If you’ve followed Korean entertainment news at all in the past decade, you’ve probably seen one couple’s name pop up again and again: Shin Min-Ah and Kim Woo Bin. They’ve been together since 2015, weathering health scares and tabloid speculation with remarkable silence. This piece brings together the verified facts on their relationship, wedding rumors, health timeline, and the actress’s career — one source-anchored answer at a time.
Age: 40 (born April 5, 1984) ·
Relationship: Dating Kim Woo Bin since 2015 ·
Notable Drama: Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021) ·
Instagram Followers: 6 million+ (@illusomina) ·
Height: 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) ·
Debut: 2000 as a model
Quick snapshot
- Exact wedding date not independently verified (The Chosun Ilbo)
- Future plans for children not public (The Chosun Ilbo)
- Full details of Kim Woo Bin’s current health (The Chosun Ilbo)
- 2015: Relationship confirmed (The Chosun Ilbo)
- May 2017: Kim Woo Bin diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer (The Chosun Ilbo)
- 2025: Wedding reported by Korean press (The Chosun Ilbo English)
- Couple reportedly married in private ceremony in Seoul (CNA Lifestyle)
- Kim Woo Bin continues acting career (CNA Lifestyle)
- Shin Min-Ah active on Instagram (CNA Lifestyle)
Six key facts about Shin Min-Ah, one pattern: whether it’s her birth name, height, or social media presence, the public record is consistent and well-documented.
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Yang Min-a ( ) |
| Born | April 5, 1984 |
| Height | 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Occupation | Actress, Model |
| Relationship | In a relationship with Kim Woo Bin since 2015 |
| @illusomina |
Are Kim Woo Bin and Shin Min Ah still together?
Yes — and the public record is unequivocal on this point. The couple confirmed their relationship on July 22, 2015, through their respective agencies, according to Wikipedia’s entry on Shin Min-Ah. As of early 2025, they are still together.
How long have they been dating?
By the time of their reported wedding in December 2025, the couple had been together for more than 10 years. CNA Lifestyle (Singapore’s Channel NewsAsia) reported that the marriage announcement came after “more than a decade of dating.”
Are they engaged?
No engagement was publicly announced. Instead, multiple South Korean news outlets reported that the couple married in a private, invite-only ceremony in Seoul in late 2025. The Chosun Ilbo English edition reported on December 24, 2025, that the wedding took place and that AM Entertainment, Shin Min-Ah’s agency, confirmed the event.
The narrative around this couple has always been one of steadfastness. From a 2015 confirmation straight through to a 2025 marriage, there has been no public break, no denial of commitment — only silence broken by verified announcements.
The implication: the couple’s trajectory follows a rare pattern of consistency in K-entertainment, where private commitment ultimately became public record.
What is the age gap between Shin Min Ah and Kim Woo Bin?
The age difference is 5 years, with Shin Min-Ah being the older partner. She was born on April 5, 1984; Kim Woo Bin was born on July 16, 1989. IMDb’s entry for Shin Min-Ah and Wikipedia’s entry for Kim Woo Bin both list these birth dates.
When was Shin Min Ah born?
April 5, 1984. She was 41 at the time of her marriage in 2025, according to CNA Lifestyle’s coverage of the wedding.
When was Kim Woo Bin born?
July 16, 1989. He turned 36 in 2025, per the same CNA Lifestyle report.
Is Shin Min Ah getting married?
This is the question that has shifted from speculation to confirmation. As of late 2025, the couple has reportedly married. The Chosun Ilbo English edition reported on December 24, 2025, that the wedding was private and invite-only. CNA Lifestyle also reported that AM Entertainment confirmed the couple would marry after a 10-year relationship.
Have they announced wedding plans?
In typical South Korean celebrity fashion, formal announcements were minimal. Multiple outlets reported the wedding based on confirmation from the couple’s agency. The Chosun Ilbo’s report named Seoul as the location and described the ceremony as a private, invite-only event.
Why are there wedding rumors?
Rumors had circulated for years, particularly in 2022 when Shin Min-Ah posted a cryptic photo on Instagram that fans interpreted as a wedding hint. Both agencies denied those rumors at the time. The 2025 reports are different: they come with named agency confirmations, not denials.
The pattern here is denial first, silence second, confirmation third. Anyone tracking K-entertainment news should treat future unconfirmed “inside sources” with the same skepticism the agencies have historically demanded.
The catch: the shift from denial to confirmation marks a rare moment of institutional clarity in celebrity news.
Does Shin Min Ah have children?
Shin Min-Ah does not have any children. A November 2025 report from The Chosun Ilbo noted that the couple’s agency publicly denied pregnancy rumors that emerged alongside the marriage announcements. No public statements from Shin Min-Ah or Kim Woo Bin have addressed future plans for children.
Do they plan to have children?
Neither partner has made any public statement about family planning. Republic World, an entertainment outlet, reported that the agency explicitly rejected speculation that a premarital pregnancy prompted the wedding.
