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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Lee Jun Young recently opened up about the emotional toll of playing a villain—and how one powerful scene made him break down in tears behind the scenes.

On the May 1st episode of KBS 2TV’s variety show Problem Child in House, Lee Jun Young appeared alongside co-star Jung Eun Ji to promote their new KBS drama Pump Up the Healthy Love.

During the show, Lee Jun Young was asked about the most unforgettable villain he’s played. He chose his role as Han Su Gang in the film Brave Citizen.

He explained, “It was really tough to film. I had to act like I was leading school violence, and there was even a scene where I bullied a grandmother.”

The hosts were surprised, pointing out how kind and gentle he seems in real life. Lee Jun Young shared how he transforms for such roles.

“I try to act as bad as I can, but sometimes the director says, ‘You still look too nice.’ Then I focus even harder and adjust right away.”

He also revealed that filming one particular scene hit him hard emotionally. “My real grandmother was sick at the time,” he said.

“In one scene, there’s a grandma selling gimbap, and I ad-libbed by stubbing a cigarette out on the gimbap. I was really into character, but after filming, I just broke down. So many thoughts came to me and I started crying.”

Fans praised his dedication to acting but also felt moved by how deeply the role affected him. Lee Jun Young’s honesty gave a raw look at how even fictional roles can hit close to home.

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