Go Min-si Age, Wiki, Boyfriend, Family, Career, Net Worth

Go Min-si is a popular South Korean actress, model, and director, born on February 15, 1995 (31 years old), in Daejeon, South Korea.

She is best known for her powerful and versatile performances in Korean films and Netflix dramas.

Go Min-si started her career in 2016 with the short film Parallel Novel, which she also wrote and directed. She later gained wider attention with her role in The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion (2018).

She rose to international fame with Netflix’s Sweet Home (2020 to 2024), and later starred in hit projects like Youth of May (2021), Smugglers (2023), and The Frog (2024).

For Smugglers, she won the Best New Actress award at the 44th Blue Dragon Film Awards, one of the biggest honours in Korean cinema. She is currently signed with Mystic Story Entertainment.

Quick Facts of Go Min-si

Full Name	Go Min-si
Another Name	Ko Min-shi
Profession	Actress, Model, Director
Age	31 years old
Date of Birth	February 15, 1995
Nationality	South Korean
Zodiac/Sun Sign	Aquarius
Birthplace	Daejeon, South Korea
Current Address	Seoul, South Korea
Gender	Female

Go Min-si Early Life and Education 

Go Min-si was born in Daejeon, South Korea. She grew up in a regular Korean family and spent her childhood in Daejeon.

From a young age, she dreamed of becoming an actress after watching year-end award ceremonies on television. However, due to her introverted nature, she did not join the drama club in school.

She enjoyed dancing as a hobby and even performed at university festivals during her younger days. Her parents initially wanted her to become a soldier or a diplomat, but she chose her own path.

After finishing school and studying cosmetology, Go Min-si first chose a different career. She became a wedding planner after reading an article about the growing wedding industry.

She worked as a wedding planner for around three years, but she was never truly happy with her career choice. She finally quit her job to follow her childhood passion for acting, which led to her 2016 web drama debut in 72 Seconds.

Education

Go Min-si attended local schools in Daejeon during her early years. For her secondary education, she enrolled at Yale Beauty High School, a vocational school where she studied aesthetics and cosmetology.

After graduating, she did not attend university. She later prepared for the entrance exam at Seoul Institute of the Arts but did not get in, and instead pursued acting through private acting academies.

School	Yale Beauty High School
Alma Mater	Yet to be updated
Highest Qualification	High School Graduate

Go Min-si Personal Life 

Go Min-si is known for keeping her personal life mostly private. She rarely speaks about her relationships or family in public interviews.

Boyfriend and Relationships

As of now, Go Min-si is unmarried and not in a publicly confirmed relationship. So, her current relationship status is yet to be updated.

She was earlier rumoured to be dating South Korean rapper and producer Gray. The dating rumours started in April 2022 after they appeared together in his music video “Make Love” featuring Zion.T.

Reports later suggested that the two parted ways, but neither Go Min-si nor Gray ever officially confirmed or denied the relationship.

Parents

Go Min-si has not publicly shared the names of her parents. Her family chose to stay out of the media spotlight.

According to her interviews, her parents wanted her to become a female soldier or study to become a diplomat, but she chose acting against their wishes.

Further details about her parents’ and siblings’ names and professions are yet to be updated.

Relationship Status	Single
Boyfriend	Yet to be updated
Rumoured ex-boyfriend	Gray
Parents	Yet to be updated
Siblings	Yet to be updated

Go Min-si Career

Go Min-si began her career in 2016 and has built a strong name in South Korean films and television. She works in dramas, films, and short films, and has also tried directing.

Early Career and Debut (2016)

Go Min-si made her debut in 2016 as the writer, director, and lead actress of the short film Parallel Novel. The film won the Grand Prize at the SNS 3Minute Film Festival.

The same year, she gained popularity by appearing in the third season of the web series 72 Seconds. She also featured in the music video of the song “Sign” by singer Thunder.

Television Debut and Early Drama Roles (2017 to 2018)

In 2017, Go Min-si made her television debut with the SBS historical drama My Sassy Girl alongside Joo Won and Oh Yeon-seo. She later appeared in the JTBC youth drama Hello, My Twenties! 2 with Han Ye-ri, Han Seung-yeon, Park Eun-bin, Ji Woo, and Choi Ara.

She also acted in the OCN romantic fantasy Meloholic with Jung Yunho and Kyung Soo-jin.

