''Mina'' () is a South Korean

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that aired on

KBS2 The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) () is the national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in February 1927, it is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters. KBS operates seven radio networks, ten television channels, a ...

in 2001.

Plot

Park Mina, a highly popular singer who's won the hearts of many fans, gets into a car accident when her car swerves to avoid an oncoming vehicle. The car, which fell into a ditch, explodes and causes Mina to suffer second, third and fourth-degree

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s on her body. Mina's manager Kang Joon-seo happens to find Kim Soo-ryun, who looks almost exactly like Mina. Joon-seo initially asks Soo-ryun to take Mina's place for a short period of time until the real singer recovers. Soo-ryun agrees to the proposal because she badly needs money for her mother's surgical fees and her brother's tuition. After undergoing rigorous training from Joon-seo, Soo-ryun emerges as a near-perfect replica of Mina. However, Soo-ryun falls in love with Mina's boyfriend Jung Tae-hoon, and becomes enamored with fame and fortune. Meanwhile, the real Mina returns, but the plastic surgeons were unable to restore her original appearance. Joon-seo, thinking that fans would not accept her new face, refuses to allow Mina to continue her singing career. Mina goes on television to reveal her true identity, and as Tae-hoon begins to investigate, Soo-ryun and Joon-seo feel threatened. Mina later learns that Soo-ryun is her

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sister, and they had been abandoned at a Catholic orphanage after birth. Soo-ryun asks Tae-hoon to forgive her, but he rejects her when he realizes that Joon-seo and Soo-ryun conspired to prevent the real Mina from coming back. Depressed, Soo-ryun attempts to commit suicide. But Joon-seo stops her in time and tells her to prepare her final performance as Mina.

Cast

Chae Jung-an Chae Jung-an (born Jang Jung-an on October 21, 1977) is a South Korean actress and singer. Philanthropy On March 11, 2022, Chae made a donation. millions to the Hope Bridge Disaster Relief Association to help the victims of the massive wildfi ...

as Kim Soo-ryun/Park Mi-na * Kim Sa-rang as Park Mi-na (after surgery) *

Kim Seung-soo Kim Seung-Soo (born July 25, 1971) is a South Korean actor. Filmography Television series * '' Hur Jun'' (1999) * ''Bad Boys'' (2000) * ''Rookie'' (2000) * ''Cool'' (2001) * '' Mina'' (2001) * ''Fox and Cotton Candy'' (2001) * ''Remember' ...

as Jung Tae-hoon *

Ahn Jae-mo Ahn Jae-mo (born September 20, 1979) is a South Korean actor and singer. Ahn is best known for playing gangster-turned-politician Kim Du-han in ''Rustic Period'' (2002). He has appeared in other period dramas such as ''Tears of the Dragon'' ...

as Kang Joon-seo *

Shin Ae Shin Ae (Hangul: 신애, born March 13, 1982) is a South Korean actress and model. Career Although debuting as an actress on SBS drama series ''Medical Center'' in 2000, as well as being a model for major endorsement companies such as LG Cyon ...

as Ha Yoon-soo * Kim Min-ho as Park Hyuk * Kang Yi-seul as Yeo Jin-hoo *

Han Jin-hee Han Jin-hee (born March 14, 1949) is a South Korean actor. He made his acting debut in 1969 and has remained active in television and film. In 1990 he served as president of the TV Broadcasting Actors Association. Filmography Film *''My Littl ...

as Geum-bok *

Han Hye-sook Han Hye-sook (born August 20, 1951) is a South Korean actress. Han won the Grand Prize in the controversial but highly rated television drama ''Dear Heaven'' at the SBS Drama Awards The SBS Drama Awards (), also known as SBS Awards Festival, ...

as Choon-ja * Yoon Ji-heon * Choi Sang-hak as Soo-young *

Baek Il-seob Baek Il-seob (; born June 10, 1944) is a South Korean film and television actor. In recent years he appeared in the family dramas ''Mom's Dead Upset'', ''My Too Perfect Sons'' and '' Ojakgyo Brothers''. In 2007 Baek landed in the news after he m ...

* Kim Min-jung * Oh Ji-hye * Lee Chang-hoon as Director Kang * Cha Joo-ok *

Kim Mu-saeng Kim Mu-saeng (16 March 1943 – 16 April 2005) was a South Korean actor. Early life and education Kim was born in the town of Daesan, Seosan in March 1943. He studied at Dongguk University in Seoul, beginning his career as a voice actor for Ton ...

* Hong Choong-min

References

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External links

''Mina''
at KBS Drama Archive Korean Broadcasting System television dramas 2001 South Korean television series debuts 2001 South Korean television series endings South Korean romance television series