Ahn Young-mi (Korean: 안영미; Hanja: 安英美, born November 5, 1983), is a South Korean comedian. She made her debut in KBS' Gag Concert 19th class in 2004 and is best known for her provocative wit. In 2018, she joined the comedy-girl group Celeb Five. Young-mi is also known as the first female MC of the South Korean talk show, Radio Star since 2019.
Ahn Young-mi | |
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Born | |
Nationality | South Korean |
Years active | 2004–present |
Agents |
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Spouse | Unknown (m. 2020)[3][note 1] |
Children | 1 |
Comedy career | |
Medium | Stand-up, television |
Years active | 2004–present |
Genres | |
Musical career | |
Genres | |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 2018–present |
Member of | Celeb Five |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 안영미 |
Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | An Yeong-mi |
McCune–Reischauer | An Yŏng-mi |
Personal life
editIn January 2023, Ahn's agency confirmed that she was pregnant with her first child and was due in July 2023.[6] Ahn gave birth to a son on July 4, 2023.[7]
Philanthropy
editOn August 17, 2022, Ahn made an anonymous donation to help those affected by the 2022 South Korean floods through the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association.[8]
Filmography
editTelevision series
editYear | Title | Role | Notes |
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2012 | Reply 1997 | Sechs Kies fanclub president | Ep. 10 guest role |
2013 | I Can Hear Your Voice | Shop customer | Ep. 16 guest role |
2014 | Be Arrogant | Dongdaemun merchant | guest role |
2015 | Kill Me, Heal Me | Fortunteller | Ep. 13 guest role |
2015 | Eating Existence | Yoo Yang | |
2018 | I Picked Up a Star on the Road | Joon Hyuk's Fan | Ep. 14 guest role |
2018 | Tale of Fairy | Jo Bong-dae | |
2021 | Yumi's Cells | Naughty cell | voice |
Television show
edit- Radio Star (2019–2023)
- Gamsung Camping (2020)
- Sister Shoots (2021)[9]
- Chart Sisters (2022; Host with Celeb Five Member)[10]
- Filthy Village (2022) - Host[11]
- The Return of Superman (2024–present) - Host (along with Actress Choi Ji-woo)
Web shows
editYear | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2022 | Celeb Five : Behind the Curtain | Cast Member | with Celeb Five Member | [12] |
Awards and nominations
editYear | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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2016 | tvN10 Awards | Best Comedienne | Comedy Big League | Won | |
2018 | 18th MBC Entertainment Awards | Rookie of the Year – Radio (with Choi Wook) | Ahn Young-mi, Choi Wook's Eheradio | Won | [13] |
2019 | 19th MBC Entertainment Awards | Excellence Award in Music/Talk Category (Female) | Radio Star | Won | [14] |
2020 | 56th Baeksang Arts Awards | Best Female Variety Performer | Radio Star | Nominated | |
20th MBC Entertainment Awards | Popularity Award | Radio Star | Won | ||
2021 | 21st MBC Entertainment Awards | Excellence Award (Radio Category) | Muzie and Ahn Youngmi's Two O'Clock Date Radio | Won | |
2022 | 2022 MBC Entertainment Awards | Top Excellence Award, Variety Category - Female | Radio Star | Won | [15] |
State honors
editCountry | Year | Honor | Ref. |
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South Korea[note 2] | 2021 | Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Commendation | [19] |
Notes
edit- ^ Young-mi and her non-showbiz husband (sometimes called 깍쟁이 왕자님 [kkakjaengi wangja-nim] or "miser prince" by Young-mi in referring to him in shows), registered their marriage on the 28th of February 2020 at Yongsan District.[4] However, due to the circumstances brought by the pandemic, the two are yet to hold a wedding ceremony. Young-mi met her husband during Sunny's MBC FM4U radio show, Sunny's FM Date, back in 2015.[5]
- ^ Honors are given at the Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards, arranged by the Korea Creative Content Agency and hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.[16][17] They are awarded to those who have contributed to the arts and South Korea's pop culture.[18]
