- For other people known as 'Min Ah', see Mina.
Min Ah (민아) is a retired South Korean singer and YouTuber. She is a former member of the girl group ILUV and pre-debut member of Moonlight Girls.
Career[]
2019–2021: ILUV and idol life[]
In August 2019, she was added to ILUV through the group's "Dream and Challenge" project. She made her official debut as a member on November 11 with the group's second digital single "Open The Door".
On July 12, 2020, Min Ah announced via her Instagram account that she had finally terminated her contract with WKS ENE after many failed attempts.[3] Her lawyer confirmed they were able to terminate her contract based on the fact that WKS ENE did not fulfill their obligations towards her.[4]
On July 24, 2021, Min Ah announced she had decided to quit the idol life. She instead switched to a major in psychology as she wants to help people who are in similar situations to hers.[5]
Personal life[]
Health[]
On July 12, 2020, she revealed through a video posted on her YouTube channel that she has been diagnosed with depression, panic disorder, and insomnia.[6] Through an Instagram post, she also revealed she is struggling with her mental health but had no intention of giving up on the entertainment industry.[3]
On July 15, Min Ah revealed she had attempted to take her own life but was saved by a police officer before she could go through.[7]
On July 23, Min Ah's mother posted on Min Ah's Instagram that Min Ah had been hospitalized after fainting and would have to stay in the hospital for a while.[8]
On September 9, reports came out of Min Ah's second suicide attempt since the allegations were made. Seoul police confirmed they intervened at Seongsan Bridge, Han River after fans alerted the police.[9]
Bullying allegations against ILUV members[]
On July 13, 2020, Min Ah made multiple posts to her Instagram story as well as messaging fans that all of the other ILUV members (besides Soo Yeon) had physically and mentally bullied her. She also revealed that some of these members were preparing to debut in WKS ENE's new group, BOTOPASS.[10][11] On July 14, she made an Instagram post saying WKS ENE called her, advising her to keep this case as a secret. In response, she said she would not do that, and that she wanted an apology.[12]
In the early hours of July 15, Min Ah started a live on Instagram that was completely blacked out except for the goodbye. She later posted a video to her YouTube channel revealing she had gone to Han River with the intention of taking her own life but was saved by a police officer.[13]
On the 16th, WKS ENE released their official statement on the situation. According to them, Min Ah's allegations towards the other members were false and a result of her mental health issues.[14]
Min Ah, in response, posted on Instagram asking if she should reveal the contents of the NDA they had send over, but she did not sign.[15]
On August 14, Min Ah revealed she was in contact with a lawyer.[16]
On July 23, 2021, it was revealed that the charges made against Min Ah by WKS ENE were dropped by the police after they deemed her not guilty.[17]
Gallery[]
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References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 (KR) Osen News: '아이러브 탈퇴' 신민아, 체중 39kg "식욕촉진제 먹는데 힘들다"[★SHOT!]
- ↑ @choco._.ah Instagram post (August 15, 2020)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 @choco._.ah on Instagram (July 12, 2020)
- ↑ 10 Asia: 신민아, 아이러브 측에 "거짓 기사 내지 말고 사과해라" 경고
- ↑ Yeonye: (단독)'왕따 폭로' 신민아, 아이러브 고소 불송치 결정에 "속 시원하고 울컥"(직격인터뷰)
- ↑ YouTube: (ENG SUB) 코로나 검사 브이로그 Covid 19 Korea vlog (+우울증,공황장애,불면증) 아이돌 연습생, 지망생분들 참고하세요!
- ↑ Allkpop: TW // Suicide attempt, bullying, abuse, depression, december 18 Former ILUV member Shin Min Ah reveals she tried to commit suicide
- ↑ @choco._.ah Instagram post (July 23)
- ↑ Sports Donga: 아이러브 신민아, 악플러 대화 공개…“악플 그만, 힘들다”
- ↑ @NE0CB97 on Twitter (July 13, 2020)
- ↑ @nugupromoter on Twitter (July 16, 2020)
- ↑ @choco._.ah on Instagram (July 14, 2020)
- ↑ Allkpop: TW // Suicide attempt, bullying, abuse, depression, december 18 Former ILUV member Shin Min Ah reveals she tried to commit suicide
- ↑ Sports Donga: (전문) 신민아 “괴롭힘”vs아이러브 “허황된 주장”, 진실게임
- ↑ @choco._.ah Instagram post (July 16)
- ↑ @choco._.ah Instagram post (August 14, 2020)
- ↑ @choco._.ah Instagram post (July 23, 2021)