SOURCE: 강미나, 아이오아이 불화설 직접 반박 “왜 이렇게 피곤하게 사는지”
Actress Kang Mina, formerly a member of the project group IOI, directly denied recent speculation about conflict with the members.
Through a fan communication platform, Kang Mina recently shared, "Even now, the members and I contact each other almost every day, saying we miss each other and congratulate one another" adding, "I honestly don't know why people live so exhaustingly by spreading rumors that I have conflict with the members." She continued, "Rather than doing that, just spend your time to congratulate the members for winning first place," dismissing the rumors of conflict.
Recently, as IOI celebrated the 10th debut anniversary by releasing a new album, 'IOI : Loop,' some netizens speculated that there might be a conflict among the members because Kang Mina and Zhou Jieqiong did not participate in the project.
However, Kang Mina had already explained that she could not participate the reunion due to scheduling conflicts. In an interview last month, she said, "I was aware that the project had been in preparations since the second half of last year, but it overlapped with my drama filming and promotions schedules, making it difficult for me to join," adding, "I thought the best thing I could do was honestly explain the situation to the members."
Furthermore, at an official event, Kang Mina also stated, "I decided to focus on my acting projects that had been scheduled first," and added, "I feel incredibly sorry toward the fans, but I hope to show an even better side of myself through acting."
Following her activities with IOI, Kang Mina transitioned into acting and has since appeared in dramas like 'Hotel del Luna,' 'Café Minamdang,' and 'Welcome to Samdal-ri.' Most recently, she starred in the Netflix series 'If Wishes Could Kill' as Nari.