References
edit- ^ Kang, Kyung-yoon (1 July 2020). "안영미, YG 떠나서 송은이 품으로…셀럽파이브 다 뭉쳤다". SBS NEWS (in Korean). Seoul Broadcasting System. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
- ^ Moon, Ji-yeon (1 July 2020). "안영미, 송은이 품으로..미디어랩 시소와 전속계약". Sports Chosun (in Korean). Chosun Media. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
- ^ Kim, Tae-young (4 July 2020). "개그우먼 안영미, 결혼 발표 "2월에 이미 혼인신고..남편과 4개월째 생이별 중". News Inside (in Korean). [News Inside]. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
- ^ Kim, Tae-young (4 July 2020). "개그우먼 안영미, 결혼 발표 "2월에 이미 혼인신고..남편과 4개월째 생이별 중". News Inside (in Korean). [News Inside]. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
- ^ Kim, Ha-yeon (25 May 2018). "'해피투게더3' 안영미, 남자친구는 써니 라디오에 사연 보내던 청취자…'관심 UP'". TopStarNews (in Korean). Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ^ Ahn So-yoon (January 5, 2023). "[종합] "♥깍쟁이 왕자님 고마워"…안영미, 최우수상 수상→결혼 3년 만에 임신 '겹경사" [[Comprehensive] "Thank you ♥ Prince of Mischief"... Ahn Young-mi, Grand Prize → Pregnancy after 3 years of marriage 'double celebration] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Retrieved January 5, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee Da-won (July 6, 2023). "[단독] 안영미, 엄마 됐다…건강하게 출산" [[Exclusive] Ahn Young-mi, became a mother... give birth healthy] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved July 6, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Ahn Tae-hyun (August 17, 2022). "안영미, 호우 피해 극복 위해 기부금 전달…성금 규모는 비공개" [Ahn Young-mi, donated donations to overcome heavy rain damage... The amount of the donation is not disclosed.] (in Korean). News1. Retrieved August 17, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee Jeong-hyeon (June 17, 2021). "손담비·소이현·안영미·곽정은, '언니가 쏜다!' MC". Naver (in Korean). Yonhap News Agency. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
- ^ Kim Hye-jeong (March 6, 2022). "송은이→김신영 셀럽파이브, 31일 '차트 시스터즈' MC 도전" [Song Eun-i → Kim Shin-young Celeb Five, 'Chart Sisters' MC challenge on the 31st] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved March 6, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Yoon Hyo-jeong (November 15, 2022). "데프콘 '나는솔로' PD 새 예능 '효자촌' MC 확정…안영미·양치승 함께" [Defcon's 'I'm Solo' PD Confirmed MC for New Variety 'Hyoja Village'... With Ahn Young-mi and Yang Chi-seung]. News1 (in Korean). Retrieved November 15, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Choi Yu-na (March 10, 2022). "송은이→김신영 뭉친 '셀럽은 회의중', 4월 1일 공개 확정" [Song Eun-i → Kim Shin-young's 'Celebrity Meeting' confirmed to be released on April 1st] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Retrieved March 10, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ "박나래, 첫 대상에 눈물 "받고 싶었다"…'나혼자산다' 8관왕 [MBC 연예대상](종합)". Nate News (in Korean). Retrieved 2019-12-30.
- ^ "박나래, 첫 대상에 눈물 "받고 싶었다"…'나혼자산다' 8관왕 [MBC 연예대상](종합)". Nate News (in Korean). Retrieved 2019-12-30.
- ^ Cha Sang-yeop (December 30, 2022). "MBC연예대상' 전현무 대상… '나혼산' 올해의 예능프로그램(종합)" ['MBC Entertainment Awards' Jeon Hyun-moo Grand Prize... 'Nahonsan' Entertainment Program of the Year (Comprehensive)] (in Korean). Money S. Retrieved December 30, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Hicap, Jonathan (October 18, 2018). "BTS, Red Velvet win at Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on October 18, 2018. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
- ^ Yeo, Yer-im (October 25, 2018). "BTS gets award upon their return home". Yonhap News Agency. Archived from the original on November 7, 2018. Retrieved June 18, 2021 – via Korea JoongAng Daily.
- ^ Lee, Sang-won (October 25, 2016). "Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards announces winners". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on September 29, 2018. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
- ^ Jo Eun-mi (October 28, 2021). "'2021년 대한민국 대중문화예술상' 오늘(28일) 개최..윤여정, 금관문화훈장 수훈" ['2021 Republic of Korea Popular Culture and Arts Award' held today (28th)..Yeojeong Yoon, awarded with the Order of Cultural Merit] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Retrieved October 28, 2021 – via Naver.