In 2018, she made a cameo in JTBC’s hit comedy Welcome to Waikiki starring Kim Jung-hyun, Lee Yi-kyung, Son Seung-won, and Jung In-sun. She also appeared in tvN’s Live with Lee Kwang-soo and Jung Yu-mi.

The same year, she joined the tvN mystery thriller The Smile Has Left Your Eyes alongside Seo In-guk, Jung So-min, and Park Sung-woong. She also acted in the KBS Drama Special Forgotten Season.

Film Breakthrough (2018 to 2019)

Go Min-si had her major film breakthrough in 2018 with the action thriller The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion. She played Do Myung-hee alongside Kim Da-mi, Choi Woo-shik, Jo Min-su, and Park Hee-soon. The role earned her the Popular Star Award at the 7th Korea Best Star Awards.

The same year, she also appeared in the film Cheese in the Trap.

In 2019, she played Hwa-ja in the Korean-Japanese war film The Battle: Roar to Victory opposite Yoo Hae-jin, Ryu Jun-yeol, and Jo Woo-jin.

Rise to Fame with Netflix (2019 to 2021)

In 2019, Go Min-si joined Netflix’s first Korean original drama Love Alarm, playing the role of Park Gul-mi alongside Kim So-hyun, Song Kang, and Jung Ga-ram. She returned for the second season in 2021.

The same year, she starred in the SBS thriller Secret Boutique, for which she won Best New Actress at the 2019 SBS Drama Awards.

In 2020, she led the KBS Drama Special The Reason Why I Can’t Tell You with Shin Hyun-soo. She also appeared in the independent film Set Play.

By the end of 2020, she gained international recognition with the Netflix series Sweet Home, playing Lee Eun-yu. She shared the screen with Song Kang, Lee Jin-uk, Lee Si-young, Lee Do-hyun, Park Gyu-young, and Go Youn-jung.

Major Lead Roles (2021)

In 2021, Go Min-si starred in the KBS2 period romance Youth of May, which became one of her most loved performances. She played nurse Kim Myung-hee opposite Lee Do-hyun, Lee Sang-yi, and Keum Sae-rok.

The same year, she joined the tvN mystery action series Jirisan as rookie ranger Lee Da-won. She acted alongside Jun Ji-hyun, Ju Ji-hoon, Sung Dong-il, Oh Jung-se, and Jo Han-chul.

Film Success and Acting Recognition (2022 to 2023)

In 2022, Go Min-si appeared in a short cameo role as a shaman in Park Chan-wook’s neo-noir mystery Decision to Leave, which starred Hae il Park and Tang Wei.

In 2023, she earned widespread acclaim for her role as Go Ok-bun in the crime film Smugglers. She acted alongside Kim Hye-soo, Yum Jung-ah, Zo In-sung, and Park Jeong-min.

For her performance in Smugglers, she won Best New Actress at the 44th Blue Dragon Film Awards, marking the biggest film honour of her career.

Lead Roles in Major Productions (2024)

In 2024, Go Min-si returned to Netflix with two big projects. She reprised her role as Lee Eun-yu in Sweet Home Season 3.

She also took on her first dark and dangerous role in the Netflix thriller The Frog, playing the mysterious Yoo Seong-a. She acted alongside Kim Yoon-seok, Yoon Kye-sang, and Lee Jung-eun.

The same year, she also appeared as an intern in season 2 of the Prime Video reality series Jinny’s Kitchen.

Recent and Upcoming Work (2025 to 2026)

In 2025, Go Min-si starred in her first romantic comedy as the lead, the ENA and Genie TV drama Tastefully Yours. She played chef Mo Yeon-joo opposite Kang Ha-neul, Kim Shin-rok, and Yoo Su-bin. Yoo Yeon-seok also made a special appearance.

The same year, she starred in the film The World of Love, playing Han Mi-do.

In 2026, she joined the cast of the Netflix series Dead-End Job (also known as Honey Jar Project) as Yeon-joo. She also has more upcoming projects lined up in both films and television.

Go Min-si Awards and Achievements 

Go Min-si has received many awards and nominations across film and television. Her biggest film honour came from the 44th Blue Dragon Film Awards, where she won Best New Actress for Smugglers. She has also been featured in major listicles by Forbes, Cine 21, and Vogue Korea.