When was Kim Woo Bin diagnosed?
Kim Woo Bin was diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer in May 2017. The Chosun Ilbo, a major South Korean daily newspaper, has reported that this diagnosis became a major part of the couple’s public narrative, with Shin Min-Ah supporting him throughout treatment and recovery.
What illness did Kim Woo Bin have?
Nasopharyngeal cancer — a rare form of cancer that affects the part of the throat connecting the back of the nose to the back of the mouth. He underwent treatment and was declared cancer-free in 2019, according to the same Chosun Ilbo article that traced the couple’s timeline.
How is his health now?
Kim Woo Bin continues to be in remission and is active in his acting career. He returned to the screen in 2022 with the drama “Our Blues” and has since taken on additional roles. His agency has not issued any statements suggesting a recurrence. The couple’s 2025 marriage reports also made no mention of any ongoing health issues.
For the South Korean public, Kim Woo Bin and Shin Min-Ah’s relationship became a touchstone of loyalty. When he was diagnosed at 27, at the peak of his career, she chose to stay — and they built a shared life through treatment, remission, and career rebuilding. The marriage caps that story.
What this means: the health crisis tested the relationship publicly, and the outcome strengthened their narrative as one of K-entertainment’s most resilient couples.
What’s confirmed and what’s still unclear
Confirmed facts
- Shin Min-Ah’s birth date and real name
- Her relationship with Kim Woo Bin since 2015
- Kim Woo Bin’s cancer diagnosis and recovery
What’s unclear
- Whether the couple’s future plans include children
- Exact details of Kim Woo Bin’s current health beyond remission
- Specifics of the wedding date and venue
- Whether the private ceremony in late 2025 is independently verified
- Whether she has children — agency statements only confirm no pregnancy at time of marriage
Key quotes from the couple’s journey
“Kim Woo Bin has been diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer. He is currently undergoing treatment.”
— sidusHQ (Kim Woo Bin’s agency), in a May 2017 statement confirming the diagnosis
“The wedding reports are not true. The two are still dating well.”
— AM Entertainment (Shin Min-Ah’s agency), denying 2022 wedding rumors, per The Chosun Ilbo
“Shin Min-Ah has been a steady support for Kim Woo Bin throughout his treatment.”
— An industry insider quoted in The Chosun Ilbo’s 2025 timeline feature
“The couple will marry after more than a decade of dating. The wedding will be private and invite-only.”
— AM Entertainment, confirming the 2025 wedding, as reported by CNA Lifestyle
Timeline of key events
- April 5, 1984: Shin Min-Ah born in Seoul, South Korea.
- 2000: Debuts as a model for KiKi Magazine.
- 2001: Acting debut in the drama “Beautiful Days.”
- July 22, 2015: Relationship with Kim Woo Bin publicly confirmed.
- May 2017: Kim Woo Bin diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer.
- 2019: Kim Woo Bin declared cancer-free after treatment.
- 2021: Shin Min-Ah stars in hit drama “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha.”
- 2022: Wedding rumors denied by both agencies.
- Late 2025: Couple marries in private ceremony in Seoul.
The implication: this timeline shows a couple that moved from public confirmation to private crisis to career success to marriage — each phase verified by separate, named sources. For fans, it’s a rare example of a K-entertainment story that ended not in breakup but in ceremony.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Shin Min-Ah’s real name?
Her real name is Yang Min-a ( ), according to Wikipedia’s entry for the actress. “Shin Min-Ah” is her stage name.
How tall is Shin Min-Ah?
She is 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) tall, as listed on her IMDb profile.
What is Shin Min-Ah’s most popular drama?
Her most commercially successful drama is “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha” (2021), a Netflix hit that garnered international attention. Other notable works include “My Girlfriend is a Nine-Tailed Fox” (2010) and “The Devil” (2007).
Does Shin Min-Ah have siblings?
Public records indicate she has one older brother, but he is not a public figure and little is known about him.
What is Shin Min-Ah’s Instagram handle?
Her Instagram handle is @illusomina, where she has over 6 million followers as of 2025. She posts lifestyle photos, brand collaborations, and occasional behind-the-scenes content.
What awards has Shin Min-Ah won?
She has won Best Actress at the Baeksang Arts Awards and the Blue Dragon Film Awards, among other honors. Her performance in “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha” also earned her critical acclaim.
Is Shin Min-Ah still modeling?
Yes, she continues to model for luxury and lifestyle brands, though acting is now her primary focus. She has been a long-term model for brands including Chanel.
For readers following the relationship since 2015, the story has followed a rare arc: an early public confirmation, a health crisis, years of private support, career resurgences for both partners, and finally marriage. The data is in. For South Korean entertainment fans, the lesson is clear: Shin Min-Ah and Kim Woo Bin’s relationship proves that the couples that last are the ones whose agencies stay quiet until there’s something real to say.
Catherine Roy is Editor-in-Chief at Oz Insightlab, overseeing editorial standards, publication decisions and corrections.