Go Min-si

Go Min-si (; born February 15, 1995) is a South Korean actress, model, and director managed by Mystic Story Entertainment. She is known for her prominent roles in television series such as Love Alarm (2019–2021), Sweet Home (2020–2023), Youth of May, as well as the films The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion (2018) and Smugglers (2023).

Career Go Min-si made her directorial debut in the 2016 film Parallel Novel in which she co-starred and for which she won the Grand Prize during the Three Minutes Film Festival. The same year, she gained popularity after appearing in the third season of the web series 72 Seconds. She also appeared in the music video of "Sign" by Thunder.

In 2017, Go was cast in the web series Absolutely Perfect Man. She also made her television debut in the historical drama My Sassy Girl, before appearing in the youth drama Hello, My Twenties! 2 and in the fantasy drama Meloholic.

In 2018, Go made a cameo appearance in the comedy television series Welcome to Waikiki and in the drama Live. She also joined the cast of Forgotten Season, which is the second series of KBS Drama Special'''s ninth season, and the mystery thriller series The Smile Has Left Your Eyes. She appeared in the film Cheese in the Trap, which is an adaptation of the series of the same name, and in The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion. For the latter, she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 55th Grand Bell Awards and she won the Popular Star Award at the 7th Korea Best Star Awards.

In 2019, Go took on the role of Hwaja, the protagonist's sister, in the Korean-Japanese period action film The Battle: Roar to Victory. She accepted a supporting role in the Netflix series Love Alarm in which she portrayed the lead character's cousin. Go also appeared in the thriller television series Secret Boutique for which she won Best New Actress at the 2019 SBS Drama Awards.

In 2020, Go appeared in the KBS Drama Special The Reason Why I Can't Tell You, in the drama film Set Play and in the Netflix series Sweet Home, adapted from the webtoon of the same name.

In 2021, Go starred in KBS2's Youth of May, a drama set in 1980 during the Gwangju Uprising. The same year, she appeared in the mystery action series Jirisan, reuniting her with director Lee Eung-bok after Sweet Home. In 2023, Go starred in the film Smugglers.

In 2022, Go starred in the web series Reincarnation Romance, a short web series advertising about motion sickness pills. This is her third reunion with Lee Do-hyun.

In 2024, she also starred in the Netflix series The Frog''. For her portrayal of Yoo Seong-ah in the drama, she was nominated for Best Actress – Television at 61st Baeksang Arts Awards in the following year.

Philanthropy In March 2025, Go contributed ₩50 million to the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association to aid recovery efforts following wildfires in the Ulsan and Gyeongsang regions. As a member of the Hope Bridge Honors Club, which consists of significant individual donors, she has been actively promoting positive initiatives since her previous donation related to the Gangwon wildfires in 2019. On May 18, Go donated ₩100 million to support children and aging out youth through the NGO Ji Foundation. Of this, ₩50 million was allocated specifically for programs assisting aging out youth. The Ji Foundation intends to utilize the funds for providing meals, livelihood support, education costs, and cultural experiences for children in foster care, as well as to offer assistance in various necessary areas. Additionally, support for aging out youth will include funds for living expenses, food, education, and housing, aimed at helping them establish a foundation for independent living.

Filmography Film + Year Title Role Notes 2016 Parallel Novel Woman Also director 2023 Smugglers Go Ok-bun 2025 The World of Love Han Mi-do

Television series Year Title Role Notes 2017 My Sassy Girl Seon-kyeong 2021 Youth of May Kim Myung-hee 2025 Tastefully Yours Mo Yeon-joo

Web series Year Title Role Notes 2016 72 Seconds 3 Remember Cameo (Ep. 2)

Television shows Year Title Role Notes 2022 Find Me Narrator Gwangju Uprising Documentary 2024 Jinny's Kitchen Cast member and intern Prime Video exclusive series; season 2; credited as Ko Min-si

Music video appearances + Year Song title Artist(s) 2016 "Sign" Thunder (feat. Goo Hara)

Accolades Awards and nominations + Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Asian Academy Creative Awards 2021Best Actress in Supporting Role (National Winners – Korea) Sweet Home Asia Contents Awards Newcomer Actress Baeksang Arts Awards 2024 Best New Actress – Film Smugglers 2025 Best Actress – Television The Frog Blue Dragon Film Awards 2023 Best New Actress Smugglers Buil Film Awards2023 Best Supporting Actress Best New Actress Busan Film Critics Awards2023 Best Actress Busan International Film Festival with Marie Claire Asia Star Awards 2023 Face of Asia Award Chunsa Film Art Awards 2023 Best New Actress Grand Bell Awards 2018 Best Supporting Actress The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion KBS Drama Awards 2020 Best Actress in a One-Act/Special/Short Drama Drama Special – The Reason Why I Can't Tell You 2021 Top Excellence Award, Actress Youth of May Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Best Couple Award Go Min-si with Lee Do-hyunYouth of May Kino Lights Awards 2021 Actress of the Year (Domestic) Love Alarm 2, Youth of May and Jirisan Korea Best Star Awards 2018 Popular Star Award The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion SBS Drama Awards 2019 Best New Actress Secret Boutique They are awarded to those who have contributed to the arts and South Korea's pop culture. 2024 Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Commendation Newsis K-Expo Cultural Awards 2024 Seoul Mayor's Award

Listicles + Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement Publisher Year Listicle Placement Cine 21 2020 New Actress to watch out for in 2021 5th 2021 New Actress to watch out for in 2022 6th 2023 Actress to watch out for in 2024 3rd 2024"Korean Film NEXT 50" – Actors Placed Forbes 2025 Korea Power Celebrity 25th 2023 Rising Star Film Actor of the Year 1st Vogue Korea 2021 Notable Actress of 2021 Top 4