestone in her career. The show was a hit, and it rose her popularity. She appeared in the role of the nurse, Kim Myung-hee.
Later, she became a part of the cast of the mystery series ‘Jirisan’. It was her second project with ‘Sweet Home’ director Lee Eung-bok.
The next year, Go Min-si starred in the short web series ‘Reincarnation Romance’. In 2023, she starred in ‘Smugglers‘ and received several prestigious awards. In the movie, she played the role of Go Ok-bun, a coffee shop owner.
Achievements
Go Min-si is a talented actress who is also equally skilled behind the camera. As a young director, she succeeded in directing her debut short story, ‘Parallel Novel’. Later, she played several award-winning roles in different K-dramas and movies.
Personal Life
Not much information is available about Go Min-si’s personal life. Nonetheless, her passion for acting and directing reveals her interest in storytelling. Though the actress is active on her social media accounts, she keeps her romantic life and relationship status hidden from the public. However, she posts content about her upcoming projects on social media.
Net Worth and Lifestyle
Go Min-si is a multi-talented personality. She has imprinted her footsteps in the entertainment industry as an actress, model, and director. Due to her prominent presence in the entertainment world, she lives a stylish life, and her net worth lies between $2 and $3 million US dollars.
Awards
- Blue Dragon Film Awards 2023
Best New Actress – ‘Smugglers‘ - Buil Film Awards 2023
Best Supporting Actress – ‘Smugglers‘ - Busan Film Critics Awards 2023
Best Actress – ‘Smugglers‘ - Korean Film Producers Association Awards 2023
Best Supporting Actress – ‘Smugglers‘ - Busan International Film Festival with Marie Claire Asia Star Awards 2023
Face of Asia Award – ‘Smugglers‘ - Chunsa Film Art Awards 2023
Best New Actress – ‘Smugglers‘ - Asia Contents Awards 2021
Newcomer Actress – ‘Sweet Home’ - KBS Drama Awards 2021
Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries – ‘Youth of May’
Best Couple Award – Go Min-si with Lee Do-hyun (Youth of May) - Kino Lights Awards 2021
Actress of the Year (Domestic) – ‘Love Alarm 2’, ‘Youth of May’ & ‘Jirisan’ - SBS Drama Awards 2029
Best New Actress – ‘Secret Boutique’ - Korea Best Star Awards 2018
Popular Star Award – ‘The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion’ - Three Minutes Film Festival 2016
Grand Prize – ‘Parallel Novel’
Interesting Facts About Go Min-si
- Go Min-si collaborated with the South Korean boy band BTS while the group was on their Love Yourself World Tour. She was seen in the music video ‘The Truth Untold’.
- Go Min-si is an influential model. Besides acting and directing, she has appeared as a model for numerous magazines.
- Go Min-si highlights the importance of valuing mental health. Her influence as an actress and model contributed to the spread of the idea.
- Go Min-si works under the Mystic Story entertainment company.
FAQs
- What is the Instagram ID of Go Min-si?
@gominsi. - How old is Go Min-si?
As of 2024, Go Min-si is 29 years Old. - When does Go Min-si celebrates her birthday?
Go Min-si celebrates her birthday on 15 February.
