Min (South Korean singer)
A versatile K-pop artist who helped define a generation's sound with Miss A before forging a multifaceted solo path.
Born 1991 (age 35)·South Korean singer·Birthday: June 21·Millennials
Biography
Before the stage name Min, there was Lee Min-young, a performer whose drive was evident from her early training days at JYP Entertainment. She emerged as a central pillar of Miss A, a group that shot to immediate fame in 2010 with their bold, chic concept and the viral hit "Bad Girl Good Girl." As the group's main vocalist, Min's powerful voice provided the emotional anchor to their edgy tracks. When the group disbanded, she didn't retreat but reinvented herself, stepping into songwriting and solo releases that showcased a more personal, R&B-influenced style. Simultaneously, she built a presence on television, displaying a witty and relatable personality that expanded her reach far beyond the music charts, proving her durability in a fast-paced industry.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Min was born in 1991, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Min Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Min's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Could drive
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2009Could vote
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Turned 21
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2021Turned 30
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Debuted as a member of Miss A, whose first single "Bad Girl Good Girl" won a Song of the Year Daesang award.
- Released her first solo EP, "Min's Work #01," in 2019, contributing to the songwriting.
- Served as a fixed panelist on the popular South Korean variety show "Video Star."
- Acted in the web drama "Soul Plate" and the musical "Midnight Sun."
Did You Know?
She was a trainee for over seven years before her debut with Miss A.
Min is known for her close friendship with fellow JYP artist and Wonder Girls member Sunye.
She participated in the survival show "Good Girl" in 2020, showcasing her performance skills.
“I want to show every side of myself through my performances.”
