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During an interview celebrating the conclusion of the tvN drama See Yoy at Work Tomorrow, Kang Mina spoke candidly about missing I.O.I‘s recent reunion activities, her emotional reaction to the group’s concert, and her hopes for the future as an actress.
Marking her 10th anniversary in the entertainment industry, Kang Mina admitted she doesn’t yet feel she has accomplished enough to celebrate the milestone. “It’s almost embarrassing to call it my 10th anniversary because I feel like I haven’t done enough,” she shared. “Since I’m still only in my late twenties, I sometimes feel like I should have achieved much more by now. Maybe I’ll be able to confidently talk about it when it’s my 20th anniversary.”
She also recalled the lofty dreams she had when she first debuted. “When I debuted, I imagined I’d become a huge star by my 10th anniversary. I think everyone debuts dreaming of becoming a group like Girls’ Generation.”
Looking ahead, Kang Mina said she hopes to become an actress recognized for her strong performances and memorable characters.
Although I.O.I reunited this year to celebrate their 10th debut anniversary, Kang Mina was unable to participate in the project, leading to speculation about possible tension between her and the other members.
The actress quickly dismissed those rumors. “The rumors about us being on bad terms were so far from the truth that they didn’t affect me at all,” she said with a laugh. “The members completely understood my situation.” Her comments reaffirmed that her absence was due to scheduling conflicts rather than any disagreement within the group.
Even though she couldn’t join the reunion performances, Kang Mina made every effort to attend the concert as an audience member. She revealed that she almost missed the show because she couldn’t secure a ticket. “I was originally supposed to miss it because of my schedule, but I managed to attend the final performance,” she recalled. “Watching them on stage not just as a fan, but as someone who’s been by their side for so long made me incredibly emotional.” The experience left her deeply moved as she watched her longtime friends reunite on stage.
Reflecting on her career, Kang Mina said she has never seriously considered giving up acting. “Thankfully, I’ve never reached the point where I wanted to quit. Looking back, steadily growing over time has helped me build my career.”
However, she admitted she recently experienced a period of emotional exhaustion after completing a previous project.
The actress explained that preparing for See You at Work Tomorrow unexpectedly helped her overcome those feelings because her character, Yoon Noah, was also struggling with uncertainty about the future. “As I portrayed someone who was questioning her future, I naturally worked through those emotions myself. I’m grateful that acting helped me overcome that difficult period.”
The recently concluded tvN drama See You at Work Tomorrow follows a seventh-year office employee who rediscovers excitement in both work and love after meeting a demanding supervisor. Kang Mina played Yoon Noah, an employee in the product planning department at Saeum Electronics, earning praise for her heartfelt performance.
As she enters her second decade in the industry, the former idol says her goal isn’t simply greater fame—but to become an actress audiences immediately trust whenever she’s cast in a new role.
Sources: Daum | JTBC