Predicted to follow the footsteps of "Squid Game" star Jung Ho Yeon, Kim Min Ha wowed the global audience with her stellar performance in Apple TV+'s "Pachinko."
The 26-year-old rookie actress pulled off an amazing work alongside South Korean A-listers Lee Min Ho and Oscar winner Youn Yuh Jung.
She took on the role of teen Sunja, who was caught up in an illicit love affair with the Japanese businessman Ko Han Su, played by Lee Min Ho.
Her character was then adopted by the veteran actress Youn Yuh Jung. She portrayed the character of old Sunja.
Receiving overwhelming praises from critics and viewers, fans showed an increasing amount of interest in this South Korean actress. Fans are curious about Kim Min Ha's dating history.
Is Kim Min Ha Single?
Kim Min Ha, also known as Minha Kim by some, has over 108,000 Instagram followers and counting. She often updates her fans with her current activities, may it be work-related or personal.
Based on her IG activities, she never flaunted any mysterious guy on social media that could spark dating rumors.
In addition, there is no media outlet pointing out that this rookie actress has been involved in any relationship controversies or was linked to a fellow co-star.
It is safe to say that with her skyrocketing fame, she might be focusing and prioritizing on her career.
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The 26-year-old actress is currently managed by Saram Entertainment, which is also Jung Ho Yeon's agency in South Korea.
Kim Min Ha made her on-screen debut in 2016 in the comedy series "Two Girls Season 2."
During her early years in the industry, she also made appearances in some notable K-dramas.
Fans might recall Kim Min Ha in "School 2017," which stars Kim Sejeong, Jang Dong Yoon and "Crash Landing on You" star Kim Jung Hyun.
In addition, she also appeared as a supporting character in the mystery crime K-drama "Partners for Justice."
She also appeared in Park Shin Hye and Jeon Jong Seo's award-winning film "The Call."
However, it was the novel-based series "Pachinko" that put her name on the map as one of the breakout stars of 2022.
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Interestingly she previously revealed that getting the role of teenage Sunja was quite challenging.
Per Town and Country, Kim Min Ha shared that she spent months auditioning. She sent self-tapes and did chemistry tests to see which role she would fit.
She mentioned that this experience was "challenging and exciting" at the same time.
However, she shared that during the last day of her audition, she told her mother that she would not regret anything if she did not get the part. She pointed out that she did her best.
Interestingly, Kim Min Ha was able to get the role. However, her fear did not stop there.
"In Korea, everybody was asking, 'Who's Sunja?' because I was unknown," she explained. "It was scary for me. What if I disappointed them?"
After "Pachinko," Kim Min Ha has been gracing tons of magazine shoots, and interviews left and right. It is safe to say that K-drama fans will be seeing more of this talented star in the future.