Her major wins

• Three Minutes Film Festival (2016): Won Grand Prize for Parallel Novel (2016).
• Korea Best Star Awards (2018): Won Popular Star Award for The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion (2018).
• SBS Drama Awards (2019): Won Best New Actress for Secret Boutique (2019).
• Asian Academy Creative Awards (2021): Won Best Actress in Supporting Role (National Winners, Korea) for Sweet Home (2020).
• Asia Contents Awards (2021): Won Newcomer Actress.
• KBS Drama Awards (2021): Won Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries for Youth of May (2021).
• KBS Drama Awards (2021): Won Best Couple Award with Lee Do-hyun for Youth of May (2021).
• Blue Dragon Film Awards (2023): Won Best New Actress for Smugglers (2023).
• Buil Film Awards (2023): Won Best Supporting Actress for Smugglers (2023).
• Busan Film Critics Awards (2023): Won Best Actress for Smugglers (2023).
• Marie Claire Asia Star Awards at Busan International Film Festival (2023): Won Face of Asia Award for Smugglers (2023).
• Chunsa Film Art Awards (2023): Won Best New Actress for Smugglers (2023).
• Korean Film Producers Association Awards (2023): Won Best Supporting Actress for Smugglers (2023).
• Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards (2024): Won Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Commendation.
• Newsis K-Expo Cultural Awards (2024): Won Seoul Mayor’s Award.

Her key nominations

• Grand Bell Awards (2018): Nominated for Best Supporting Actress for The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion (2018).
• KBS Drama Awards (2020): Nominated for Best Actress in a One-Act, Special, Short Drama for The Reason Why I Can’t Tell You (2020).
• KBS Drama Awards (2021): Nominated for Top Excellence Award, Actress for Youth of May (2021).
• Buil Film Awards (2023): Nominated for Best New Actress for Smugglers (2023).
• Grand Bell Awards (2023): Nominated for Smugglers (2023).
• Baeksang Arts Awards (2024): Nominated for Best New Actress, Film for Smugglers (2023).
• Baeksang Arts Awards (2025): Nominated for Best Actress, Television for The Frog (2024).

Other recognitions

• Cine 21 (2020): Ranked 5th in New Actress to watch out for in 2021.
• Vogue Korea (2021): Listed in Top 4 Notable Actress of 2021.
• Cine 21 (2021): Ranked 6th in New Actress to watch out for in 2022.
• Joy News 24 (2023): Ranked 1st as Rising Star Film Actor of the Year.
• Cine 21 (2023): Ranked 3rd in Actress to watch out for in 2024.
• Forbes Korea (2025): Ranked 25th in Korea Power Celebrity.

Go Min-si Controversies

Go Min-si has been linked to a few public controversies over the years, mainly related to her past and online accusations.

Go Min-si Net Worth 

Go Min-si’s net worth has not been officially declared by her or her team. Because of this, most figures online are estimates.

Her net worth is estimated at around $1 million to $3 million (approximately ₹8 crore to ₹26 crore). Her main income comes from films, Netflix dramas, brand endorsements, and modelling assignments.

She has also been featured in Forbes Korea’s Power Celebrity list at the 25th rank in 2025, which shows her growing earning power and influence in the industry.

Net Worth in Dollars (Approx.)	$1 to $3 million (₹8 to ₹26 crore)
Salary (Approx.)	Yet to be updated

Go Min-si Height, Weight and Physical Stats

Height	In centimetres: 165 cm In meters: 1.65 m In feet & inches: 5 feet 5 inches
Weight	In kg: 55 kg In lbs: 121 lbs
Body Measurements	32-25-32 inches
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Dark Brown

Go Min-si Social media 

Instagram

@gominsi

Interesting Facts about Go Min-si

• Before becoming a successful actress, Go Min-si worked as a wedding planner for around two years after high school, before quitting to follow her acting dream.
• She has revealed in interviews that she went through more than 1,000 auditions and faced constant rejection before getting her first major break in acting.
• For her role as Lee Eun-yu in Sweet Home, she reportedly lost around 28 pounds and trained in ballet for seven months to prepare for the character.
• In March 2025, she donated ₩50 million to the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association to help victims of the wildfires in the Ulsan and Gyeongsang regions.
• In May 2025, she donated ₩100 million through the NGO Ji Foundation to support children in foster care and aging-out youth in South Korea.
• She is also a member of the Hope Bridge Honors Club, which is reserved for major individual donors, and she has been quietly involved in charity since her 2019 donation for the Gangwon wildfires.
• In 2025, Go Min-si was named the brand ambassador for the luxury fashion house Loewe, becoming one of the few Korean actresses to represent the global brand.

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